The Academic Success Center

Meet the Staff

Where to Find Us

The Academic Success Center is on the third floor of McQuade Library. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and evenings by appointment.

For general questions, please email or call us at 978-837-5278. Individual contact information is listed below.

Our Staff

Peter Ellard
Dean of Student Success and Academic Support
Sarah Anderton
Academic Success Coach/Learning Specialist, Promise
Carlene Bell-Flanagan
Academic Accommodation Assistant, Accessibility Services
Kait Bouthillette
Academic Success Coach/Learning Specialist, Promise
Ashley Callis
Accessibility Services Specialist
Katlyn Carr
Accessibility Services Graduate Office Advisor
Catherine Chandler
Assistant Director, Engagement, Training & Tech
Nora Cochrane
Director, Compass Program
Sarah Cowdell, MEd’18
Assistant Director Student Success: FYE & Pioneer Scholars
Jennifer Evans
Assistant Dean of Student Success: Academic Support Programs
Kristy Forrest ’15, MEd’16
Academic Advisor and Success Coach, Academic Success Center
Sharon Garvin
Administrative Assistant, Writing Center
Moriah “Mo” John, MEd’17
Assistant Director of Student Success: Accessibility Services & Activate Program
Robert Koch
Director, Writing, Tutoring & Math Centers
Laura Lyons, MEd’15
Director of Operations: Academic Success Center
Kelly Maccario
Administrative Assistant, Academic Success Center
Traci McCubbin
Director, Promise Program
Christine McLaughlin
Academic Advisor and Success Coach, Academic Success
Kate Parsons
Assistant Director of Student Success, Writing Center
Jodi Rachins
Director, Accessibility Services
Diane Shaw
Associate Dean of Student Success: Director, Academic Support & Advising
Jennifer Stach
Compass Success Coach, Compass Program
Annette Visconti
Office Manager, Academic Success Center

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