Co-Supervisors
Arlene Krellwitz
Jane Pole

Clerical
Julie Urick

Former Employees
Kate Quinlan

Para-Professionals
Bonna Hult
Marcia Schuberg

• 1970 - Tutoring services at Ferris State University began as a directive of Project Apollo under the supervision of Daniel Burcham.
• 1975 - Tutorial Services was established as a branch of Student Development Services in the College of Arts and Sciences and was located in the Starr Building.
• 1978 - Virginia Birnie coordinated Tutorial Services.
• 1989 - Judith Hooper appointed coordinator of Tutorial Services.
• 1995 - Tutorial Services combined with the Academic Skills Center to become the Academic Support Center and was housed temporarily in Helen Ferris Hall.
• 1996 - The Academic Support Center moved to its new home in the Arts and Science Commons. Kate Quinlan appointed supervisor of the Center.
• 1997 - The Academic Support Center became one of the charter programs in the newly established University College. Jane Pole appointed co-supervisor of the Center.
• 1999 - Arlene Krellwitz appointed co-supervisor.
• 2000 - Obtained tutor training certification in the internationally acclaimed College Learning and Reading Association program. Began collaborative program with UNIV instructors.
• 2001 - First recipient of the Ferris State University Distinguished Team Award.
• 2003 - Received the National Tutoring Association program excellence award.
• 2005 - Article published as a result of the collaboration between ASC and UNI instructors. Hosted the Michigan Tutorial Association annual.
  
  

Mission Statement
To provide all Ferris students access to a variety of academic skill-building opportunities that will assist them in their pursuit of academic excellence in a format that accommodates various learning preferences and schedules.