Kresge Academics Support Center
The Kresge Center is an in-center and out-reach academic support unit offering a range of services commensurate with most student and faculty needs. Kresge staff provide training in prerequisite skills and developmental skills, instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, studying, tutoring, text readability assessment for faculty, small group study groups, and study skills.
Developmental Education
The University offers developmental courses in reading, writing,
and basic mathematical skills. Developmental courses in reading
and writing are required if the English and reading ACT scores
are between 12 - 16. The developmental math course is required
if the math ACT score is 12-18. Students may test out of the developmental
courses if the reading, writing, and math placement tests are
passed. The goal of the Developmental Education Program is to
assist and equip students for further academic endeavors. Students
in the Developmental Education Program can enroll in no more than
13 credit hours each semester. Developmental classes must be passed
within the first two semesters of college work at MNU. Developmental
education specialists are on staff in the Kresge Academic Support
Center located in the Mabee Library and Learning Resource Center.
Placement tests are given by appointment at both summer orientations and at the beginning of each fall and spring semesters. ACT and CLEP testing
Students With Special Needs
The University offers reasonable accommodations to students with
special needs in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities
Act (1990). Any student wishing to inquire about accommodations
should contact Cynthia Lindsey, the Disability Support Service
Provider, in the Kresge Center. Prior to receiving accommodations,
the student must provide proper documentation verifying the disability.
Any information provided is strictly voluntary and will be kept
confidential. The information will be used for the student’s immediate
benefit.
Kresge Staff
The professional staff is dedicated to helping students achieve academic goals.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the following staff:
Cynthia
Lindsey, Director/Learning Specialist
Linda
Andrews, Office Manager
Location of the Center
Located on the first floor of the Mabee Library and Learning Resource
Center, the Kresge Center is open during the fall and spring semesters
on a drop-in or by appointment basis. Assistance requested at
other times will be accommodated as possible by appointment.
Semester Hours
Daytime:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Evening:
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday
