View this presentation [link] about CASA's services.
CASA is supported by student fees provided by the Indiana-Purdue Student Government Association; services are provided at no additional cost to IPFW students who are currently enrolled.
Mission
The Centers for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA) offer student-centered, peer-based learning assistance services designed to enhance student academic performance in their courses in order to improve student retention and perseverance toward graduation.
We are located on the ground floor of Kettler Hall. Check us out.
We look forward to seeing you!
The CASA Staff
Barton Price, Ph.D. Director of the Centers for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA)
Ph.D. Religion, Florida State University Phone: 260-481-6268 Email: priceb@ipfw.edu
Duties: The Director of CASA identifies and manages peer-based learning strategies that support IPFW's course and program learning objectives. He assesses CASA programs and employee effectiveness in the support of measurable student learning outcomes. He coordinates leadership programming for the development of CASA student employees.
The Director manages budgets, operations and logistics of peer-based learning facilities including technology and equipment.
Kristine Frye, M.A. Coordinator of Composition, Communication, and Supplemental Instruction
B.A. Journalism, Ball State University
M.A. English and Linguistics, IPFW
Phone: 260-481-0257
Duties:
The coordinator manages the operations in the Writing Center, supervises the CASA Desk Receptionist in the library, and supervises tutoring in International Languages (walk-in assistance and embedded tutoring). The coordinator also collaborates with the departments of English and Linguistics, Communication, and International Languages to develop strategies for enhancing students' skills in communicating in written and spoken modalities.
Ms. Frye is a member of several campus committees, including the Learning Commons Council, the Helmke Library Marketing Team, and the Learning Commons New Student Orientation Team, and has participated in many campus initiatives, including the Student Employment Training program and the Helmke Refresh Marketing Team. She is also an instructor for English W131.
Jack Schroeder, M.A., M.L.S. Coordinator of Math and Science Tutoring
B.A. Chemistry, Math, and Physics, University of Minnesota - Mankato
A.M. Chemistry, Univesity of South Dakota
M.A. English, IPFW
M.L.S. Liberal Studies, IPFW
Phone: 260-481-5722
Duties:
The coordinator supervises tutoring in Math and sciences, including walk-in, group, and embedded tutor programs.
The coordinator also supervises the operations of the Math Testing Center.
Deborah Braun CASA Administrative Assistant
Phone: 260-481-5419 Email: braund@ipfw.edu
Duties: The CASA Administrative Assistant supports CASA professional staff in departmental operations, including the processing of purchasing and billings. She assists the Director with budget reconciliation.
In addition, the CASA Administrative Assistant assists in processing hiring paperwork and payroll information for all student employees.
Ms. Braun also assists students with scheduling tutoring appointments and answers questions related to accessing CASA services.
Location: Kettler Hall, Room G18 Closed for Summer
"As a future math teacher, I have really enjoyed working as a tutor for CASA. I hope the students I tutor have learned a lot from me; I know I have learned a lot from them." Vreneli Brenneman Math Education Graduation: Fall 2015
"CASA really gave me a reality check and truly showed me what it takes to be a student. It wasn't that I was stupid or bad at math, I was bad at studying. I didn't study an additional two hours out of class for every hour in class like CASA taught me. Not only have my math skills increased tremendously, my overall study ethic has improved tenfold. I got a C in MA 109, B in MA113, and currently tracking on a A in MA 153. If you are a student at IPFW and you are struggling academically, CASA is the answer. The way I see it is, you have an opportunity of a life time by utilizing CASA and you are only hurting yourself if you do not take advantage of it." Dylan Gloy Geology
Welcome to CASA
