The Academic Center for Excellence, located on the first floor of Bristol Hall, provides academic support services to the King College community through the Learning Specialist, Writing Center, Speaking Center, and Math Center. Phone: 423.652.4303.
The full-time learning specialist works with students to enhance learning and performance through individual student analysis, skill and strategy enhancement, and provision of accommodations for disabilities where necessary.
The Math Center is available to assist students with supplemental instruction and tutoring in mathematics and quantitative assignments. The Math Center is a peer tutoring organization. The primary aim of the Math Center is to help students improve their quantitative thinking skills. Tutors work with students in 30 and 60 minute conferences in which areas of improvement are identified and discussed. Hours vary by semester and usually are announced via email.
The Speaking Center provides student provides support and assistance to students in the area of oral communications. The Speaking Center is a peer tutoring organization which provides students with assistance in developing oral presentations, speeches, and other skills related to oral communications. Tutors work with students in 30 and 60 minute conferences and emphasize techniques that students can use in improving their communication skills. Follow-up sessions and additional help reinforce the learning in each session. Hours vary by semester and usually are announced via email.
The Writing Center is committed to facilitating learning and scholarship by providing King Students with information, resources and instruction in producing quality academic writing. The Writing Center is a peer tutoring organization that provides students with assistance in writing papers and developing oral presentations. The primary aim of the Writing Center is to help student writers improve their written communication skills. Tutors work with students in 30 and 60 minute conferences in which areas of improvement are identified and discussed. Tutors emphasize techniques that students can use in improving their writing and communication skills. Follow-up sessions and additional help reinforce the learning in each session. Hours vary by semester and usually are announced via email.
The Business Office is located on the bottom floor of the E.W. King Library Building, across the hall from the Registrar's Office.
