Shepard Academic Resource Center
Brenda Greiner, M.A., director
The Shepard Academic Resource Center (SARC) was established under the Office of the Provost by regent Steve Shepard. Its objective is to be a resource and partner for academic needs beyond the classroom, and to join students in their learning process through outreach, mentoring, coaching, and modeling.
The SARC is located in Buckley Center 101 and can be reached at (503) 943-7895 or sarc@up.edu. The Center's webpage is located at www.up.edu/SARC.
The SARC is a division of departments including:
First Year Experience
Brenagh Sanford, M.Ed., assistant director
First Year Experience provides programs and outreach specifically for first-year students as they make the transition from high school to college.
Learning Commons
Chloe Terrell, M.Ed., associate director of tutoring services
In the Learning Commons, students can connect with peer mentors in a variety of disciplines to deepen their learning through practice, questions, and review. Peer learning assistance is available to all UP students who want to reach greater levels of success in a variety of subjects,
Accessible Education Services
Susan Ayres, associate director
Accessible Education Services works in partnership with students with disabilities, faculty, and staff to coordinate reasonable accommodations and access to the University's programs and activities. Accommodations include extended time on exams, housing accommodations, assistive technology, and other individually-tailored accommodations, according to student need.
Care Team: Academic Support
Andy Poundstone, associate director for student academic support
The Care Team program is a referral program for faculty, staff, students, and parents who are concerned about the physical, emotional, academic, or personal health of a University student. The Care Team can assess the situation, offer support, and provide referrals to the breadth of resources on-campus.
The Academic Care Team offers guidance to students struggling in areas such as study skills or time management, and it offers support to students with concerns about academic warnings, midterm grades, registration.
First-Generation Student Support
Brooke Brown, program manager
The first-generation community serves as a resource for all students and families to ensure a smooth and successful transition from high school to college life and beyond.