"The Hub of Academic Support"
We strive to maximize the your opportunities for success by providing one-on-one support through tutoring, academic advising, academic counseling, individual attention and positive reinforcement. The ARC also offers coordinated study groups for those who enjoy working with peer groups (check with PAL Coordinator for scheduling updates).
We provide a state-of-the-art computer lab (Hillsdale Lab) in the lobby are of the ARC. Here students may use the technology for research or completing course assignments. The ARC also has comfortable areas for both individual study or course work, as well as, large seating and table areas which may be used for group projects, study groups, or peer discussions.
The ARC supports the opportunity for experiential learning, E-Term, enhancing academic development through immersion in subject, travel, intensive research, working with experts and hands-on learning. Located in the lower level of the Stanley Library the Academic Resources Center is open to students 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
Make a selection below for additional information and details about the resources provided to assist with academic success:
Academic Programs
E-Term is a three week term which offers a variety of two, three and four credit hour courses for full-time students enrolled at Ferrum College. Courses offered during E-Term are from across the curriculum, including courses from the liberal arts core of required courses, to courses that meet speaking and writing intensive requirements, and courses that offer an experiential opportunity in one of our 32 majors and/or 33 minors.
E-Term courses offer students the opportunity to participate in:
- regional, national, and international travel
- resume building opportunities
- development of services projects
- other unique projects and experiences
Jump-start Your Academic Career ........ with FOCUS!
July 29th - August 10th, 2012
Join us in August for a two week, pre-college academic experience. FOCUS provides you the opportunity to complete two courses, earning three hours of college credit before the fall semester begins!
Ready to FOCUS on college success? At Ferrum College, we want you to be successful from the start. Ferrum offers you an opportunity receive a First Opportunity for College Undergraduate Success in our FOCUS program. This summer you can complete two courses and earn three credits toward graduation. In FER 105, Introduction to College Living and Learning (2 hr. credit) you will work with faculty members to concentrate on developing your skills in either college-level math or writing. Additionally, you will work with our reading enhancement faculty to develop the reading skills required to improve retention and critical thinking abilities. Completion of the second course in FOCUS, HHP 149, Wellness Concepts (1 hr. credit), satisfies the requirement for a physical activity course in Ferrum’s liberal arts core. You must enroll in both courses if you would like to participate in FOCUS. .
Academic Advising
The Registrar's office is located on the lower floor of John Wesley Hall, Room 11. This office is responsible for maintaining registration information, academic schedules, and student academic records.
Visit the Registrar's office for:
- resources to help you plan your academic career at Ferrum College
Other Academic Support Services
Located in the Lower Level of Stanley Library
Ferrum offers specific services for students with documented disabilities. Services offered are in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitative Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students may consult the Director of Academic Accessibility, Ms. Nancy Beach, about academic success strategies as well as appropriate accommodations. The Office of Academic Accessibility has a variety of options available for Ferrum College enrolled students with qualifying documentation. For example, some students choose to use the lab computers for taking test or completing in-class assignments, and equipment is accessible for scanning printed text to use with computer screen readers. While services are offered at no additional cost for students with appropriate documentation, the student must assume the responsibility for requesting assistance and accepting offered options.
The Office of Academic Accessibility is located in Room 110, (Lower Stanley Library), email address nbeach@ferrum.edu, phone number 540-365-4262.
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Parent Liaison
In cases where students may need to miss class for personal reasons (illness, family emergency, etc.), parents or family members of the Ferrum student may contact the Parent Liaison, Ms. Betsy Smith, by phone at (540) 365-4270 or e-mail at
bsmith@ferrum.edu. Ms. Smith will notify the student's professors and advisor, as well as, appropriate campus offices, of the student’s absence. The Parent Liaison can also help address any academic concerns or questions parents may have.
FALL 2012 PAL, ON-CALL TUTOR, FACULTY ARC HOURS, WRITING CENTER, AND MATHEMATICS CENTER SCHEDULE WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!
Peer Assisted Learning Sessions
pal Tutors
PAL tutors hold two 1-hour group study sessions per week for specific courses. PALs meet in the ARC. MTH PALs meet in the Math Center (Main Library).
You may also email the PAL for individual appointments. Please bring your text book, notes and a specific goal.
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Course
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PAL Tutor
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PAL Email
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Meeting Time (PM)
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ACC 201, 202
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Ashley Clements
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Aclements@ferrum.edu
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Sun & Wed, 7-8
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BIO 101 C,D
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Ben Onserio
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Bonserio@ferrum.edu
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Mon, 8-9
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BIO 101, General
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Kara Ward
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Kward@ferrum.edu
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Tues & Thurs, 6-7
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BIO 101 A,B
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Ryan Pollock
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Rpollock@ferrum.edu
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Tues & Thurs, 4-5
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CHM 101 A,B
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Rachel Taupier
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Rtaupier@ferrum.edu
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Tues & Wed, 4-5
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CHM 101 C
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Ben Onserio
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Bonserio@ferrum.edu
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Tues, 7-9
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CHM 104
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Ben Onserio
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Bonserio@ferrum.edu
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Wed, 7-8
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MTH 100, General
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Zhen Guo
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Zguo@ferrum.edu
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Wed, 6-7
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MTH 103, General
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Botao Wu
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Bwu@ferrum.edu
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Tues & Thurs, 7-9
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MTH 103 D,C
MTH 206
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Christopher Champagnie
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Cchampagnie@ferrum.edu
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Mon 5-7
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MTH 105 A
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Zhen Guo
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Zguo@ferrum.edu
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Tues, 8-9
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MTH 105 B,C
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Brittany Baker
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Bbaker@ferrum.edu
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Mon & Wed, 7-8
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MTH 111 A,D
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Chang Sun
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Csun@ferrum.edu
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Tues & Thurs, 7-8
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MTH 111 B,C
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Brian Wilson
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Bwilson@ferrum.edu
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Mon & Wed, 7-8
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PHI 101 A,B
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Nathaniel Bassett
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Nbassett@ferrum.edu
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Mon & Wed, 6-7
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PSY 201 O
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Carson Scott
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Clscott@ferrum.edu
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Mon & Tues, 8-9
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PSY 201 D
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Juliet Stephenson
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jrstephenson@ferrum.edu
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Mon & Wed 7-8
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RUS 102, 202
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Heather Bozarth
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Hbozarth@ferrum.edu
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Mon & Wed, 6-7
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SPA, General
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Sara Puckett
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Spuckett@ferrum.edu
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Tues & Wed, 5-6
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On-call tutors
On-call tutors are available by appointment to provide one-on-one tutoring in a subject. Appointments must be made a day in advance. Please contact the tutor via email to set up an individual study session.
Please bring your text book, notes and a specific goal. On-Call sessions must meet in the ARC
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Course
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On-Call Tutor
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On-Call Tutor Email
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ACC 201, 202
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John Puckett
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Jpuckett@ferrum.edu
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BIO 101, 102, 255
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Kara Ward
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Kward@ferrum.edu
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BIO 101, 102, 330
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Ben Onserio
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Bonserio@ferrum.edu
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BIO 101, 102
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Grant Waldrop
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Sgwaldrop@ferrum.edu
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BIO 255
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Andrew Presgraves
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Apresgraves@ferrum.edu
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BIO 303, 315, 330
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Megan Rutherford
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Mrutherford@ferrum.edu
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BIO 305
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Rachel Taupier
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Rtaupier@ferrum.edu
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BUS 330
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Zhen Guo
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Zguo@ferrum.edu
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CHM 103, CHM 105
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Annesha Basu
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Rabasu@ferrum.edu
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CHM 105
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Shawn Duff
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Sduff@ferrum.edu
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CJU 201
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Paige Redifer
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Predifer@ferrum.edu
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MTH 100
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Ashley Clements
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Aclements@ferrum.edu
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MTH 100, MTH 103
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David Bishop
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Dbishop@ferrum.edu
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MTH 107
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Leann Felty
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Lfelty@ferrum.edu
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PHI 101
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Julia Cornelius
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Jcornelius@ferrum.edu
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PSY 201
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Vinsetta Secret-McDaniel
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Vsecret-mcdaniel@ferrum.edu
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PSY 211
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Carson Scott
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Clscott@ferrum.edu
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HIS 101 A, 202, 206
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Nathaniel Bassett
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Nbassett@ferrum.edu
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HIS 101, 102, BUS, ECO
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Daisy Wilhelm
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Dwilhelm@ferrum.edu
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HIS 202 A,B,C
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Amerlia Pagans
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Apagans@ferrum.edu
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SPA 102, 202
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Leah Quinones
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Lquinones@ferrum.edu
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SPA, general
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Sara Puckett
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Spuckett@ferrum.edu
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SOC 202
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Michelle Johnson
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Mjohnson@ferrum.edu
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Links for on-line Academic Resources
Hippocampus.org
Refresh yourself on Algebra, Calculus, American Government, Biology, Statistics, Physics, Psychology, Religion, or US History!!!
http://www.hippocampus.org/
Study Guides and Strategies
A public service helping learners succeed since 1996. Website overview: Since 1996 the website has been researched, authored, maintained and supported by Joe Landsberger as an international, learner-centric, educational public service.
http://www.studygs.net/
Study Stack
Free online flashcards AND activities to facilitate your learning!!
http://www.studystack.com/
Khan Academy
Need help with biology, chemistry, physics, calculus, algebra, or a host of other topics? The creator of this website did not learn via traditional methods, thus he created this website to help students learn. He breaks a concept down to its constituent elements and then builds it back up for you, which really helps your brain grasp the concept. If you are ready to succeed, but are having trouble grasping concepts – give Khan Academy a try!!
Todd Finnerty.com
Free Audio MP3 relaxation exercises from Dr. Finnerty- Subscribe to the Podcast!
Take them in your Ipod/MP3 player, listen to them on your computer or burn them to CDs. They are posted for educational purposes only and no treatment relationship is implied. Dr. Finnerty accepts no liability for any problems resulting from the use of these recordings, and anyone with physical/muscular difficulties should consult their physician before using progressive muscle relaxation. Use of these audio recordings implies acceptance with these terms. http://tfinnerty.tripod.com/lessstress.html
Free online graphing calculator!
This website has an online graphing calculator to help you succeed in your math course. They also have rental calculators available.
http://rentcalculators.org/stheli.html#
Relaxation exercises
to help suppress your sympathetic nervous system. Tell those stress chemicals to TAKE A HIKE!!
http://www.hws.edu/studentlife/counseling_relax.aspx
All ARC resources are focused on and designed to meet the Ferrum College mission:
"... to educate students in the disciplines of higher learning and to help them be thoughtful and perceptive, to be articulate and professionally capable, and to be caring and concerned citizens of their community, nation, and world. We therefore commit ourselves to developing the whole student, both in openness to a wide range of intellectual discovery, and in the physical, spiritual, and social aspects of life."
» View the Ferrum College Mission Statement in its entirety.