Learning Specialists
How Can We Help?
Learning Specialists are professional staff members who assist students in developing better study strategies in order to help students fulfill their academic goals and potential. Our Learning Specialists are available to the entire campus community and offer the following services:
- Providing strategies to help students improve their study methods
- Guiding students on academic probation
- Helping to improve test taking skills, including managing test anxiety
- Assisting students to develop methods of managing their time and class assignments
- Serving as a mentor to students who require ongoing academic support
- Providing learning support for individuals with disabilities
- Conducting a study behavior assessment, which helps evaluate a student?s strengths and challenges with regards to academics
Meet the Learning Specialists
Cindy Murray
Learning Specialist
Office: Mowrey 112
Specialty Areas: learning strategies for the sciences, research methods and statistics, high school-to-college transition, resilience-building, and working with non-traditional students
Jaime Juarez
Learning Specialist/CAPS Coach
Office: Mowrey 109
Specialty Areas: English and History, Study Skills, Strategies and habits.
Deb Schooley
Learning Specialist/CAPS Coach
Office: Mowrey 110
Specialty Areas: time management, study skills, test anxiety, test-taking skills, reading strategies, and campus resources
Dr. Justus Hartzok
Coordinator of Course-based Tutoring/Learning Specialist
Office: Mowrey 111
Specialty Areas: History and the Humanities, analytical skills, research and reading strategies, study and test-taking skills, and learning habits