Think you’re smart? So do we.
Discover your full academic potential by engaging with the Happe Family Academic Resource Center programs and services.
How We Can Help
Kellie Schmidt, the associate dean for student success, and her staff are dedicated to helping you reach your academic goals.
What we do for you:
We provide opportunities for you to expand upon your knowledge and understanding in a collaborative and supportive environment.
- If you need help in one of your classes, we can connect you with one of our popular support programs.
- If you want advice on the most efficient and effective study skills, we will share our knowledge and research.
- If you are off course academically, we will help you get back on track.
How to engage with us:
Stop by and visit us on the first floor of the Hamilton Library.
The Happe Family Academic Resource Center welcomes individual visits and appointments during which we can help you identify strategies to support your learning goals. To get study skills tips on demand, follow the link.
Our Resources
Learn more about the various services offered by the Happe Family Academic Resource Center in the Hamilton Library.
Math Study Center: Hamilton Library 106
We are a community and we’d like you to join us. We are faculty and student associates dedicated to helping you build your confidence and get the most out of your mathematics classes.
What we can do for you
If you are confused about your homework or assignments, we can offer clarification.
If you are seeking advice for effective test preparation, we can offer our experience and expertise.
If you are afraid of math, we can help calm your fears.
If you are interested in collaborating with your peers in a supportive environment, visit us in the Math Study Center.
How to engage with us
Visit us in HAM 106. No appointment is necessary; just walk right in. Prefer to communicate via e-mail? Message us at ARC@FranklinCollege.edu
Math Study Center FAQs
When is the Math Study Center open?
We make every effort to accommodate your schedule by offering afternoon and evening hours. Visit us from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Sunday – Thursday.
Is an appointment required?
There is no need for an appointment. Just walk right in!
What happens during a Math Study Center visit?
When you arrive to the MSC, the student or faculty proctor will ask you about your goals for the visit. Proctors are available to help as much or as little as you desire.
Should I wait until I am struggling to visit?
No! We encourage you to be an active member of our community at any time!
Welcome to the Write Place: Hamilton Library 108
Who we are
We are good writers. And so are you. We are faculty and student associates dedicated to helping you build your confidence and improve your written communication during any stage of the writing process.
What we can do for you
If you’re having trouble understanding one of your assignments, we can explain it.
If you’re not clear about the structure of a paper, we can help you get organized.
If poor grammar or mechanics cloud your ideas, we can help your writing become clear and concise.
If you’re new to proper citation, we’ll get you up to speed.
How to engage with us
Sign up for an appointment online by visiting GRIZLink. Or, if we’re available, just walk right in. Prefer to communicate via e-mail? Message us at wrpadmins@FranklinCollege.edu
Write Place FAQs
When is the Write Place open?
We make every effort to meet your scheduling needs by offering afternoon and evening appointments. Visit us from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sunday – Thursday.
Is an appointment required?
Although not required, an appointment is the best way to ensure you’ll have the best experience when visiting the Write place. To schedule an appointment, click here.
What happens during a Write Place consultation?
At the beginning of the session, the Write Place associate will ask you about your assignment and your goals for the appointment. You can expect to focus on two or three areas of concern during your visit. These areas might include grammar, mechanics, organization, structure, idea development, argument support, etc. To get the most out of your session, be sure to bring the writing prompt or assignment with you.
What doesn't happen during a Write Place consultation?
We don’t offer quick fixes. Instead, we focus on long-term improvement. We also don’t proofread entire papers. We leave that up to you. But we’re happy to help you polish your proofreading skills. Just ask!
Should I wait to come in until I have a finished draft?
No! We welcome you to visit the Write Place at any point in the writing process.
Supplemental Instruction
Franklin College Academic Mentoring Services
Franklin College classes are rigorous. We’ll help you rise to the challenge in our weekly structured study sessions.
Who we are
We are your peers. We know exactly what you’re going through. We’ve mastered the skills necessary to succeed in high-stakes courses and we’re ready to share our knowledge and insights with you.
What we can do for you
- If you are looking for a structured environment in which to review course material, visit our weekly review sessions.
- If you want to learn how to learn while learning what to learn, let us share our effective and efficient strategies.
- If you’re looking for assistance in tackling tough course content, let us help you break it down into understandable parts.
- If you are looking for an atmosphere where it’s OK to ask questions and make mistakes, visit our friendly and inviting sessions.
- If you want to do better in your courses, we’ll see you at SI.
Additional Services
Peer Tutoring
Students who feel that they could benefit from supplemental instruction in a course should first contact their professor for suggestions and help. If available, students in courses with an academic mentor should also attend review sessions with that mentor. If these options aren’t helpful or the student prefers a one-on-one tutoring session, he or she can sign up for peer tutoring.
Peer tutoring is free of charge to students, although tutors are paid by the school. Tutoring can be arranged for any subject and any course. To request a tutor, students can stop by the ARC Desk (first floor Hamilton Library).
Please request a tutor as soon as possible, as availability is limited. The ARC staff will make every effort to find a tutor for the subject requested.
Disability Services
Franklin College is committed to providing equal access to students with disabilities. Reasonable and appropriate accommodations will be provided to students with disabilities to ensure equal access to academic programs and other college-sponsored activities. It is the responsibility of the student to identify themselves to the Associate Dean for Student Success and formally request accommodations. To receive classroom accommodations, students should:
- Send a request for accommodations to the Associate Dean for Student Success.
- Participate in an initial meeting with the Associate Dean for Student Success to discuss reasonable accommodations. Please bring any available documentation to that meeting.
- Once an accommodations memo has been created, the memo will be submitted to faculty members.
Disability Services Accommodation Policies and Procedures (PDF)
Disability Services Appeal and Grievance Procedure (PDF)
For more specific information on the Americans with Disabilities Act, please see the ADA’s official Website. In addition, you can also read a helpful pamphlet entitled Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities on the U.S. Department of Education Web site.
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Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.