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Student Success Program

The Student Success Center Program at William Penn University promotes independent learning by offering free tutoring, test preparation, and academic support across a variety of subjects. Located in the Dana M. Atkins Memorial Union, the Academic Skill Center provides a welcoming space equipped with valuable resources, including a computer lab, EBSCO database access, a whiteboard for math assistance, printer, scanner, resource books, and areas for independent study. Peer tutors are available to help with assignments, test preparation, and presentations. The Academic Skill Center also offers testing services by appointment, as well as accommodation and translation support to ensure every student has the tools needed to succeed.

Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–3:00 pm
Monday–Thursday, 5:00 pm–9:00pm

The Academic Skill Center is seeking qualified students in a variety of subject areas to provide tutoring assistance to their peers.  The requirements to be an Academic Skill Center tutor are:

  • Recommendations from 2 professors
  • Maintain a “B” average
  • Complete the online application
  • Must be friendly and enjoy helping others
  • Attend tutor training at the beginning of each semester

Contacts

Name Office Phone Email Title Office
Nicole Gragg 641-673-1721 Assistant Director of Student Success Program and Academic Coach Union G102
Matthew Brown 641-673-2173 Director of the Student Success Program and Academic Coach G103