The Academic Support Center provides comprehensive virtual instructional support
including computer skills and digital literacy tutoring, reading and writing support, English as a second language support, and course content tutoring.
Staff and Administrators
Richard Garcia, Academic Support Center Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Slack: @Richard.Garcia
Ehboni Greer, Student Support Specialist Technology and Online Learning
Email: [email protected]
Slack: @Ehboni Greer
Cecilia Ornelas, Reading, and Writing Tutor
Email: [email protected]
Slack: @Cornelas
Leena Her, Dean of Learning Services
Email: [email protected]
Slack: @Leena
These introductory workshops are a great way to become familiar with Calbright’s systems and programs.
Navigate Student Portal and Calbright Apps: Expand your knowledge of Calbright tools, applications, and software such as Slack, Google Workspace, and the student portal.
Slack Basics: Learn how to connect with instructors, counselors, tutors, and other students using Slack in this workshop.
Start Your First Assignment: Let us walk you through your first module or course assignment to help you get comfortable with the platform.
Reading to Understand: In small groups, a reading and writing tutor will introduce you to reading strategies to increase your success.
Sign up to attend any or all of the Getting Started workshops.
Need to expand your knowledge of Calbright tools, applications, and software such as Slack, Google Workspace, and the student portal?
Types of Services
1:1 Support
Schedule 1:1 time with a Student Support Specialist to get support in navigating Calbright tools, applications, and software such as Slack, Google Workspace, and the student portal. Sign up for services here.
Drop-in Support
Meet with a Student Support Specialist without a scheduled appointment time. Drop-in sessions provide the navigation support of Calbright applications and platforms. Find out when these drop-in sessions are available by downloading the Academic Support Center Calendar
(If this is the first time adding the Academic Support Calendar to your Google Workspace calendar, you will receive an email to your Calbright student account. Please follow the directions in your email prompt.)
Workshops
Slack Basics Workshop: Come learn about setting up and using Calbright’s Student Slack workspace! The Student Slack is a virtual space for students to communicate with each other, access additional Callbright resources, and connect with faculty, counselors, and tutors. Sign up for the workshop here.
Navigate Student Portal and Calbright Apps Workshop: Expand your knowledge of Calbright tools, applications, and software such as Slack, Google Workspace, and the student portal. Sign up for the workshop here.
Peer tutors are here to support you through your academic journey at Calbright College.
Types of Services
1-On-1 Peer Tutoring
Schedule 1:1 time with a peer tutor to assist you with your coursework when you need it and at a time that fits your schedule. Peer tutors are current students of your program or alumni who have completed the program.
IT Support 1:1 Peer Tutoring
Cybersecurity 1:1 Peer Tutoring
CRM 1:1 Peer Tutoring
Medical Coding 1:1 Peer Tutoring
Ask a question
Don’t have time for an appointment? Submit your questions via the online tutoring form or your course Slack channel. Submit your question here!
Drop-in Peer Tutoring
Meet with a peer tutor without a scheduled appointment time. Drop-in sessions provide the support you need for your coursework, offering a welcoming environment to ask questions and gain clarity on any program topics. Find out when these drop-in sessions are available by downloading the Academic Support Center Calendar
Group Study Sessions
Facilitated by peer tutors, these intimate and focused sessions provide a collaborative and supportive learning environment. Workshops will be announced in your course Slack channels.
Want to develop strategies to improve your reading comprehension and writing skills? Meet with a tutor to develop strategies to read more effectively, memorize terms, and communicate clearly through writing.
Types of Services
Academic Reading and Writing Enhancement
Get support in reading and writing. Academic Reading/Writing tutors are here to help you freshen up your skills and provide useful strategies. Sign up for services here.
Improve Oral and Written ESL Communication
Develop your confidence in speaking/writing ESL. Discover your language errors, so you can learn how to overcome them. Sign up for services here.
Drop-in Support
Meet with a Student Support Specialist without a scheduled appointment time. Drop-in sessions provide support with reading and comprehension skills. Find out when these drop-in sessions are available by downloading the Academic Support Center Calendar
Reading to Understand Workshop
In small groups, a reading and writing tutor will introduce you to reading strategies to increase your success. Sign up for services here.
The Experiential Learning and Leadership (ExLL) Program is a 6-month paid internship designed for current students and alumni. Its primary purpose is to provide valuable work experience and leadership opportunities. Participants will apply their skills and knowledge acquired from Calbright programs to support fellow students, programs, and staff.
Participants can choose between two roles:
Peer Tutors: With advisement and mentoring from the program coordinator of the academic support center and faculty mentor, peer tutors provide mentoring and content tutoring support for current students. Peer tutors must demonstrate program knowledge and proficiency with Calbright’s online tools. Peer tutors host workshops, provide 1 on 1 tutoring support, answer student questions on Slack, and provide as-needed tutoring support to their peers.
Student Ambassadors: Student Ambassadors work with program coordinators across Calbright to increase student engagement and promote awareness of services and resources through outreach and support.
Recruitment
Are you a current Calbright student or alumni looking for a 6-month paid internship that offers valuable work experience and leadership opportunities? Look no further than the Experiential Learning and Leadership (ExLL) Program! Sign up to receive more information about this program here.