The Academic Support Center (ASC) is a vital component of Medaille College's commitment to academic excellence and to the success of its students. We offer a wide range of services to assist the student in achieving his/her academic goals. The ASC provides an environment in which students can get extra help, study for a test, work on a class assignment, or enhance basic academic and study skills. Our staff works to promote an environment of academic excellence while fostering success for the individual student. Regardless of your curriculum, the Academic Support Center offers many services that may be of interest or assistance to you.

All registered Medaille students are welcome in the Academic Support Center, whether you're a recent high school graduate, an adult returning to college, a transfer student, or non-matriculated.

Schedule an Appointment

Students may come to the Academic Support Center to schedule a tutoring appointment or use our online system for scheduling appointments. Students are encouraged to use the online system, it is extremely user-friendly. Our new Accutrack system is convenient for making an appointment with a tutor, a TRiO counselor, the disability services coordinator or the academic achievement specialist. In the future, we will add the ability to schedule an appointment online.

Student Services

We offer peer and professional tutoring in a full range of subject areas in individual or group sessions. Our trained tutors will provide you with personal attention as you study for tests, write papers and work on research projects. Tutoring sessions are scheduled Monday through Saturday. To request a tutor through the Academic Skills Center, complete and return a request form to our office. If you would like to work as a tutor, fill out an application form and return it to us.

Computer Lab

The ASC is equipped with computers that can be used to type a paper, utilize online resources, or check e-mail. In addition, students can use specialized interactive software to enhance academic and organizational skills.

Resources

• Professional staff
• Audio/video library
• Learning strategy guides on topics such as study skills, time management, and reducing test anxiety.
• MLA, CBE, and APA guidelines
  • MLA information from Salisbury University
  • APA video tutorial from Harvard University
• Reference materials
  - Support materials in a range of disciplines
  - Standardized test prep materials: GRE, GMAT, LAST, ATSW
  - Textbooks not currently in use are available for students to take

Academic Support

Workshops are scheduled periodically throughout the year. Topics vary by semester. Workshops on PowerPoint can viewed individually; check in the ASC for available viewing.

Study groups for individual classes can be arranged by the ASC. Groups can meet independently for as many times during the semester as group members wish. ASC staff can assist with group activities and lend expertise.

Additional Academic Support Services

TRIO/Student Support Services (SSS)

Since 1980, our Student Support Services program has served an average of 200 students per year. TRIO/SSS is a federally-funded program to assist degree-seeking students who meet the project's eligibility criteria. This program operates out of the Academic Skills Center and works to establish close, personal relationships between students and staff.

Participants are eligible for tutoring, mentoring, graduate school visits, workshops and more. For an application or more information, stop into the ASC (Room H107) or call (716) 880-2214.

Disability Support

The ASC will provide appropriate accommodations and services upon referral from the Office of Disability Services. Any students with a disability are encouraged to contact Jeffrey Siefert at (716) 566-3088.