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Director, Student Support Services Monica Tyler is the Director of Student Support Services. Each year Monica identifies and selects 160 students, who meet eligibility criteria, to the SSS Program. As Director, Monica meets individually with each newly admitted participant to develop an Individual Support Plan. The support plan is designed to improve the participant's basic academic skills, technology skills, critical writing skills, study skills, and math skills resulting in retention of concepts, and the ability to transfer learning from one course to another. The support plans are monitored and re-assessed as needed. Monica oversees the SSS Program, assuring that students receive the help necessary to continue their education at Aquinas, graduate, and secure admission into graduate or professional programs. Location: Monica is available in room 309 in the tower above the third floor of the Academic Building. Days and Hours: Monday and Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Phone: (616) 632-2163 Email: tylermon@aquinas.edu |
Administrative Assistant June Stevenson is the Administrative Assistant for Student Support Services. She refers students to appropriate specialists, arranges appointments for students to work with a specialist, and routes incoming calls. In addition to managing the secretarial responsibilities, June assists Monica Tyler, Director of Student Support Services, with the SSS program and mentors new students in the program. Location: June is available in the Student Support Services office, room 320, on the third floor of the Academic Building. Days and Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Phone: (616) 632-2165 Email: stevejun@aquinas.edu |
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Mathematics Skills Specialist Kathy Gromilovitz is the Mathematics Skills Specialist for Student Support Services. She works with students both individually and in small groups, assisting them in sharpening their analytical and critical thinking skills in courses ranging from basic to advanced mathematics, statistics, science courses, and preparation for various standardized tests. Location: Kathy is available in the Student Support Services office, room 309, on the third floor of the Academic Building. Days and Hours: Monday, 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Phone: (616) 632-2169 Email: gromikat@aquinas.edu |
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| Reading/Study Skills/ESL Specialist
Jill Straub is the Reading and Study Skills/ESL Specialist for Student Support Services. She coaches students in building effective study skills to enhance their academic performance. As a personal consultant, she trains students in various reading and study skills including:
Jill also works with students who speak English as a second language, assisting them in strengthening their reading comprehension and applying their English skills to their writing. In addition, she serves as their academic mentor. Location: Jill is available in the Student Support Services office, room 320, on the third floor of the Academic Building. Days and Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone: (616) 632-2170 Email: straujil@aquinas.edu |
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Writing Skills Specialist Beth Shelley works with students, individually, guiding them through the writing process to create well-organized, meaningful, and edited papers. Depending upon the depth and focus of the paper, it may take two or more sessions to polish the work. Students are encouraged to bring a rough draft to the meeting, but times do occur when "writer's block" takes over and assistance is needed to draft ideas for a paper. Location: Beth is available in the Student Support Services office, room 320, on the third floor of the Academic Building. Days and Hours: Monday, 8:30 a.m to 2:00 p.m.; Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone: (616) 632-2167 Email: ejs001@aquinas.edu |
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Personal and Career Counselor Mary Shuman is the Personal and Career Counselor for Student Support Services. She meets with students, individually, to develop effective coping strategies for their personal problems such as depression, relationships, stress, and other potential difficulties that arise. Not only does she assist students with their personal problems, but she also aids students in their career exploration. Location: Mary is available in the Student Support Services office, room 309, on the third floor of the Academic Building. Days and Hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Phone: (616) 632-2164 Email: shumamar@aquinas.edu |
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