Academic Support Center

Department website: http://www.neiu.edu/asc

Kate Hahn, Ph.D., Executive Director

The Academic Support Center (ASC), formerly the Learning Success Center / Center for Academic Writing, provides free, peer-directed academic tutoring for NEIU students in the following areas: 

• Content, with a focus on General Education courses
• Math, with a focus on Developmental and 100-level courses
• Writing Intensive Program (WIP) courses
• Writing
• Learning Strategies

Academic support is provided to students who are seeking assistance with understanding course concepts and preparing assignments, along with developing an improved learning system for college which includes mindset, academic engagement, brain-based habits for college learning, and learning strategies for note taking, textbook reading, and test taking. The primary emphases are promoting active learning strategies, encouraging student engagement, and providing content support. 

Tutors are graduate and undergraduate students who are recommended by faculty and carefully selected on the basis of their own academic achievement and interpersonal communication skills. Tutors are trained, supervised, and supported in their role as tutors.

ASC provides all NEIU students an opportunity to learn with other students. Appointments are strongly encouraged, and students are welcome to drop in to discuss their individual academic support needs. The ASC is located on the fourth floor of the Ronald Williams Library and provides support to all NEIU students. More information is available by visiting the ASC webpage or by contacting ASC by phone at (773) 442-4568 or by email at asc@neiu.edu.