Academic Support Center
Maryville College offers an effective and wide array of academic support for its students. The Academic Support Center provides a variety of study options, including Supplemental Instruction, Math Tank, and Writing Center.
The Center is located in the lower level of Thaw Hall and is open 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students may drop in the office, contact staff by email, or dial the main office number 865-981-8124.
Academic Support Services
Individualized Learning Strategies
Academic Support Center professionals offer consultations to individuals throughout the semester, focusing on learning styles and strategies for reading, note-taking, test preparation, test-taking, academic goal setting, organization, and time management.
Group Study Sessions
Group Study is the largest component of the College’s academic support system and focuses on collaborative learning through weekly peer-led sessions. Opportunities to share opinions, class notes, reflections, ideas, and theories in preparation for exams, assignments, and class projects are just a few of the benefits. See the Academic Support Schedule.
Supplemental Instruction
Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions are facilitated by SI leaders, students who have previously succeeded in the course and have specific SI training in group facilitation and learning strategies. The SI leaders attend all class lectures, taking notes and modeling effective classroom learning strategies. SI Leaders work closely with teaching faculty to create sessions that integrate how-to-learn with what-to-learn. During each weekly review session, SI Leaders guide students through class material in a collaborative environment where students discuss important concepts, develop strategies for studying the subject, practice problem solving, and test each other. A schedule of weekly sessions and locations are available each semester.