Student Success Team
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In Case of Academic Difficulty
- Contact the professor of the class in which you are struggling. Your professor may have ideas for improvement, or may know of campus resources that can be helpful. The sooner you contact your professor, the better!
- Work with the course TA, if one is available. Also attend study sessions if they are offered, or meet with other class members to work in study groups.
- Meet with your academic advisor. You can request or change an advisor by picking up a Change of Advisor(s) form from the registrar's office or printing the form from this link and returning to the registrar's office.
- Take advantage of campus academic supports, including including the Composition Commons, math labs, supplemental instruction opportunities and world language tutoring (see Academic Tutoring & Resources).
- Contact educational support services, on the second floor of the HUB. This is particularly important if you have a documented learning disability. Information is available at www.whitworth.edu/educationalsupportservices.
- Student Success Coaches: Contact Rebecca Blackburn to inquire about being paired with a peer coach to support your academic success.
- Take the SIGI 3 interest inventory in career services to help determine majors that fit your interests.
- Take GE 148 (Planning: Major and Career) to explore your strengths and interests. This course is typically offered in the spring.
Career Services:509.777.3272
Webpage: www.whitworth.edu/careerservices
Tiffany Riddle
Director, Career ServicesSandy Nowack
Assistant Director
Career Services/Internships- For further information about academic options, please contact Brooke Kiener in academic affairs or Landon Crecelius in student success.
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Academic Tutoring & Resources
Spring 2018
General Study Skills
howtostudy.org
www.testtakingcentral.comSI (supplemental instruction) is a learning enhancement program offered for historically challenging classes including introductory courses in biology, chemistry and physics. The SI sessions are optional collaborative learning sessions that provide students with a systematic and disciplined approach for processing the subject material assigned by the professor. Therefore, SI sessions focus on group activities involving critical thinking and problem-solving exercises centered on the course material. They are scheduled outside of class time in the evening and they are led by trained student leaders who’ve received the department’s or professor’s stamp of approval. All the sessions are free and open to all students enrolled in the class. Students attending SI sessions tend to average half a letter grade higher. See opportunities listed below.
Core Program
S.I. Core 150
Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., Lindaman 206
Core 250 Tutoring
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m., Lindaman 206
Biology
1. S.I. Biology 141 sections 5-8
Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m., Robinson 141
2. S.I. Biology 141 sections 1-4
Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Robinson 141
Chemistry
1. S.I. General Chemistry II
Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Robinson 345
2. S.I. General Chemistry II 181
Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m., Robinson 345
3. S.I. Organic Chemistry II
Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Robinson 345
4. S.I. Organic Chemistry 271, primary faculty K. Wheeler
Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m., Robinson 345
5. Chemistry Tutoring
TBD
Computer Science
Tutoring for CS I, CS II and Data Structures
Sundays through Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Eric Johnston Science Center 308Library
Librarians are available to assist students with any and all research. Also, check out the library's research guides for research help by subject, or visit the research strategy page for step-by-step instructions on how to research a topic.
Math
1. Math Lab
Sunday-Thursday evenings, 7-9 p.m., Hendrick Hall 120Physics
1. S.I. Physics II
Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Johnston 141
2. S.I. Gen Physics 151, primary faculty K. Sankaran
Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m., Johnston 141
Success Coaching
General educational support is available with peer coaches who are trained to review essential skills such as time-management, goal-setting, study skills, test-taking strategies, etc. Success coaching with a student peer is available. Email studentsuccess@whitworth.edu.
World Languages & Cultures
French Tutoring
Thursdays and Sundays, 8-9 p.m., Robinson 126
German Tutoring
Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., Library 208
Spanish Tutoring (All Levels)
Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-9 p.m.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-9 p.m.
Library 208Writing Assistance: Whitworth Composition Commons
Composition Commons offers individual and small-group writing consultation to any person affiliated with Whitworth. Visit the commons for feedback on any aspect of writing, including getting started on an assignment, developing an argument, and/or final revisions and editing. PowerPoint presentations, conference posters, and other multimodal compositions are also welcomed! Sessions are only 30-60 minutes long, so come with specific questions about your project. To make an appointment for a consultation, navigate to www.whitworth.edu/compositioncommons, click on the "Make an Appointment" button, and follow the instructions provided. You will meet your consultant in Cowles Library Room 242.
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Mental, Physical & Emotional Health Resources
Interventions for Students with Health or Emotional Issues
In a medical emergency, call 911.
In a non-emergency situation, contact the Whitworth Health & Counseling Center, located in Schumacher Hall.
If the student is reluctant to schedule a counseling appointment, offer to call the counseling center and assist in making the appointment. Students receive 10 free counseling appointments per year. Call 509.777.3259 for a medical appointment; call 509.777.4450 for a counseling appointment.
In any emergency, even on campus, 911 should be your first call. On campus non-emergency security matters should be reported to the Whitworth Security Office at 509.777.4444.
If you're calling from a campus landline, dial just the last four digits of the telephone numbers listed below.
Health & Counseling Center
Medical Appointments
Counseling Appointments
Monica Whitlock, Director, Counseling Services
Amy Cutler, Director, Health Center
Chaplain Services: 509.777.4345
Forrest Buckner, Dean of Spiritual Life
Mindy Smith, Campus Pastor
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In Case of Financial Difficulty
Please make an appointment with your financial aid counselor, located in McEachran Hall. Counselors are assigned by the first letter of your last name:
A-D
Sarah Austin, 509.777.4306
M-O
David Barnes, 509.777.4309
E-J
Rocco Stefano, 509.777.4378 P-V
Lori Johnson, 509.777.4234
K-L
Traci Stensland, 509.777.4335
W-Z
John Breneman, 509.777.4836
Jennifer Keen, Veterans, Scholarship Coordinator, 509.777.4545.
If you have questions about satisfactory progress (for receiving financial aid), including the number of credits you must take and the grade-point average you must maintain for aid, please contact your financial aid advisor.
Balance Your Bucs Workshops: Balance Your Bucs is a student-led personal-finance group that seeks to provide a foundation for a lifetime of financial well-being for every student on campus. We offer two workshops every month to the Whitworth community on every level of personal finance.
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In Case of Emergency
- Call: Call 911 for any potential safety or medical emergency. (When in doubt, call 911.) Then call Whitworth Security (509.777.4444) and notify the nearest Whitworth staff member. If circumstances clearly don't warrant an emergency response, contact the health & counseling center (509.777.4450) or another staff member or student leader about the best course of action.
- Assess/Act: Use your best judgment to ensure your personal safety and the safety of those around you.
- Monitor: Monitor university channels for information in case of a large-scale or general campus emergency. These channels include the university website, email, text messages, the switchboard and local media.
For additional information on services provided by the health & counseling center, please visit www.whitworth.edu/health &counselingcenter.
- Call: Call 911 for any potential safety or medical emergency. (When in doubt, call 911.) Then call Whitworth Security (509.777.4444) and notify the nearest Whitworth staff member. If circumstances clearly don't warrant an emergency response, contact the health & counseling center (509.777.4450) or another staff member or student leader about the best course of action.
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Helpful Phone Numbers
Academic Affairs: 509.777.3203
Randall Michaelis, Associate Provost for Instruction; Transfer Seminar
Melissa Rogers, Director of First-Year Programs
Chaplain Services: 509.777.4345
Forrest Buckner, Dean of Spiritual Life
Mindy Smith, Campus Pastor, Small-Group Ministry Coordinator
Student Success: 509.777.4973
Website: www.whitworth.edu/studentconcernform
Landon Crecelius, Director of Student Success
Rebecca Blackburn, Assistant Director of Student Success
Debbie Ide, Student Success Specialist
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Beverly Kleeman, Registrar
Housing
Website: www.whitworth.edu/housing
Alan Jacob, Associate Director of Student Housing
Intercultural Center/International Center
David Garcia, Assistant Dean for Student Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Lulu Gonzalez, Assistant Director for International Student Programs
Marie Whalen, Associate Director of International Admissions & Recruitment
Registrar: 509.777.3715
Website: www.whitworth.edu/registrar
Beverly Kleeman, Registrar
Lorrie Workman (Last names A-K)
Kerry Templeton (Last names L-Z)
Mike Ediger, Health Sciences/Nursing Advisor
Julia Stronks, Pre-Law Advisor
Mike Sardinia, Pre-Med AdvisorSecurity: 509.777.4444
Website: www.whitworth.edu/security
Student Accounts: 509.777.4495
Darla Freeborn, Manager
Student Accounting ServicesKathy Goligoski, Account Specialist
(Last names A-K)Carol Volkmuth, Account Specialist
(Last names L-Z)Amber Rogan, Account Specialist
(Last names O-Z)Student Life: 509.777.3271
Website: www.whitworth.edu/studentlife
Rhosetta Rhodes, Vice President & Dean of Student Life
Tim Caldwell, Director of Residence Life
Craig Chatriand, Associate Dean
Community Standards and Compliance