Support Services
The College offers an extensive network of services to support students inside and outside of the classroom.
Upon your arrival at ACPHS, you will be assigned a faculty member, or advisor, who will help guide you through your academic career. Your academic advisor will provide direction on matters such as course selection, research, and career and leadership opportunities.
First-year students are also assigned to a professional advisor who assists with specific first-year student needs, such as successfully transitioning to College life and learning the necessary skills for academic success.
In addition to academic advising, the College offers a number of resources through the Teaching and Learning Commons (known as the “TLC”). These programs include Peer Tutoring, the Center for Instructional Communication, the Science Assistance Center, Career Services and the Counseling Center.
Through the Peer Tutoring Program, upperclassmen at the College assist first and second year students in core science and math courses. Tutoring occurs in both individual and small group settings to emphasize the value of cooperative learning and reinforce time management skills. Studies have shown that peer tutoring is a highly effective tool in the learning process at ACPHS.
The ACPHS Center for Instructional Communication supports oral, written, visual and multimedia communication initiatives across the curriculum. Expert staff and student writing consultants are available for individual or small-group sessions on a wide variety of academic assignments or professional tasks, such as essays, literature reviews, lab reports, letters of application, resumes, seminar presentations, speeches or Web and multimedia design projects.
The Science Assistance Center provides students with support in the math and science courses offered by the Department of Arts and Sciences. These services, which are coordinated with course coordinators, include group and one-on-one tutoring. The complementary hours of the Science Assistance Center (primarily days) and peer tutoring (primarily evenings) ensure an additional level of science support beyond that which is provided by course instructors.
The Career Services office provides instruction in career education, planning and development. The staff works with academic departments, alumni and employers, to teach students about the methods of career research that will empower them to develop life-long career planning and job search skills. Whether you are a
prospective student,
current student or an
alumnus, the Career Services office is ready and able to assist you.
Employers are also encouraged to contact the College with regards to employment opportunities or with questions about events such as career panels and the annual Career Fair.
The Counseling Center offers wellness and mental health services to students and their families, as well as faculty and staff. Services include individual, group and family therapy for a variety of issues, including mood and anxiety disorders; adjustment and interpersonal problems; stress related difficulties; eating disorders; and many other concerns. These services are free, and all counseling, consultations and referrals are kept strictly confidential, in accordance with legal and professional guidelines.
International Student Assistance
More than ten percent of ACPHS students are from outside the United States. The Office of Intercultural Affairs and Diversity works to foster a global understanding and outreach for all students, develop advising strategies for international students in collaboration with ACPHS's Academic Advising Office, implement Early Orientation Programs (EOP) for international students and provide oversight of the student immigration and visa process.
