LEAD Tutoring is provided for all students who want to improve their understanding of course material and their grades. Studies show that students who attend this form of tutoring regularly can earn up to a letter grade higher than those who choose not to attend. Attendance is voluntary so students may choose to go to sessions whenever they wish. Most of our semester data collections indicate that students who go often or to all sessions tend to perform better in the course.
The Belk Library and Information Commons is centrally located on campus in a beautifully-designed facility. The library is a hub of activity, opening its doors to over a million visitors per year. The library shares its holdings with Western Carolina University and UNC Asheville and features a rich and unique collection, from rare artifacts of Appalachian history, state-of-the-art technology, and books of all kinds.
Research Advisory Program (RAP sessions) provides students the opportunity to meet with a librarian for in-depth reference assistance to identify appropriate sources for a research topic. These sessions will give students uninterrupted time with a librarian to learn about reference materials and databases in a specific field or discipline. Sessions can last from 15 minutes to an hour or more depending on the student's research needs.