Center of Academic Achievement
The Carlow University Center for Academic Achievement (CAA) provides tutoring and academic support to Carlow students. Professionals and peer tutors in math, science, writing, and learning skills work in collaboration with students in both individual and group settings. Faculty-approved peer tutors, who are also expert students, provide assistance and support classroom learning for a wide range of courses and guidance in the process of completing the Prior Learning Portfolio.
Astrid deMarrais founded the Learning Center in the mid 1970's. Working with her were Sr. Mary Cleta Larkin, the receptionist, and Sr Michael Rowland, a former mathematics faculty member, both Sisters of Mercy. Cornelius Kreke, a former faculty member in Chemistry, was a part time tutor in Chemistry. Astrid worked with faculty and administration in support of student learning, providing tutoring services and to developing the Prior Learning Portfolio, an opportunity for adults to earn credit for life experience.
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