GPS Undergraduate Student Resources

Not all delivery systems are created equal.  That’s why we’ve provided resources to meet students where they are at.  This page provides a list of resources that are available specifically to GPS undergraduate students.

If you have questions about the main campus undergraduate resources, contact Tammy Dindoffer, Associate Dean, GPS Undergraduate:

Student Resources

Academic Advising

• What:
• Each student has an academic advisor. This is the person they should contact with questions about their graduation plan, general questions about their current major or switching their major.
• Who:
• Various professors in their major are their academic advisor, and for students who are undeclared, their academic advisor is John Beck (ext. 1330).

• What:
• The library research desk is located in White Library on the main floor. Students should use this resource if they need assistance with general library use, finding research, or borrowing resources from other libraries.
• Who:
• Robbie Bolton (ext.1435/ Robbie@arbor.edu), the Education Librarian, can assist students in this area.

• The business office is where you’d want to go with any questions pertaining to the student’s account. Questions about paying student bills, T.M.S. (payment plan), or Higher One should be directed to this office.
• Who:
• Business Office – ext. 1420

• What:
• The Financial Aid office will answer questions about loans, grants, and student’s financial aid award letters. If there are any changes to the factors that contribute to their financial aid, please let the financial aid counselor know.

• What:
• Contact Tech Services to assist students who need help with Blackboard, dealing computer trouble,  or logging in to MySAU portal.
• Who:
• Technology Services ext. 1234 – email: helpdesk@arbor.edu

• What:
• Academic Student Connections provides various equipment and services to aid students with disabilities, and the ASC staff is trained to personally help meet the needs of students. The ASC professionals and peer workers can provide the following services:
• Specialized Equipment
• Recorded Books
• Alternative Testing Location
• Note Taking
• And much more
• Who:
• Barb Coleman – ext. 1481 or come to Academic Student Connections in Sayre-Decan Hall (SDH) room 103 to schedule a meeting

Chaplain

• What:
• If students need spiritual guidance, prayer, or a listening ear, they can contact Ron.
• Who:
• Ron Kopicko ext. 1336 – email: Ronald.kopicko@arbor.edu

Write Right

• What:
• The professionals at Academic Student Connections or the student writing assistants in our “Write/Right” program will analyze a student’s English writing skills and highlight strengths and weaknesses within a student’s writing project. They will give direction for organizing and writing papers according to your project requirements and appropriate citation style.
• Who:
• Barb Coleman – ext. 1481 or come to Academic Student Connections in Sayre-Decan Hall room 103 to schedule an appointment. Allow for ample time before paper’s due date.

• What:
• Our peer tutoring program is available upon request to any student wishing for assistance in studying for a difficult course. Tutors meet weekly with individuals, pairs or small groups to enhance student understanding in numerous specific courses. This service is free.
• Who:
• Barb Coleman – ext. 1481 or come to Academic Student Connections in Sayre-Decan Hall room 103 to arrange for a tutor

• What:
• A small group of people who regularly meet to discuss a particular course. There is not a study group for every class, but a request can be made if there is not already an existing group.
• Who:
• Contact Barb Coleman (ext. 1481) to hear a full list of study groups, times, and locations.

• What:
• Academic Student Connections is a learning center that offers a variety of services that empower students to maximize their learning experience at SAU. The personal attention helps link students to resources to assist with studying, writing, addressing learning challenges and making adjustments to the academic culture.
• Who:
• Carolee Hamilton – ext. 1479 – email: carolee.hamilton@arbor.edu
• Barb Coleman – ext. 1481 – email: barbara.coleman@arbor.edu