Helping you achieve your academic and personal goals to become your most resilient self through relational and skill-based learning.
Our student success programs help students make a smooth transition into college. The Academic Success Center (ASC) is MNU’s primary academic resource for MNU students needing academic support. It is geared toward successfully boosting students’ ability to complete their undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Designed with MNU students’ success in mind, our mission is to help students achieve their academic goals. The ASC team works with students to develop a student success plan. Students may secure a tutor for a challenging class, enhance skills necessary to excel in their courses, set up accommodations, and much more. All services are free to MNU students.
The ASC is located on the first floor of Mabee Learning Commons.
Five types of tutoring are available for MNU students through the ASC: designated walk-in tutoring, small group tutoring, tutoring by appointment, and workshops, and online drop-off writing support. The subject, course, and tutors’ availability determine the type of tutoring offered. Because the ASC team realizes the need for support at all times of the day (and night), professional tutoring is available 24/7 via NetTutor (Live tutor subject hours may vary).
Visit the Academic Success Center or schedule online
Download Guide to Schedule an Appointment
To view availability outside of walk-in/drop by times listed below, please refer to www.accudemia.net to view weekly appointment-based availability if offered by your subject matter tutor. For more information and appointment scheduling, visit us in Mabee Learning Commons or contact us at 913-971-3387 or asc@vbj4.com.
*All appointment must be made 24-hours in advance. A confirmation email will be sent to your @vbj4.com email once received.”
*Hours listed below are subject to change. Please review to the ASC SharePoint/Moodle page for the latest greatest offerings via digital format this semester.
The Academic Success Center has received certification as a Level 1 tutor training program from the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).
NetTutor offers FREE 24/7 subject matter and college success skills tutoring as well as writing assistance in basic to advanced level courses. All MNU students have access to this online tutoring platform via the “Academic Help” section in Moodle. The Academic Help section can be found on the bottom right-hand side once signed into Moodle.
For steps on how to meet with a live tutor, drop off a paper, drop off a question, or access recordings of your previous online tutoring sessions, please review the Student Quick Reference Guide.
Adult/Professional students may email papers to asc@vbj4.com to be reviewed by a writing tutor. Papers will be returned by email in approximately 48-72 hours from the business day they are submitted. Writing assistance is not provided through the ASC on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Papers submitted on a Thursday will be returned on Monday at the earliest. Graduate, professional, and undergraduate students are invited to bring their papers for review in-person.
*ASC writing tutors can review course papers for grammar, punctuation, spelling, organization of ideas/flow, clarity, etc. but do not provide APA citation and formatting assistance. For APA assistance, please contact Dr. Mark Hayse, Library Director at mahayes@vbj4.com or Dr. Addison Lucchi, Instructional/Research Librarian and Professor of English at amlucchi@vbj4.com
The Academic Success Center’s tutoring program is proud to be Level 1 certified through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). This credential allows our tutors to become internationally recognized Level 1 certified Peer or Professional Tutors!
Training is provided, and the work hours are coordinated based on your availability. If you want to join our vibrant team of tutors, If you want to join our vibrant team of tutors, please go to the Student Worker: Academic Success Center Peer Tutor application.
If you are interested in joining our vibrant team of professional tutors, please go to the Part-time Professional Tutor application.
MNU students have access to student success coaches that help them generate a student success plan (SSP) that guides them towards college success and achievement. The SSP aids students in defining their academic and personal goals, identifying and connecting with relevant campus resources, developing college success skills (time management, organization, note taking, etc.), and securing the accountability that is needed at times to follow through.
Coaches are assigned to each student by the first letter of their last name. See below to identify your coach today!
*Includes coaching assistance for Traditional Bachelor of Nursing (TBSN) Students.
The Academic Success Center has scheduled various workshops to help you succeed.
What is Student Success Coaching?
Through the Academic Success Center (ASC), student success academic advisors offer streamlined, user-friendly services and resources to help a select number of professional and graduate students navigate various aspects of higher education. Services are focused on proactive advising, registration, and collaborative communication between various departments with the goal of student satisfaction. Students can access several ASC and MNU services through their assigned advisor such as subject matter tutoring, research and writing assistance, and counseling.
Whether you need help with a course you are struggling in, wanting to change your degree program, or thinking about how to overcome an obstacle that might cause an interruption in your educational pursuit, we are here for you. To schedule an appointment with a student success academic advisor, contact one of the individuals below!
*Includes assistance for the following programs, including: Associate of Arts both Liberal Art and Business, Bachelor of Art Degrees (Blended programs – Management in Leadership in Business, Management in Leadership in Information Technology, & Management in Leadership in Healthcare Administration), Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Unified Online Program (BSEEU) and Master of Science in Elementary Education Unified (MSEEU) program, Organizational Leadership, Online Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration and associated certificates, Master of Science in Management and associated certificates, Master Level certificates in Business Administration Strategies, Human Resource Management, Healthcare Administration, and Informatics.
Through the Academic Success Center (ASC), student success academic advisors offer streamlined, user-friendly services and resources to help a select number of professional and graduate students navigate various aspects of higher education. Services are focused on proactive advising, registration, and collaborative communication between various departments with the goal of student satisfaction. Students can access several ASC and MNU services through their assigned advisor such as subject matter tutoring, research and writing assistance, and counseling.
The Academic Success Center staff can help with tutoring in select subject areas. Tutoring resources are also available online, 24/7 through Smarthinking. Writing, Research, and Citation Help can be requested. In addition, Trained students can answer questions related to printing, Moodle, email, Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), OneDrive (cloud file storage), Wi-Fi access, and operating systems. They can help with many laptop and tablet issues, but cannot reinstall software, solve computer virus problems, or perform hardware repairs. There is a lot they can do, though, so when in doubt, please ask!
In MNU’s Learning Management System Moodle you can: communicate with instructors and other students, submit assignments, view posted grades, and get help. Moodle is available 24/7/365 with a toll-free number and live chat options available.
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Mabee Learning Commons
2030 East College Way
Olathe, KS 66062-1899
Semester Hours
Monday: 8:00 am-6:00 pm
Tues. – Thurs: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Summer Hours
Mon. – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Academic Success Center
2030 E. College Way
Olathe, KS 66062-1899
913-782-3750 or 800-800-8887
