Xavier University of Louisiana - Office of Academic Support Programs

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES / STUDENT ACADEMIC SUCCESS OFFICE

Dr. Vaneshette Henderson
Assistant Dean

Dr. Adrian Woods
Director of Academic Programs

Ms. Kimberly Moorehead
Academic Programs Coordinator

Mrs. Nedra Kelly
Executive Assistant

Ms. Angelle Scott
Writing Resource Center Coordinator

Ms. Maia Harrison
Writing Resource Center Instructor

Mr. Wayne Brown
Chemistry Resource Center Coordinator

Mrs. Lula Golston - Stewart
Reading Resource Center Coordinator

Dr. Monique Cola
Biology Resource Center Coordinator

Mr. Shane Bruno
Math Resource Center Coordinator

Ms. Mary Moore
Math Resource Center Instructor

Student Academic Success Office
St. Joseph Student Academic and Health Center
1 Drexel Drive, Suite 307, Box 164
New Orleans LA 70125
(504) 520-5466

READING RESOURCE CENTER

ST. JOSEPH ACADEMIC AND HEALTH CENTER
ROOM 111

HOURS OF OPERATION
MONDAY - FRIDAY
8:30 a. m. - 6:00 p. m.

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The Reading Resource Center’s mission is to provide reading skills by teaching and tutoring utilizing research-based reading strategies in all content areas. The Reading Resource Center provides a safe, non-threatening environment that promotes literacy for all students.
The Reading Resource Center is open to all students to support, collaborate and supplement courses, faculty and instruction by improving literacy.

Services:

One on one reading assistance
Small group assistance
Individual Reading Plans
Strategies/Advice for Reading Challenges
Independent Reading Practice/Reading Assessments
Software and computer programs for improving reading
Effective study skills strategies

READING RESOURCE CENTER STAFF

ACADEMIC RESOURCES MANAGER
Kenya Campbell
kcampbe2@xula.edu
(504) 520-7261
St. Joseph Academic and Health Center Room 107

STAFF INSTRUCTOR/COURSE INSTRUCTOR
Lula Golston-Stewart
lgolston@xula.edu
(504) 520-5058
St. Joseph Academic and Health Center Room 107

TUTORS
Kali Johnson kjohns44@xula.edu Anjanique Hill ahill5@xula.edu
Javon Bracy jbracy1@xula.edu

RULES

No eating or drinking
No cell phones
No loud talking
No music (headsphones only)
No unscheduled group study sessions

TARGET COURSES
Xavier University’s Reading Resource Center targets the Developmental Reading courses, RDNG 0992, Reading and Study Skills, and RDNG 0992i (Intensive Developmental Reading). All Xavier students are encouraged to utilize the center to sharpen reading skills and strengthen individual areas of reading weaknesses.
Students enrolled in SSA (Student Success Academy), Deciding majors and students on strict probation are also encouraged to utilize the Reading Resource Center.

WORKSHOP and SKILLS SESSION
Reading Basics
The Reading Process
Effective Reading Strategies
Reading in the Content Area

WEBSITES and READING LINKS
Ten Steps To Reading Series      www.townsendpress.net
Reading Strategies     http://www.paec.org/fdlrstech/9SixComprehension.pdf
College Reading    http://www.personal.psu.edu/scs15/Reading/strategies.html
Study Tips           http://www.academictips.org/
Brain Training      www.lumosity.com

Let us help you become a better READER!