The purpose of Faulkner University’s Student Support Services office is to provide academic support to all Faulkner students. Any student demonstrating an academic need is eligible for our services. Student Support Services works closely with other offices on campus such as the Dean of Students, Counseling, Job Placement, Instructional Support Lab, and Disability Services to provide students with tools for a successful college experience. Students may be referred by faculty, but any student with academic needs may request assistance from Support Services. Student Support Services works with students on an individual basis to help them acquire the academic assistance they need through tutors, computer-based instruction, video instruction, etc.
Students needing assistance with academic skills such as test-taking tactics, overcoming test anxiety, and study skills may receive video instruction in these areas. Academic skills videos are housed in the Instructional Support Lab. Students may receive up to 20 hours a month of free tutoring in subject areas other than math and English from a peer tutor provided by Support Services. Peer tutors are recommended by faculty and have a strong academic background in the subject(s) they tutor, as well as good communication skills. Students needing tutoring in math or English are usually referred to the Instructional Support Lab.
Students interested in learning more about Student Support Services may contact Patricia Phillips, Student Support Services Director, by calling (334) 386-7294 or 1-800-879-9816 ext. 7294 or e-mailing pphillips@faulkner.edu . Questions may also be directed to Janice Randolph, Coordinator of Services at (334) 386-7185 or 1-800-879-9816 ext. 7185.
Spring 2008
Student Support Services Hours
Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.