About DeSales University

Academic Success Center

We help good students to become even better students.

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Academic Success Center

The Academic Success Center provides both professional and peer tutoring for all traditional and non-traditional (adult studies) undergraduate students. Our expert writing staff provide one-on-one help in all areas of writing. Our learning support specialist and academic coach work individually with students needing guidance in reading comprehension, time management, study skills, and test anxiety. Peer tutoring is provided in most subject areas and takes place both individually and in small groups.

To learn more about the services that our professional staff can offer you, as a student or faculty member, please visit the ASC on MyDSU.

Students with documented physical, psychological, and/or learning disabilities may request accommodations through the Office of Student Accessibility.

Gateway to Success

The Gateway to Success program supports first-generation students. Through student engagement and academics, the programs helps students buildrelationships, develop leadership skills, and navigate their college experience.

Housed in the Academic Success Center, the Gateway to Success program provides academic support and college readiness skills to first-generation students or those with high financial need.

Gateway to Success staff members encourage students to develop as campus leaders and to graduate with marketable skills. Students who have outstanding leadership abilities and academic potential work in close connection with staff members to achieve personal, social, and academic goals.

To learn more about the Gateway to Success program, please visit the ASC on MyDSU.

Location & Hours of Operation

The Academic Success Center is located in Room 23 of Dooling Hall.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Telephone: 610-282-1100, ext. 1824
FAX: 610-282-3241

Our Writing Center has moved to Trexler Library.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Academic Success Center Staff

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Stacy Finney
Director of Academic Success Center
610-282-1100, x1851
24 Dooling Hall
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Kimberly Kuhlman
Learning Support Specialist
610-282-1100, x2247
27 Dooling Hall
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John Lynskey
Graduate Writing Support Specialist
610-282-1100, x1356
58 Dooling Hall, Trexler Library Writing Center
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Allison McCausland
Coordinator of Tutoring
610-282-1100, x2072
61 Dooling Hall
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Melissa Reilly
Gateway to Success Coordinator
610-282-1100, x1392
25 Dooling Hall
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Greg Rogers
Assistant Director of the Writing Center
610-282-1100, x2096
Writing Center Office, Trexler Library
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Shannon Williams
Assistant Director of Advising
610-282-1100, x1459
61 Dooling Hall
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