COVID Statement
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all ARC services will be remote during the 2020-21 academic year and our office will be closed to in-person visitors. In-person service will resume as soon as possible in a phased and orderly manner based on college policy and the health and safety of our community.
Students looking for individual tutoring or course-specific workshops should refer to the term specific guidance below.
Students looking to hone their study skills, learning strategies, organization, or planning should contact arcstudent@muhlenberg.edu to set up an initial Zoom consultation with a member of the professional staff.
Prospective students and their families are encouraged to review the ARC brochure or contact David Hallowell, Assistant Dean, for additional information at davidhallowell@muhlenberg.edu.
Other questions regarding the ARC or any of our services may be directed to arcstudent@muhlenberg.edu.
Winter 2021 ("Jan Term")
Individual tutoring and course-specific workshops will be unavailable through the ARC during the special winter term only.
Students are encouraged to speak with their instructors during office hours and ask about the availability of Smarthinking online tutoring in canvas.
All other ARC services will be available during the winter term, including support for learning skills and study strategies.
Students are encouraged to email arcstudent@muhlenberg.edu for additional information or guidance.
Spring 2021
All ARC services will be available during the spring 2021 semester.
Current Muhlenberg students may request to be assigned to work remotely with a tutor for the duration of the semester starting on Wednesday, February 17th by using our online tutor request form. (This link will go live on 2/17 at 8 am.)
Students looking for the list of our course-specific workshops, can view the current workshop roster here. (You will need to be logged into your Muhlenberg Google account in order to access this document.) We will begin to populate the workshop roster with information starting in early January 2021. This is a living document and will be updated as workshops are added or modified.
Students looking to hone their study skills, learning strategies, organization, or planning should contact arcstudent@muhlenberg.edu to set up an initial Zoom consultation with a member of the professional staff.
Mission Statement
In alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Muhlenberg College, the Academic Resource Center works to provide support for students’ academic transition, engagement, integration, growth and achievement through a holistic, community-based approach. Our services and practices are rooted in a humanistic model, informed by current research in education, psychology, and neuroscience.
In helping students to successfully navigate the rigors of a competitive academic environment and become lifelong learners, we provide opportunities to:
- Clarify and strengthen commitment to educational pursuits;
- Improve organization and planning skills;
- Develop efficient, effective, and strategic approaches to learning;
- Cultivate critical thinking and problem solving;
- Acquire knowledge and skills important to the practice of their discipline;
- Develop and demonstrate leadership abilities;
- Engage in a diverse and mutually supportive academic community.
Because the developmental needs of students change and evolve during their time at Muhlenberg, the Academic Resource Center works closely with faculty and staff to identify, connect with, and support students who may benefit from the culture of care that is embodied in the mission of our department.
For more information regarding our services, please visit About ARC.
Location
The Academic Resource Center is located in the basement of Seegers Union, next to the Career Center and across from the bookstore.
Hours
During Fall and Spring Semesters
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
During Summer Session
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
(By appointment only with David Hallowell)
General Contact Information
Main Number: 484.664.3433
Fax: 484.664.3533