A Message from the Director
The Academic Support Center (ASC) is one of the offices within the Division of Academic Enrichment that provides quality academic services and programs that help you become an active and independent learner while pursuing your DSU degree. Our staff is actively engaged and committed to helping every student prepare, advance, and excel in their academic performance by offering the following:
- Credit-bearing Academic Enrichment Courses
- Tutorial Center and Drop-In Computer Lab
- Staying-On-Course Program
- Supplemental Instruction Program
- Drop-In Writing Studio
- Quantitative Reasoning Center
- Office of Disability Services
In addition, the ASC works with other offices within the Division to coordinate Summer Bridge programs to ensure a comprehensive first-year experience for freshmen. No matter where you are in the learning process, you can benefit from the variety of programs and services in the ASC. Visit the ASC, ask our staff questions, and let us help you realize your academic potential and success from freshmen year unto graduation!
Go Hornets!
Academic Support Center Staff
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Cindy Seto-Friel, Technical/Adjunct Coordinator
Main Office-Library Room 214
302.857.6385
cfriel@desu.edu
Courses include: Learning Strategies for Academic Success, Reading Lab, and University Seminar. For further information, click here.
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Jackye Fountain, Coordinator
Library Room 206, Office-Library 206A
302.857.6389
jfountain@desu.edu
Students may sign up for a personal tutor for courses across the curriculum. Tutors will schedule appointments in the library at the convenience of the student. For further information, click here.
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Roberta C. Durrington, Disabilities Services Coordinator
Office-Library Room 218
302.857.7304
rdurrington@desu.edu
Students with documented learning or physical disabilities may request reasonable accommodations to address their specific needs. Students, who are struggling with understanding coursework while demonstrating solid effort, may ask for a screening, consultation, and/or referral for an in-depth evaluation. Students with temporary disabilities may also apply for services. For further information, click here.
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Karen Robinson, Coordinator
Office-Library Room 213
302.857.7840
krobinso@desu.edu
Students on Academic Probation or Readmitted Suspension are required to participate in academic enrichment activities that promote their return to Academic Good Standing. For further information, click here.
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Kenneth Hunt, Coordinator
Office-Library Room 212A
302.857.6387
khunt@desu.edu
Supplemental Instruction (SI) offers weekly study sessions to students taking "historically” difficult courses. SI participants meet with their leader and classmates outside of class to discuss challenging concepts and develop study strategies. They develop a better understanding of course content and learn how to effectively test themselves. For further information, click here.
Jackye Fountain, Computer Specialist
Library Rooms 205 and 206, Office-Library Room 206A
302.857.6389
jfountain@desu.edu
Students are required to have a current pass code issued by the Academic Computing Office in order to gain access to computers. The Coordinator serves as a resource for technical assistance, information, and study sessions. For further information, click here.
Students may drop in for assistance with any Mathematics assignment. For further information, click here.
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Jean Gilroy, Coordinator
Library Room 205, Office-Library Room 207
302.857.7540
jgilroy@desu.edu
Students may drop in for assistance with any writing assignment across the curriculum. For further information, click here.
Use this online form to let us know a student’s progress to date in your class. By providing this information we will connect the student with the appropriate resources in efforts to assist in his or her specific needs for academic improvement and social well being.
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