About the Academic Success Center (ASC)
The Academic Success Center (ASC), supports all Spoon River College students, regardless of their academic preparation. The ASC provides an effective and inviting learning environment where students can find tutoring, Math Homework Hall, Writing Hall, Student Success Coaches, receive information on SMARTHINKING (online tutoring), a quiet, comfortable place to study and/or referral resources for problems such as transportation, child care, etc. The ASC was developed as an initiative of the Spoon River College Title III program.
In Canton, the ASC is located within the library and in Macomb, the ASC is located on the south end of the main floor, near the business office. Computers are available in both centers.
Goal of Academic Success Center
The goal of ASC is to improve the quality, consistency, and availability of academic support services to students such as study rooms and computers. Specifically, the Center strives to:
- Provide a learning environment and network of support services that promotes educational opportunity for each college learner.
- Enhance the retention of students and successful completion of the students’ educational goals.
- Develop in each learner the skills and attitudes necessary for the attainment of academic, career, and life-long goals.
