The Hub - Academic and Whole Person Support

The Hub, located in the Kreisel Innovation Zone in the garden level of Harris, contains several holistic student support services, including:

• Quantitative and Science Center, or Q&SC: Located in 020 Harris, the Q&SC offers tutoring for selected math, biology, chemistry, physics, economics, BOS, computer science, psychology, and statistics classes

• Peer Academic Coaching, or PACs: PACs are academically accomplished upperclassman who receive specialized training to help their fellow students feel supported as they pursue academic success

• Learning Specialist Coaching: F&M’s Learning Support Specialist, Amy Faust coordinates F&M’s Peer Academic Coaching program Amy works directly with students in their development of academic action plans to achieve and maintain success Amy Faust is trained in working with students with neurodiverse learning profiles, as well as mindfulness and stress management

• First Year Advising Mentors, or FAMs: FAMs help to understand F&M academic culture, explain the processes of adding or dropping classes, show how to use Canvas, and provide peer support for just about any question that arises during students’ first year

• DipCares: a team of individuals who care about our students at Franklin and Marshall and are available to provide support and guidance during challenging times

The Writing Center

The Writing Center is a student resource where you can go to talk about your work, discuss and clarify your ideas, and improve your writing style . To get assistance from the Writing Center, schedule an appointment for a conference with a writing assistant Writing assistants serve as a friendly audience, helping you to organize, develop, and clarify your ideas They will not edit or proofread your written work for you, but will help you to discover and correct your own errors .

Library Services

The College Library supplies the scholarly resources, spaces and technology needed for your academic research F&M has two libraries, a general library and a science library:

Shadek-Fackenthal Library – (717) 358-4223

Martin Library of the Sciences – (717) 358-4331