Mission Statement
We, at Spring Arbor University, are committed to the value and potential of every human being as created in God's image and thus accountable to him and responsible for effective, redemptive participation in society and culture. Therefore, the Academic Support Center offers services that empower all students to maximize their learning experience, access and participation at SAU.
About
We endeavor to maximize the God-given talents and abilities of all students at SAU by connecting students to high-quality peer tutors, providing study skills training, and consulting with students to identify and develop strategies to meet learning needs.
Our office works collaboratively with University Partners to foster a welcoming, accessible, diverse, and inclusive University community. In achieving this, ASC collaborates and empowers individuals who have documented disabilities by working together proactively to determine reasonable and appropriate accommodative measures.
Staff
The Academic Support Center staff have been trained to assist students on a variety of levels. Students are encouraged to call or email them or stop in to schedule a meeting in the lower level of the student center.
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
Manda Kelly
Director of Academic Support and Accessibility517.750.6479 or ext. 1479
[email protected]
Amber Hollowood
Administrative Assistant
Coordinator of ADA & Academic Student Support Services
517.750.6481 or ext. 1481
[email protected]
Academic Support Center seeks to provide equal access, accommodation and support for individuals with disabilities. In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in 1992 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Academic Support Center is proactive in developing specialized accommodations to support the ability of each individual eligible for such services. Academic Support Center personnel consult with students, then accept, evaluate and maintain documentation (consistent with ADA guidelines), establish or negotiate reasonable accommodations to reduce academic barriers for students and notify professors of the necessary accommodations for the students in their classrooms.
Each year, students having need for accommodations must notify Academic Support Center of their continuing desire for services. Requests for any type of digitized textbooks should be given one month in advance. Students are responsible for providing documentation and communicating with the Academic Support Center staff of any need for adjustment or modification of the support plan established.