Our Mission

Service to the MMA Community

At the Academic Resource Center, we are committed to your success. At no cost to students, we provide a variety of resources to assist and guide you as you make progress in your academic program and as you prepare to enter the workforce.

Our Programs

Tutoring and Academic Support Services

Located on the ground floor of the Captain Charles H. Hurly Library, the Academic Resource Center operates three academic support units that provide tutoring and other forms of academic assistance to students throughout the academic year. Students are strongly encouraged to utilize the services and resources available. A brief description of each academic support unit appears below. For hours and more information about specific services offered by each, follow the links provided or use the navigation bar to the left of each page.

The Writing Resource Center (WRC) provides assistance and feedback for all types or written and verbal communication you will encounter during your degree program. Utilize WRC resources when you need a trained reader or observer to evaluate your work.

The Learning Resource Center (LRC) provides assistance with courses in science, engineering, technology, mathematics, business, and other disciplines. Utilize LRC resources when yo need a trained tutor to help you learn or reinforce skills for a specific course.

The Assessment and Advising Center (AAC) is currently in its developmental stages. While no formal advising is yet available, a range of workshops, assessment tests, and proctoring services are conducted through the AAC.

Informational Sessions

The ARC director is available to provide informational sessions about academic support services to the MMA campus community. Faculty, coaches, administrators, staff, or student groups are encouraged to request such a visit at appropriate venues during the academic year. For details regarding this service, please visit our Informational Sessions Page.

Announcements

Winter Tutoring Available

Tutoring is available for winter session in the Hurley Library. For more information, visit the Winter-Summer Session information page.

Professional and Peer Tutors Needed

If you are a faculty member or a professional in a relevant field or an MMA student in good academic standing who would like to become an ARC tutor, please contact Dr. Patrick at extension 5066 or by e-mail: E-mail Dr. Patrick.

To qualify for employment as a peer tutor, a student must

• be in good academic standing
• have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0
• obtain a faculty recommendation for tutoring in the discipline (no formal letter required: e-mail or telephone contact will suffice)

ARC Ribbon Authorized

The Dean of Academic Affairs has authorized a tutoring ribbon for ARC service, which will be awarded to MMA peer tutors who meet established qualifications. More information on this ribbon is available at the ARC Ribbon Information Page.

Winter Tutoring Available

Tutoring is available for winter session. For more information, visit the Winter-Summer Session information page.

ARC Location and Contact Information

Location

Ground Floor, Captain Charles H. Hurley Library.

Hours

Learning Resource Center: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Writing Resource Center: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Telephone

(508) 830-5066

FAX

(508) 830-5090

Electronic Mail

mpatrick at maritime.edu

Mailing Address

Academic Resource Center
attn: Dr. Mark Patrick
101 Academy Drive
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532