Academic Center For Enrichement
The Fisher College Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE) upholds the mission of the College by helping students become independent learners, critical thinkers and successful students. ACE strives to achieve these goals by offering students professional tutoring and advising. The services ACE provides are free to all Fisher students. It is located in 131 Beacon Street.
Professional Tutoring: NOTE: THE ACADEMIC CENTER FOR ENRICHMENT IS CURRENTLY HIRING QUALIFIED TUTORS. FOR JOB REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT THE
JOB OPPORTUNITIES PAGE. ACE is staffed with 15-20 professional tutors. They assist students with all aspects of the learning process, including organizational and study skills. Fisher tutors are experienced with identifying the root of students' academic difficulties and giving students the tools needed to become independent learners. Students are encouraged to make appointments with tutors, and some take advantage of the service by making a weekly appointment with the same tutor, developing a sound relationship throughout the semester.
Tutoring appointments are available from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday; from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Friday; and from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday evenings. You can reach Liya Escalera, Director of Academic Outreach Programs, at 617-236-5468 or by e-mail at lescalera@fisher.edu.
Services the Center provides:
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Professional tutoring
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Academic intervention
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Workshops throughout the semester covering specific study skills such as note taking, reading comprehension and time managementQuiet area for students with documented disabilities to study and take exams.