| The Academic Success Center exists to support all Edison students in achieving their academic goals. The Center offers a variety of services and technologies for students, including tutoring, specialized software, multimedia programs, general computer access, testing preparation materials, group study, prep class support, and more.
The Academic Success Center is about achieving YOUR academic goals.
We support all Edison students who need assistance in any of their courses - Math, Science, Reading, Accounting, English, etc. Come by at any time and we’ll try our best to help you find solutions to your learning needs.
Being successful depends on setting a goal to do your very best every day. We welcome you to come by and see how we can help you achieve that goal!
CONTACT US
Tom Buckingham,
Director
(239) 732-3773 or email at tbuckingham@edison.edu
Room J204
Mon-Thu 9:00AM - 8:00PM
Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat 9:00AM - 1:00PM
SERVICES
Drop-in help in college level coursework including college algebra, trig, calculus and statistics is available at the center during the operating hours of 8am-9pm M-F, plus specified Saturdays. Some subjects, such as statistics and calculus require specific expertise from our Instructional Assistants. For these subjects, call 239-732-3773 for availability.
Drop-in help for Composition (ENC1101 and ENC 1102) classes is available for most hours of operation. Appointments are also available. Call 239-732-3773 for times or for initial appointments.
Computer assistance for the basic computer classes (CSG 1100 ) is available most nights. Call for hours, 239-732-3773.
Help in Accounting 1, 2 and 3 is available nights and Saturdays. Call 239-732-3773 for times.
- COLLEGE PLACEMENT TEST (CPT)
Resources are available to help with practicing for the college placement test (FCLEPT). These resources include tutors, computer programs, and study packets.
- COLLEGE PREP
Resources are available for these classes and vary for each subject. For reading and English classes, there are computer programs such as the Townsend Press, Windows PI, and All Write. These programs focus on vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. For Math classes, there are computer programs such as My Math Lab and Course Compass. There are also videos for each chapter showing examples of how to do the problems step by step.
The College Prep classes are listed at the 9000 level. These classes are:
REA 9002, REA 9003, ENC 9010, ENC 9020,
ENC 9021, MAT 9002, MAT 9012, MAT 9020,
MAT 9024
Note: Students taking 9000 level classes are encouraged to schedule 1-2 hrs per week at the Academic Success Center.
- ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP)
Assistance with these classes is provided in the Academic Success Center in the form of tutoring, lab-work evaluation and computer programs.
- TUTORING
Instructional Assistants are always available to help with math and writing related courses; however, tutoring for specialized courses is offered at specific times. Call or stop by the lab to get a current schedule of times. Tutoring services are free of charge.
Some of the specialized subjects currently available for tutoring are:
- Accounting
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- College Algebra
- Intermediate Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Pre-Calculus
- Calculus
- Statistics
Note: Tutoring is available in most subjects, so please contact us should you need assistance in a subject not on the list above.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I get help with College Algebra, or even Statistics?
Yes, the Center has math teachers and tutors to help you with courses such as College Algebra, Statistics, even Calculus. Just call (239-732-3773) or drop by for times and availability.
Can I get help with my college papers?
Yes, highly qualified writing specialists are available at most times. Just come by or call for an appointment (239-732-3773).
Will the Academic Success Center help me get into and succeed in the nursing program or other medical programs?
Definitely! Medical programs like nursing and radiology require top grades in all subjects, including Composition I, College Algebra, and especially Biology courses such as Anatomy and Physiology. Besides our writing and math teachers and tutors, we have biology tutors who will help you excel in these vital prerequisite courses.
Can I get help in my other subjects such as Psychology or Spanish?
Yes, our tutors come from a variety of backgrounds and can help in every subject that Edison offers. We can look over your papers or help you study for your test.
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