Center for Student Success (CSS)

The Center for Student Success offers free academic assistance to all Methodist College students in a welcoming and supportive environment. The CSS staff is committed to helping students improve upon the critical skills needed to grow and succeed in a rigorous, healthcare curriculum. Through tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, writing tutoring, workshops, and skills assessments, we can assist students with an array of subjects and services, including:

Nursing and other healthcare course assistance
Test-taking strategies and ATI test prep
Mathematics and math for meds
Writing assistance and paper reviews
Study skills and time management
Reading comprehension and critical thinking
Academic interventions/academic coaching

To learn more about our services, visit the CSS located in room W178, or call (309) 672-5957 or (309) 672-5557 to set up an appointment.

View our CSS YouTube Channel, D2L page, or look up tips on how to study and evaluate your learning style.

CSS Operating Hours

Hours vary depending on tutor availability. Please contact either the Director of the CSS or the CSS Nursing Coordinator at the emails below to request information on hours.

CSS Staff

Tricia Fox, MA
Director of the Center for Student Success
tfox@methodistcol.edu
309-672-5957

Nicholas Lara, RN, BSN
CSS Nursing Coordinator
nicholas.lara@carle.com
309-672-5557