The Academic Success Center (ASC) is here for all students.
Whether you need help developing study skills for a challenging class, support for a documented disability, or you're navigating a new culture or language, our approach is personal. No one-size-fits-all. Our team is ready to help you explore strategies to expand your understanding of how you learn best. Whatever academic aspirations or challenges you have, we want to help you discover your path to academic success.
We're glad you're here!
Whether you're a current student, thinking about coming to Gordon, or a parent, click below for more information.
Our Mission
In a community of diverse learners, the Academic Success Center equips students to achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals.
To fulfill its mission the ASC provides:
One-on-one professional support for holistic academic coaching
- Partnering with students to empower them to identify goals, strengths, and obstacles
- Support students in self-efficacy, agency, and mental cognitive skills
- Develop proactive support to build skills applicable in college and beyond
- Sessions focused on skill development, personal accountability, persistence, and adaptation
- ELL support (professional and peer)
- Collaboration with students, faculty, athletic coaches, and supervisors to facilitate student success
Academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities
- Specialized academic advising
- Evaluate documentation with student to determine accommodations and accessibility needs
- Assistive technology
- Support for students with short-term injuries and illnesses
- Specialized career advising and resources
Tutoring
- Small-group review sessions for large core courses
- Subject tutors for specified courses
- 24/7 online tutoring
- Peer study coaches