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Academic Resource Center

The mission of the Academic Resource Center (ARC) is to enrich and enhance the educational experience of all Denison students and support faculty and student interactions. We help students move upward and forward with their academic goal setting. Some of ARC’s specific programming includes free peer tutoring, academic skill-building workshops, and accessibility services for students with disabilities.

In-person, phone and/or video conference appointments can be arranged.

Academic Resource Questions?

ARC staff are available for individual appointments or small workshops about the following topics:

› Transitioning to Denison and Tips for Academic Success › Time Management › Critical Thinking and Reading › Communicating with Faculty › Note-taking Skills › Test Anxiety › Managing Stress › Study Strategies › The Writing Process

ARC professionals also provide support to faculty and staff on individual student concerns, accessibility/disability resources, and academic issues.

ARC Peer Tutoring

ARC oversees the Academic Resource Center Tutoring Program. The mission of the ARC Tutoring Program is to help all students become independent learners by promoting active learning, critical thinking, and access to other campus resources. This program is designed for you to commit to weekly one-on-one sessions with your tutor. Tutoring does not replace working with faculty, and it is strongly recommended that you meet with your professors before requesting a tutor. Tutors are available in most academic subjects on a first-come, first-serve basis at no charge. Tutors are experienced students, recommended by faculty, hired and trained by the ARC staff. Separate from the ARC Tutoring program, some academic departments offer drop-in tutoring on a limited basis.

Accessibility/Disability Services

Accessibility is an essential feature of the Denison campus and we strive to create an inclusive community for our students. We strive to ensure that students with disabilities are provided the tools they need to access all aspects of student life inside and outside of the classroom.

The ARC coordinates a wide range of services, reasonable accommodations, and auxiliary services for students with disabilities. If you are an incoming student seeking reasonable academic accommodations or auxiliary services for a disability, you need to upload a copy of the most recent medical report or evaluation documenting the nature and severity of the disability using the Accommodate portal found on the Accessibility/Disability Services website. Information about a disability uploaded to the Wellness portal must be shared separately with ARC out of respect for confidentiality of the student’s information. Please be aware that any materials submitted with a change to your required health forms will not be forwarded to ARC. When submitting documentation, please note that:

› 1. Documentation must be current (ideally within the past three years) and must be signed by the appropriate licensed professional (e.g. physician, psychologist, psychiatrist, learning specialist, etc).

› 2. Documentation must include the date the test(s) was administered and the specific battery of tests, including the results used in making the diagnosis(es). Specific reasonable accommodations and auxiliary services will be determined on a case-by-case basis. The ARC staff will determine reasonable accommodations by utilizing required documentation, information from the online accessibility intake form, individual student consultation, and if needed, consultation with a licensed professional. Each semester, students must request faculty notification of their accommodations by completing a Faculty Notification Form. More information is provided on the ARC website.

Contact the Academic Resource Center with questions about: Peer tutoring, accessibility/disability services, and study strategies

arc@denison.edu | 740-587-6666 Academic Resource Center: Higley Hall | Room 020