LibGuides: Success Center: For Faculty and Staff

Faculty Advising Development

Faculty advisors support student success by helping them identify, explore, and pursue their academic and professional goals.

For more information about faculty advising, please see the Faculty Advising page.

Testing Center

The Testing Center offers a quiet separate setting where students can complete assessments according to their individual needs. Together, the professor and student determine whether the Testing Center is a good fit for the student and set a time for the assessment. The professor then fills out the Testing Center Proctoring Form at least a week before the assessment is to take place to reserve their time slot. Both the student and the professor will be notified if the requested time is available or if a new time needs to be set up.

The Testing Center is located in the Learning Center in room 020 on the bottom floor of the Carlyle Campbell Library. Assessments can be schedules by appointment between 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday-Thursday, and between 8:00am and 2:00pm, Friday. If you have questions or concerns, we are available online during regular office hours via our WebChat or email us at learningcenter@meredith.edu with the subject line: Testing Center.

For additional information about the Testing Center, please see the Testing Center website.

Success Coaching

Success coaches offer students one-on-one mentoring to support their success as college students. With the help of a success coach, students can identify and overcome obstacles to their academic success, develop skills that will support their success long after graduation, and connect with resources and programs on campus.

Students can schedule an appointment with a success coach.

Tutoring

Learning Center tutors are trained to assist their peers with a variety of subjects, including math, chemistry, biology, world languages, and more. Our tutors can also assist students with writing and study skills across all content areas. Sessions typically last thirty minutes and can occur online or in-person in the Learning Center.

Embedded Tutoring

Embedded tutors collaborate with faculty to support students' learning in a particular course. If you are interested in embedding a tutor in your classes, you can find more information about embedded tutoring on the Learning Center Information for Faculty page.

Recommending a Tutor

Is there an outstanding student in your content area that you'd like to recommend as a future tutor? Members of faculty can recommend students by completing the faculty recommendation form. In order to become peer tutors at the Learning Center, potential tutors must also complete an application, an interview, and the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certified tutor training program, IDS-155: Tutor Training. Additional information about recommending tutors can be found on the Learning Center Information for Faculty page.

For more information about the Learning Center, please see About the Learning Center.

Across Campus Collaborations

The SSC partners with other offices and services across campus, including:

Meet Our Tutors

Emily Angel

Major: Biology

Subjects Tutored: Chemistry, Spanish, and Biology

Emily started working in the Learning Center in the Summer 2022 semester. She enjoys reading, pilates, video games, and cooking. She also loves animals and has two cats and a dog.

Nafissa Bia

Majors: Computer Science, Math

Subjects Tutored: French, Math, Computer Science

Nafissa began working in the Learning Center in the Summer 2022 semester. She enjoys going on long walks, learning about new cultures, and eating fried plantains.

Lexi is wearing a dark top with her brown hair worn half-up, and she is smiling in front of a line of brick steps.

Lexi Crank

Major: Psychology

Minors: Biology, Chemistry, Public Health

Subjects Tutored: General Psychology, General Chemistry, CHE-221, General Mathematics, General Biology, BIO-251, Research, Writing

Lexi started working in the Learning Center in the Spring of 2022. Outside of tutoring, she loves to read, practice guitar, explore new places, and spend time with loved ones.

Margaret Devitt

Majors:

Minors:

Subjects Tutored: English

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Kate Erb

Majors: Chemistry, Biology

Subjects Tutored: Writing, General Chemistry, MAT-191, CHE-221, CHE-241, PHY-211, PHY-241

Kate began working in the Learning Center in the Fall 2021 semester. She enjoys reading, traveling, baking, listening to music/audiobooks, and playing field hockey.

Jeannie Hinton

Majors: Statistics and Data Analysis

Subjects Tutored: Mathematics

Jeannie began tutoring in the Learning Center in the Spring of 2024. She has a passion for
finding the hidden story within data and how to use that story effectively. Outside of school, she
loves listening to music, playing pickleball, and going to the gym.

Hannah Ingham

Majors:

Minor:

Subjects tutored: General Mathematics, MAT-212, MAT-340, MAT-345.

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Aiman Jamadar

Majors: Biology, Chemistry

Minor: Psychology

Subjects Tutored: General Biology, BIO-251 Cell Biology, Organic Chemistry, PHY-212 General Physics

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Jordan Johnson

Majors: History, International Studies

Minor: English

Subjects Tutored: General History, HIS-214, HIS-215, Research

Jordan started working in the Learning Center the Spring of 2023. She enjoys reading literary fiction and non-fiction surrounding history, politics, and gender.

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Samantha King

Major: Interior Design

Minor: Studio Art

Subjects Tutored: Interior Design

Sam began working in the Learning Center in the Fall 2022 semester. When she's not working and studying, she loves to spend time with friends, family, and her dog.

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Wanjiru Mambo

Major: Computer Science

Minor: Data Science

Subjects Tutored: English

Wanjiru began working in the Learning Center in the fall 2021 semester. Outside class, she enjoys cooking, baking, and travelling. Since she came to the US in 2021, Wanjiru has visited 12 states and has taken an international trip to Italy through the Meredith 2023 spring break study abroad program.

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Georgia Meade

Major: Spanish (Professional Spanish Concentration), Sociology

Subjects Tutored: Spanish

Georgia began working in the Learning Center in the Spring 2023 semester. She enjoys baking, cooking, listening to music, hanging out with friends, learning new things, and immersing herself in the Spanish language.

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Yoselin Menjivar Lara

Major: Business Administration (Accounting Concentration)

Minor: Web Development

Subjects Tutored: ACC-220, ACC-221, Spanish

Yoselin began working at the Learning Center in the Fall '22 semester. She enjoys reading, sketching, long nature walks, and strength training.

Debbie Mong'are

Major: Computer Science

Subjects Tutored: Statistics, Computer Science, Chemistry

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Annalee Nelson

Major: Theatre with a K-12 Licensure

Subjects Tutored: Writing, Research, Study Skills

Annalee is a junior majoring in Theatre with K-12 teaching licensure. She has been working in the Learning Center since Fall 2022 and enjoys playing the ukulele, listening to Taylor Swift, and spending time with her four cats.

Ana Osipovi

Major(s): EE and Math

Subjects Tutored: Calculus 1 & 2, General Chemistry 1

Ana joined the Learning Center team during the Fall 2023 semester, bringing her passion for all things math, problem-solving, and technology to the table. These interests seamlessly blend with her double major in electrical engineering and mathematics. Ana's enthusiasm extends to exploring even the tiniest of concepts and forging connections between newfound knowledge and existing facts. She's on a mission to make learning not only educational but also exciting!

Marina Ostrowski

Major: Social Work, Psychology

Subjects Tutored: English, Spanish, Psychology, Social Work

Marina began working in the Learning Center in the Fall 2023 semester. She's hoping to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker one day, but outside of class, she enjoys playing soccer, watching hockey, writing stories, reading fantasy books, playing video games, and playing with her cat and dog.

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Atiqua Prithu

Majors: Business Administration, Economics

Minors: Finance, Marketing

Subjects Tutored: Microeconomics

Atiqua began working as a tutor in Spring 2023. Atiqua enjoys reading, going to the gym, and exploring new places around Raleigh.

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Kendall Putnam

Majors: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering

Subjects Tutored: Writing, Chemistry

Kendall began working in the Learning Center during the virtual days of Spring 2021. She enjoys painting and reading fantasy novels, as well as searching for the latest plants to add to her growing greenhouse.

Elise Rammalaere

Major: International Studies

Subjects Tutored: History, French, Political Science, and Writing

Elise began working in the Learning Center Fall of 2023. She's a junior and is majoring in International Studies on a Pre-Law track. She enjoys playing piano, lifting weights, and spending time outdoors by hiking.

Jakelin has long dark hair and is smiling in a pink cardigan and floral dress as she stands in the shade of a tree.

Jakelin Santos Reyes

Major: Biology

Minor: Chemical Physics

Subjects Tutored: MAT-181

Lizzy Sevilla Acosta

Major: Business Administration

Subject Tutored: Spanish

Lizzy Began working in the Learning Center in the Fall 2023 semester. She enjoys reading, hockey, and funny movies.

Tristan Smith

Major(s): Economics and Mathematics

Subjects Tutored: Economics, Italian, Calculus 1

Tristan began working in the learning center in the Spring 2023 semester. In their free time, they enjoy studying languages, listening to music, drawing, and knitting.

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Grace Stutz

Major: Chemistry & Biology

Minors: Mathematics

Subjects Tutored: General Chemistry, General Mathematics, MAT-212

Grace has been working with the Learning Center since spring 2023. In her freetime, they enjoy reading, writing, and spending time with their siblings.

Peyton Vanada

Major: Biology

Subjects Tutored: Chemistry, Calculus

Peyton Vanada began working for the Learning Center in the Spring of 2022. Peyton is a Biology majorwith minors in Mathematics and Chemistry. She plans of pursuing a career in Botany! In her free time, she loves to explore the coffee shops around Raleigh.

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Constance Wesley

Majors: English, Psychology

Subjects Tutored: Writing, Research, General Psychology

Constance began tutoring at the Learning Center in the Spring of 2022. She enjoys listening to music, solving puzzles, and storytelling.

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Laura Wood

Major: Spanish

Subjects Tutored: Spanish

Laura started working in the Learning Center in the Spring 2023 semester. She likes listening to 70s rock, getting boba, and having movie nights with friends.

Li Yan

Major(s): Psychology

Subjects Tutored: Chinese

Li began working in the Learning Center in the Fall 2023 semester. She enjoys reading, traveling, and exploring the local cuisine.

Handling Concerns

If you have any concerns or grievances regarding the Student Success Center, please see Handling Concerns.

Why should I refer a student to tutoring or success coaching?

Our Success Coaches assist students in multiple ways. A few referral examples include setting SMART goals, improving time management and study skills, increasing motivation, creating an accountability plan, and reviewing and updating an academic/graduation plan.

How do I refer a student to tutoring or success coaching?

Referrals can either be emailed directly to a student's assigned Success Coach or they can be submitted through Self Service. To submit a referral in Self Service, you will navigate to the Miscellaneous tab on the left-hand side of the main screen. A drop down menu will appear and you will select Notes, Referrals and Kudos. From there, you will select Enter Student Referral and then search for the student. Complete the referral card and submit.

How can a student make an appointment with a success coach or academic advisor?

Students can make an appointment with a success coach or academic advisor through the following link: Schedule an Appointment. Students should login using their Meredith College credentials and select "Schedule an Advising or Coaching Appointment." There will be options to narrow down session availability according to the reason for the visit and the preferred date and time. Students will receive an email confirming their appointment.

How can a student make an appointment with a peer tutor?

Students can make an appointment with a success coach or academic advisor through the following link: Schedule an Appointment. Students should login using their Meredith College credentials and select "Schedule a Learning Center Appointment with Peer Tutor." There will be options to narrow down available tutoring sessions according to the subject matter and preferred appointment date. Students are then able to select a specific appointment from the options available. Students will receive an email confirming their appointment.

How can I find out if tutoring is available for one of my classes?

You can take a look at our list of tutors to see if any of them cover your content area. If you don't see your subject under any of our tutoring offerings, or if you aren't sure whether your course falls under what our tutors currently cover, please reach out to the Learning Center at learningcenter@meredith.edu.

My content area is not currently covered by the Learning Center. How can I get tutoring added for my subject?

Our goal is to provide tutoring services for content areas where they are needed. If your content area isn't currently covered and you believe your students would benefit from receiving tutoring in this area, please contact us at learningcenter@meredith.edu to discuss adding a new subject to our offerings. One of our tutors may be qualified to tutor in the requested content area. If not, you may need to recommend a tutor for the position.

How do I recommend a tutor?

Faculty can recommend students as tutors for their content area by filling out the faculty recommendation form. The Learning Center hires new tutors twice a year, once in September and once in February. Once they receive a faculty recommendation, students complete the application and an interview with the director of the Learning Center. Students who have completed these steps can enroll in IDS-155: Tutor Training. For more information, please see the Information for Faculty page on the Learning Center Website.