Information for Faculty
The Academic Commons is a one-stop location on the 2nd floor of Zahnow Library with free resources to help students enhance their academic success. All three tutoring centers -The Center for Academic Achievement, Math and Physics Learning Center, and the Writing Center are interested in collaborating with faculty. Current ways that we collaborate include hosting:
- Faculty Professional Tutors
- Faculty Office Hours
- Embedded Tutoring
- Exam Review Sessions
- Academic Content Workshops
- Soft Skills Workshops
- Podcasting
All tutoring centers are staffed by accomplished, trained peer and professional tutors. We are always seeking faculty recommendations for tutors. We are also interested in innovative ideas or partnerships that faculty may want to pursue.
Faculty interested in sharing information about the Academic Commons Tutoring Centers with students can use the blurbs below in their syllabi.
Center for Academic Achievement
Director: Elaine Hunyadi email: ethunyad@svsu.edu
The CAA provides in-person, walk-in and appointment tutoring for a wide variety of subjects focusing on 100 – 200 (and some 300) level courses including:
- Business (Acct, Econ, Finance)
- Science (A&P, Biology, Chemistry)
- Computer Science
- General Education/Social Science/Humanities
The CA also provides embedded tutoring for select courses and supports students with content tutoring, test-prep strategies, time management, reading, and study skills.
Math and Physics Learning Center
Director: Brad Yurgens email: bdyurgen@svsu.edu
The Math and Physics Resource Center provides:
- Tutoring in most 100- and 200-level Math and Physics courses
- Limited assistance with other quantitative courses
- Calculators and textbooks to check out through the library
- Light refreshments
The MPRC provides a variety of tutoring options, drop-in, small group and private appointments. MPRC strives to offer a welcoming atmosphere where students can work together to solve complex problems.
https://www.svsu.edu/mathphysicstutoring/
The Writing Center
Interim Director: Tamara Migan email: tmmigin@svsu.edu
The Writing Center provides
- A place to think and talk about writing with an experienced tutor.
- Help with any writing task, including brainstorming, organizing, revising, and documenting sources
- Handouts on MLA, APA, and CMS and other writing resources.
- Conversation about the ethical use and power of AI for research and writing
The Writing Center offers in-person, online, and asynchronous appointments. Our experienced tutors come from a variety of disciplines and can help with writing in any class on campus.
https://www.svsu.edu/writingcenter/
CONTACT US.
Center for Academic Achievement
Zahnow 240
tutor@svsu.edu
(989) 964-2221
Math & Physics Center
Second Floor, Zahnow Library
mathtutor@svsu.edu
(989) 964-4648
Writing Center
Zahnow 250
writingcenter@svsu.edu
(989) 964-6061