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Carter Center for Academic Success

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Academic Resources and Support

Success Coaches

With you from when you get your first class schedule through graduation, your success coach will mentor you throughout your Ferrum College experience. Coaches go beyond academic advising and support students in all aspects of life in collaboration with Student Life and Engagement.

Tutoring Services

We offer several FREE support programs! Peer-assisted learning (PAL) sessions are held in the Study Center, where scheduled group sessions, individual tutoring sessions, exam review sessions, impromptu facilitated study groups, and reading groups are held.

Math and Writing Center offers help for homework assignments, tests, and quiz preparation.

Meet the Staff

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John DeVault

Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Student Success
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Rachel Villa

Student Success Coach
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Lori Sliwa

Director of Student Success
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Jim Patterson

Director of Financial Literacy
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Jessica Kingery

Success Coach
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Leslie Holden

Director of Career Services
Students working in the Carter Center for Academic Success in the library

Contact Info

Address:
Stanley Library, Lower Level
150 Wiley Dr.
Ferrum, VA 24088