Center for Academic Excellence
Mission
In concert with the Saint Joseph College mission of providing a rigorous education for a diverse student population within a caring environment that promotes the growth of the whole person, the Center for Academic Excellence serves as a resource for the campus community that fosters students’ academic success and growth as learners and future community leaders. To embody the College’s values of compassionate service, academic excellence, respect and integrity for the individual, and diversity, the Center for Academic Excellence offers a range of services for students and faculty that contribute to the College’s vibrant, academic community.
Goals of the Center for Academic Excellence:
- To enhance Saint Joseph College students’ academic skills through one-on-one consultations, small-group tutorials, study tables, and other delivery modes;
- To contribute to students’ competency in written expression and critical reasoning across and within the disciplines;
- To develop leadership skills among students who serve as tutors;
- To assist faculty with integrating writing within their teaching, including writing assessment and pedagogical support;
- To provide Supplemental Instruction for students to advance their abilities to learn complex concepts and achieve success in challenging courses;
- To promote a strong academic community at Saint Joseph College through a variety of services, including the writing associates program and student and faculty development workshops; and
- To provide a range of personalized academic support services to a diverse student population.
Contact Information
Mercy Hall, 2nd Floor
Phone: 860.231.5514
E-mail: cae@sjc.edu
