Introduction | Academic Success Center

Welcome

The Academic Success Center is here to help you succeed!

We offer a wide range of support services for the CIU student community, both undergraduate and graduate, as well as accommodations for students with special needs.

Office Hours:

Summer 2022:

Monday - Friday, 9am – 11am, and 1pm – 4pm

The mission of the Academic Success Center is to promote student learning and to provide access and comprehensive support for students as they pursue their academic goals. Our mission is carried out through services such as tutoring, teaching, mentoring, accommodating, and test proctoring as we partner with students, faculty, and staff.

Disability Accommodations:

CIU provides accommodations according to the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act for students with documented disabilities. Students who believe they would qualify and would like to apply for accommodations should contact the Academic Success Center. Follow the link here to the Disability Resources for additional information.

Click here to make an appointment with the ASC director to discuss possible disability accommodations
- Office location: 2nd floor, Fleece Library

Click here to schedule an exam in the ASC.
- Testing center location: 2nd floor, Fleece Library

Peer Tutoring for ALL students enrolled at CIU:

Do you want to grow in your academic success? FREE peer tutoring is available all enrolled CIU students! Our Peer Tutors eager and ready to help you reach your academic potential.

Click here to schedule an in-person or online appointment with an ASC peer tutor.

Learning Opportunities for ALL students at CIU:

Mango Workshops:
Click here to watch past workshops on-demand:
- Topics include:
  - How to Take a Test
  - Notetaking
  - Personal Finances
  - Secrets of the Library
  - Writing an Argument
  - How to Read a Textbook
  - Managing your Time
  - Writing Well / Citations
  - Healthy Habits

Contact Information:

Email: academicsuccess@ciu.edu

Phone: 803-807-5611

Academic Coaching

Academic Coaching is an individual weekly appointment with a coach. Coaching sessions can focus on accountability, academic needs, time management, etc. Coaching appointments are arranged through the Academic Success Center.

Meet Our ASC Team!

Photo of Lisa Lanpher

ASC Director: Lisa Lanpher

A native New Yorker, Mrs. Lanpher and her husband have served in Minnesota, the Philippines, and Florida before coming to

CIU in 2011. Mrs. Lanpher has a B.A. from The King's College in NY, and a Master of Education from the University of South

Florida.

Favorite Quote: "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." -- Jim Elliott

Email: lisa.lanpher@ciu.edu

ASC Assistant Director: Marlo Brayboy

Dr. Brayboy grew up in Manning, South Carolina and currently lives in Lexington with his wife. He is a retired veteran of the

U.S. Army. Dr. Brayboy is an alumnus of CIU, having earned his bachelor's degree in Bible and General Studies, a master's in

Ministry Studies, and a doctoral degree in Ministerial Leadership.

Favorite quote: "The greatest legacy one can pass on to one's children and grandchildren is not money or other material

things accumulated in one's life, but rather a legacy of character and faith." -Billy Graham

Email: marlo.brayboy@ciu.edu

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