CASECenter for Academic Support and

Excellence

• Open to ALL students and is free of charge• Excellent place to study

CASE is located in the lower level of the Jared Van Wagenen Library

Our Mission

• Offer services promoting the academic development and success of our students.

• Work with all academic departments to offer a variety of tutoring services.

• Provide study skill instruction and advice on learning strategies such as note-taking, test-taking, textbook reading; and time management.

• Coordinate the MERITS program for incoming freshman and manage AccessABILITY Resources for students with disabilities.

Top 10 Reasons to come to CASE

1. Tutors are fabulous and want to help you!2. Tutors are excellent students and will share their secrets to success.3. Tutoring is free and you can get help as often as you need it.4. Tutors are available in Math, Biology, Chemistry and other courses.5. Staff members are always ready to help.6. There are many computers in CASE.7. Mr. Young is a great writing tutor.8. CASE has a quiet study area9. CASE has tutoring jobs for Upperclassmen with a 3.0 G.P.A.10. Fun night called Cram Jam once a semester to help you study for

finals.

The Writing Center

• Offers assistance in all forms of writing and research.

• Writing assistance is offered by appointment to provide more individualized attention.

• Writing assistants are scheduled throughout each day including Sunday.

• To make an appointment for help with your writing, you would visit CASE and sign up for one.

AccessABILITY Resources Center

• Offers adaptive technology such as Premier To Go, Dragon Naturally speaking and LiveScribe pens, for students with a disability.

• A Telesensory magnifier, Pico handheld magnifier and the Zoomtext software program are available to support students with low vision.

• Extended time on tests and notetakers are also accommodations the center provides.

• To request services, students must self-identify with documentation to the Resources Center. See http://www.Cobleskill.edu/academics/disability-support/documentation-guidelines-add-asp or contact AR to find out what is required. IEP’s are helpful but NOT sufficient.

Tutoring Hours

Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.Sunday

4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Center Staff and ContactsDerwin Bennett

Director Educational

Support

Justin BergCoordinator,

AccessABILITY Resources

Jennifer GoldenMERITS

Coordinator

Angela SmithMERITS

Coordinator

Wendi RichardsAssistant Director

Michael CobbinsAssistant Director,

Educational Support