RIT Resources for New Faculty
STUDENT LEARNING SUPPORT AND ASSESSMENT
The following programs are part of this group: Academic Support Center (ASC), College Restoration Program (CRP), Disability Services Office (DSO), Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), First Year Enrichment (FYE), and TRiO Student Support Services.
See the individual listings below for more information.
| Contact Person: | Dr. Nicole Boulais, Assistant VP for Learning Support and Assessment |
| Telephone: | (585) 475-4895 |
| Location: | SAU-2114Campus Map |
| Email: | nabcst@rit.edu |
| Website: | http://www.rit.edu/slsa |
ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER (ASC)
The Academic Support Center offers academic assistance for RIT students, faculty, and staff. Drop-in services, workshops, classes, and one-on-one instruction and assessment are provided in reading, writing, mathematics and study skills.
| Contact Person: | Phillippa Powers, Senior Director |
| Telephone: | (585) 475-2487 (585) 475-6682 (V/TTY) |
| Fax: | (585) 475-5832 |
| Location: | Monroe Hall-2905Campus Map |
| Email: | pxperp@rit.edu |
| Website: | http://www.rit.edu/asc |
Academic Intervention and Mentoring Program (AIM)
Academic Intervention and Mentoring Program (AIM) is a comprehensive academic support program focused on first year students and historically difficult courses via Supplemental Instruction (SI), Learning Assistance, and services in the Sol Heumann Study Center.
| Contact Person: | Paula French, Wendy Gilmore, Student Support Specialists |
| Telephone: | (585) 475-4496 (Paula) (585) 475-5132 (Wendy) |
| Location: | Monroe Hall-2905Campus Map |
| Email: | aim@rit.edu |
| Website: | http://www.rit.edu/aim |
Mathematics:
Direct support for RIT math courses, general skill instruction, and diagnostic testing. In the Math Lab, free drop-in tutoring by ASC faculty and trained tutors is available for most math and physics courses taught on campus.
| Contact Person: | Bruce Pennington, Justyna Oldziej |
| Telephone: | (585) 475-6940 (Bruce) (585) 475-6944 (Justyna) |
| Location: | Monroe Hall-2905Campus Map |
| Email: | bhpldc@rit.edu |
Reading:
Individualized student assessment and instruction in college reading.
| Contact Person: | Enid Stevenson |
| Telephone: | (585) 475-7312 |
| Location: | Monroe Hall–2905Campus Map |
| Email: | essldc@rit.edu |
Academic Success:
Instruction in sound study strategies which promote academic success. Academic Success workshop topics include time management, listening/notetaking, textmarking, test preparation, and memory improvement.
| Contact Person: | Daniel Brown |
| Telephone: | (585) 475-5167 |
| Location: | Monroe Hall–2905Campus Map |
| Email: | daniele.brown@rit.edu |
Structured Monitoring Program:
Regular check-ins with a professional staff member where students gain insight into their unique learning styles and self-advocacy. Structured Monitoring is a fee-based service.
| Contact Person: | Sara Bayerl |
| Telephone: | (585) 475-6774 |
| Location: | Monroe Hall–2905Campus Map |
| Email: | sebrla@rit.edu |
Discovery & Pathways Courses for First Year Students
Discovery & Pathways are required courses designed to enhance the personal, academic, and professional success of first-year students and to facilitate their academic and social integration into RIT. All first-year students entering RIT from high school are required to complete these courses during the first year.
The Discovery course is customized for each college at RIT, integrating the needs specific to students in each major into a classroom experience that incorporates a curriculum which includes time management, academic success strategies, goal-setting, RIT resources, and more. The Pathways course includes a focus on teamwork, project management, and presentation skills designed around key themes of leadership, service, or innovation. Individual coaching appointments are provided by each instructor to assist students with transitional issues, help students establish academic and personal development goals, encourage their involvement in campus activities, and foster connections with their academic program and college.
| Contact Person: | Daniel Hickey |
| Telephone: | (585) 475-4897 |
| Location: | Monroe Hall–2905Campus Map |
| Email: | ddhcst@rit.edu |
| Website: | http://www.rit.edu/firstyear |
COLLEGE RESTORATION PROGRAM (CRP)
The College Restoration Program (CRP) is an intensive one-quarter academic intervention program for students facing academic suspension.
| Contact Person: | Dawn Herman, Coordinator for CRP |
| Telephone: | (585) 475-7893 |
| Location: | SAU–2040 B Campus Map |
| Email: | dahldc@rit.edu |
HEOP (ARTHUR O. EVE HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM)
The Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) is a New York State and RIT funded program that qualifies students for additional academic and financial support according to strict State Education Department guidelines. Acceptance into the program occurs prior to entry to RIT. Services for all HEOP students include counseling, tutoring, and advocacy.
| Contact Person: | Belinda Bryce |
| Telephone: | (585) 475-7818 |
| Location: | Campus Center -2720Campus Map |
| Email: | bsbldc@rit.edu |
TRiO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded program which provides the necessary academic and personal support that will enable qualified students to realize their full potential and to complete their college career. TRiO supports first generation students, financially disadvantaged students, and a limited number of students with disabilities.
| Contact Person: | Bernadette Lynch |
| Telephone: | (585) 475-2833 |
| Location: | Campus Center -2720Campus Map |
| Email: | bdlldc@rit.edu |