Students who are undeclared are advised by Jan Taylor, Director of Career Planning, and a core of faculty specially trained to assist in this capacity. The faculty and staff work with students with special needs to help ensure equal opportunities for their success. Among the services available are extended time for tests, non-distracted test sites, sign interpreters, and tutoring in most courses. The University of Findlay offers a three-hour course for credit, Psychology 110 Strategies for College Learning. Skills such as time management, note taking, text book reading, test taking and memorization are covered in conjunction with addressing issues related to behavior and attitude.
Strong emphasis is placed on relating skills learned in the class to other course work.
The Tri-S Center is located in Shafer Library, Room 216. Donna Smith, director since 1986, oversees a variety of academic support programs at the University. The four tutoring centers listed are located in the Tri-S area. The Writing Center is staffed by trained student tutors. Students taking any course can work with these writing assistants at any stage in the writing process pre-writing, drafting, revising or editing.