The Academic Success Center is about achieving YOUR academic goals.

A LETTER TO ALL COLLIER CAMPUS STUDENTS
Welcome to the new Academic Success Center!

Our name has been changed from the DLA Lab to the Academic Success Center in order to better describe our expanded services.  We support all Edison students who need assistance in any of their courses —-Math, Science, Reading, Accounting, English, etc.  Come by at any time and we’ll try our best to help you find solutions to your learning needs. 

Being successful depends on setting a goal to do your very best every day.  We welcome you to come by and see how we can help you achieve that goal!

Sincerely,

Academic Success Center Staff

SERVICES

• COLLEGE PLACEMENT TEST (CPT)
  Resources are available to help with practicing for the college placement test (FCLEPT). These resources include tutors, computer programs, and study packets.

• COLLEGE PREP (DLA)
  Resources are available for these classes and vary for each subject. For reading and English classes, there are computer programs such as the Townsend Press, Windows PI, and All Write.  These programs help with vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. For Math classes, there are computer programs such as My Math Lab and Course Compass. There are also videos for each chapter showing examples of how to do the problems step by step.  

The DLA classes are listed at the 9000 level. These classes are:

REA 9002, REA 9003, ENC 9010, ENC 9020,
ENC 9021, MAT 9002, MAT 9012, MAT 9020,
MAT 9024

Note:  Students taking 9000 level classes are encouraged to schedule 1-2 hrs per week at the Academic Success Center.

• ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES  (EAP)
  Assistance with these classes is provided in the Academic Success Center in the form of tutoring, lab-work evaluation and computer programs. 
  

• TUTORING
  Instructional Assistants are always available to help with math and writing related courses; however, tutoring for specialized courses is offered at specific times. Call or stop by the lab to get a current schedule of times.  Tutoring services are free of charge.

Some of the specialized subjects currently available for tutoring  are:

• Accounting
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Biology
• Chemistry
• College Algebra
• Intermediate Algebra
• Trigonometry
• Pre-Calculus
• Calculus
• Statistics

Note: Tutoring is available in most subjects, so please contact us should you need assistance in a subject not on the list above.  

• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I get help with College Algebra, or even Statistics?
Yes, the Center has math teachers and tutors to help you with courses such as College Algebra, Statistics, even Calculus. Just call (239-732-3773) or drop by for times and availability.

Can I get help with my college papers?
Yes, highly qualified writing specialists are available at most times. Just come by or call for an appointment (239-732-3773).

Will the Academic Success Center help me get into and succeed in the nursing program or other medical programs?
Definitely! Medical programs like nursing and radiology require top grades in all subjects, including Composition I, College Algebra, and especially Biology courses such as Anatomy and Physiology. Besides our writing and math teachers and tutors, we have biology tutors who will help you excel in these vital prerequisite courses.

Can I get help in my other subjects such as Psychology or Spanish?
Yes, our tutors come from a variety of backgrounds and can help in every subject that Edison offers. We can look over your papers or help you study for your test.          

 

 

Contact information:

Tom Buckingham
Director
(239) 732-3773
tbuckingham@edison.edu

Hours:                               We encourage everyone to make use of our support services.
 
Monday-Thursday
8:30 am – 9:00 pm

Friday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday
Closed

Study Guides and Tutoring Center Info for Other Edison Campuses