The Learning Enrichment and Academic Development (LEAD) Center Impact

The Learning Enrichment and Academic Development (LEAD) Center

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Where we are all about your academic success!

Struggling to understand a homework assignment? Don't understand what just happened in class? Staring at a blank screen, and your first draft is due next week?

Don't worry! we're here to help.

Located on the second floor of the Ruth Ann Musick library, The Learning Enrichment and Academic Development (LEAD) Center offers a variety of resources to help overcome many academic challenges you may face.

At the LEAD Center, you can get peer and professional tutoring, workshops, peer mentoring, and much more! You can learn more about the LEAD Center as a professor or as a student by visiting our Faculty FAQs page or Student FAQs page. You can also explore some of our resources currently available, ranging from study tips to our tutors' favorite homework helpers. Still want to know more? Contact Bri DiBacco to have us come visit your classroom! However you choose to engage, you will emerge from your sessions at the LEAD Center ready to take flight and succeed!

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Our Mission

The LEAD Center connects Fairmont State University students with trained tutors and resources to enrich their education and become independent, confident learners.

What We Offer

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In addition to traditional, one-on-one tutoring sessions, the LEAD Center is constantly developing new ways to connect with our Falcons! Here are just a few examples of services we offer:

  • Group study sessions led by peer and/or professional tutors
  • Individualized sessions for strengthening college skills like studying effectively, taking notes, and managing time
  • Test proctoring
  • Test-prep
  • Success workshops such as...
    • Deciphering a Syllabus
    • Studying Smarter, Not Harder!
    • Making the Most of Your Time

Tune in to our social media pages frequently, or even stop by the front desk of the LEAD Center, to be notified about upcoming events and workshops.

Even if you aren't seeking tutorial services, feel free to stop by and utilize our private studying pods located at the front desk!

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Questions?
Student FAQs
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions section.
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Need Help?
Resources
Here's a collection of our favorite links, videos, and PDFs on common student problems and concerns.
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Have Questions?
Faculty FAQs
Check out our Faculty FAQs for more information.
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Set up a Test
The LEAD Center offers testing options for students with accommodations.
Overview of the LEAD Center
Schedule Here
Class Visits
Interested in having a tutor present the LEAD Center to your class or want to bring your class over for a LEAD Center tour?
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Apply Here
Join the Team
Fairmont State peer educators are an important aspect to the Falcon education. Connect with students, learn leadership skills, and change lives!
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Events
Join us for workshops, group study, and other events!
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TEAS Information
Nursing students in need of TEAS testing information can find more here.

Contact Us

If you have a question, we will either answer it or direct you to someone who can!

Bri DiBacco

Coordinator

 304-367-4722

 lead@fairmontstate.edu

Book a session

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Interested in Joining Our Team? 

 Spring 2025 Hours

We accept drop-ins and appointments Monday through Friday, as well as Sunday. Please keep in mind that times may fluctuate throughout the semester as we work to accommodate all Falcons! Appointments can be requested via Navigate.

Monday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday 4 - 9 p.m.

 

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