The Learning Enrichment and Academic Development (LEAD) Center

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.

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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ACCUPLACER

Need to take the ACCUPLACER? Learn how to register and prepare.

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More Info

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

Request a class visit

Interested in Joining Our Team?

Fall 2024 Hours

We accept drop-ins and appointments Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and by appointment only on Friday. 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	9:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday	9:00am - 9:00pm
Friday	By Appointment
Sunday	3:00pm - 9:00pm

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