Whether you are having trouble with your course work, looking for feedback on an important project, wrestling with a writing assignment, or if you are just interested in learning something new, you can find the support you need through SCAD Atlanta’s Academic Resource Network. Simply put, these invaluable resources, including the Tutoring Center and the Writers’ Studio, exist to help you excel and stress less.
Both the Tutoring Center and the Writers’ Studio offer free learning assistance for SCAD students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. These scholastic programs are designed to help you become an effective, independent learner and they will equip you to succeed not only here at SCAD, but wherever your skills and smarts may take you next.
According to Coordinator of Learning Assistance Programs, Nicole Dabbs, over 30 percent of students here at SCAD Atlanta receive tutoring assistance each year. “I encourage everyone to take advantage of these services,” Dabbs said in an email. Dabbs’ advice is extremely applicable—regardless of what category your work falls into, getting a fresh perspective on it can make all the difference.
Finding and accessing these helpful resources is easy. All you need to do is log into MySCAD, select the Student Workspace tab, and then scroll down to the channel marked “Academic Resource Network.” From there, you can select either the “Tutoring Center” link or the “Writers’ Studio” link, depending on the kind of help—either general or writing-related—that you are looking for.
For all-purpose academic assistance, the Tutoring Center is your best bet. According to Dabbs, the Tutoring Center offers assistance “in almost 50 different subject areas and software programs.” A full list of these subject areas and software programs can be found under the “Tutoring Assistance” tab here – once you have selected your subject, you can view walk-in hours or book an appointment.
For assistance with all stages of the writing process, look no further than The Writers’ Studio. As explained on the Writers’ Studio module on MySCAD, their peer tutors are glad to lend a hand “whether you’re brainstorming and planning, composing a thesis statement, outlining, revising, editing, or proofreading.” As a writing student myself, I can tell you firsthand how helpful a second pair of eyes can be, regardless of how much progress you have (or have not) made on a writing assignment.
Any questions? If so, feel free to email Nicole M. Dabbs at: ndabbs@scad.edu.
Also, you may direct questions about the Writers’ Studio to: writeatl@scad.edu.