Head of Academic Support
Nina G. Phillips
267-502-2518
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At Bryn Athyn College, we strive to help every student succeed in and out of the classroom. Since every student possess different academic skills, gifts, and abilities, we offer support to ensure that everyone can achieve their academic potential.
Bryn Athyn College's Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Program is designed to help students develop time-management and college-level study skills. All first-year students are encouraged and all students are welcome to take advantage of the ACE Program's Supported Self-Study and the benefits of our Math, Research, and Writing Centers.
Power Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 7–9 PM. Location: Brickman Center Great Hall
Supported Self-Study hours in the Brickman Center Great Hall provide space for all students to develop good study habits. During designated "Power Hours" ACE support persons are on hand to answer questions and help students in any way they can. Support staff can offer guidance on textbook navigation, brainstorm ideas for writing assignments, offer tips for how to avoid distractions while studying, and provide advice on streamlining and prioritizing assignments. All students are welcome to study in the Brickman Center with no requirement to check in with support staff, though staff will be on hand to answer questions as needed.
Power Hours: Monday & Thursday 7:30–9:30 PM. Location: Swedenborg Library
The Math Center is dedicated to helping students improve their math skills. Students can drop in for small group and individual instruction by our qualified staff. Whether you need assistance with homework for a math course, study support, or general practice in math, the Math Center staff is dedicated to helping all Bryn Athyn students gain a strong foundation of math skills.
Power Hours: Tuesday 4–5 PM, Thursday 7:30–8:30 PM, other times by appointment. Location: Swedenborg Library
The Research Center provides help for students in any class at any level who need assistance with research for papers, projects, presentations, and other assignments. The Research Center provides students with help using search engines (such as the library catalog, jstor, google, etc.) effectively, finding and evaluating resources, and how to use proper citation. Students are also welcome to come even if they do not have a specific project they are researching and are interested in learning how to navigate the library and use its resources.
Power Hours: Monday 3–4 PM, Tuesday, 4–5 PM, Wednesday 3–5 PM, other times by appointment. Location: Brickman Center Great Hall
The Writing Center offers editorial assistance for students in any stage of the writing process for assignments. Writing Center assistance is available for all students, from first-year through to advanced writers. The Writing Center offers assistance with idea organization, grammar and punctuation, and paper structure. Writing Center staff do not copy-edit or write papers; they work one-on-one with students to help the writer improve their writing skills.
Academic advising connects each student with a full-time faculty member who provides support in shaping and pursuing a course of study. Advisors assist with registration, course selection, and navigating college to achieve specific career choices and life goals. All students meet with their advisors regularly.
Peer tutoring is available for students in need of academic support. Through the program, students benefit from one-on-one coaching, while students who excel academically can get first-hand tutoring experience by helping their peers. Students can receive support in all general academic areas, with literacy skills, or in just adjusting to the demands of college life. Students in need of peer tutoring should the Head of Academic Support Services.