What special assistance is available to students who experience academic difficulty and who seek help?
A. The first source of assistance is (and should be) the professor in the course concerned. One of the special advantages of a small teaching-oriented undergraduate college is the availability of the faculty to students seeking help after class. It is the student’s responsibility, however, to approach the faculty member, not the other way around. In addition, the Higgins Academic Center (HAC) provides academic support for all students. Peer tutoring is free to all students and is available in most subjects. It can be received on a drop-in or appointment basis. Mentoring is also free to all students and is available upon request, through referral, and through the Dean’s Probation program (for freshmen). Mentors work with individual clients and also offer group presentations on topics including time management, goal setting, study strategies, writing skills, and test preparation. The HAC also provides assistance to students with disabilities. In compliance with Federal law, the College i
