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Academic Skills Center

Aim for Excellence

We provide no-fee services to undergraduate and graduate level students including peer tutoring, learning strategy workshops and testing center support, and accessibility, accommodations, and disability services. The Center also provides a fee-based First-Year Academic Studies program.

Engage in important topics through the Success Hour most Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. Workshops on many topics are offered. These workshops are walk-in; no appointment is necessary. Browse the schedule of events here.

We offer individual sessions to review study strategies, planning/organization methods, and understanding or breaking down larger assignments. Schedule an appointment on one of our calendars by using the links below.

Meet our Staff, Schedule an Appointment, or Message Us

Academic Skills Center
Mulligan Physical Science Center, Room M94
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(570) 208-5841
academicskillscenter@kings.edu
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Melissa Ciocco, Ed.D.
Director / Disability Services Coordinator
(570) 208-5800
melissaciocco@kings.edu
Book an Appointment
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Dawn Shedlarski
Learning Specialist/Supportive Pathways to Academic Resilience & Knowledge (SPARK) Coordinator (formerly FASP)
(570) 208-8087
dawnshedlarski@kings.edu
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Susan Urban
Administrative Specialist/Testing Center Coordinator
(570) 208-5841
susanurban@kings.edu
Test Request Form

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Jessica Stahlnecker
Tutorial Coordinator/Academic Success Coach
(570) 208-5823
jessicastahlnecker@kings.edu
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The mission of the Academic Skills Center is to create an opportunity for students to enhance active learning, increase retention, and develop overall academic and personal strategies by providing individualized attention to develop life-long learners. The goal of our services is to maximize a person’s educational potential while supporting independence and advocacy skills.

We are committed to student success by:

  • Fostering a welcoming and respectful environment for all
  • Coordinating tutoring, workshops, and academic support
  • Assisting students throughout their transition to the college community
  • Providing sessions with learning strategies professionals
  • Empowering students in their own academic and personal development
  • Supporting student accessibility and accommodation
  • Collaborating with faculty on best practices, accessibility, and universal design of instruction