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Academic Resources

Academic Success Center

  1. Academic Success Resources
  2. Disability Information

The Academic Success Center (ASC) is here for all students.

Whether you need help developing study skills for a challenging class, support for a documented disability, or you're navigating a new culture or language, our approach is personal. No one-size-fits-all. Our team is ready to help you explore strategies to expand your understanding of how you learn best. Whatever academic aspirations or challenges you have, we want to help you discover your path to academic success.

We're glad you're here!

Whether you're a current student, thinking about coming to Gordon, or a parent, click below for more information.

Our Mission

In a community of diverse learners, the Academic Success Center equips students to achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals.

To fulfill its mission the ASC provides:

One-on-one professional support for holistic academic counseling
  • Specialized academic advising
  • ELL support (professional and peer)
  • Collaboration with students, faculty, athletic coaches, and supervisors to facilitate student success
  • Specialized career advising and resources
  • Support for students with short-term injuries and illnesses
Academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities
  • Evaluate documentation with student to determine accommodations and accessibility needs
  • Assistive technology
  • Transitions group for students with ASD and social pragmatic challenges
  • Advocacy for the implementation of universal design
Tutoring
  • Small-group review sessions for large core courses
  • Subject tutors for specified courses
  • 24/7 online supplemental tutoring
  • Peer academic study coaches

Staff

Here to support you.

Our staff at the Academic Success Center are eager to provide exceptional support, and are committed mentors and catalysts for transformation.

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Judy Swanson

Alyson Longacre

Director, Academic Success Center

Pam Mulvihill

Pam Mulvihill

Associate Director, Academic Success Center

Judy Swanson

Judy Swanson

Academic Counselor and International/ELL Specialist

Pam Lazarakis

Pam Lazarakis

Director, Professional and Career Development

Joanna Sheldon

Joanna Sheldon

Administrative/Testing Coordinator and Assistive Technology Specialist

Have any questions?

Contact the Academic Success Center
We are located on the 4th floor of Jenks Library in Room 414.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

  1. [email protected]
  2. 978.867.4746
  3. Meet our Staff