Open-Door Academic Support

The Akin Learning Center is a warm and inviting space that is staffed during the academic day and on weeknight evenings by Learning Specialists. We believe that all students, at various times in their academic careers, can benefit from extra support, whether it is assistance with writing a paper, learning time management strategies, or adding some new study strategies to their repertoire.

We have an open-door policy for all Kents Hill students at the Akin Learning Center. Students can access a Learning Specialist during Flex Time or X-Block and by appointment during the week. Faculty and Advisors work with students who are struggling to set up appointments and students can always self-advocate and drop in for assistance. Below are some areas of our primary areas focus.

• Study Skills
• Time Management
• Test Taking Strategies
• Organization of Materials and Technology

In addition to open-door academic support for all students, Kents Hill offers a more intensive Learning Skills Program for students who would benefit from one-on-one (LSP-I) or small group (LSP-II) learning support. This is a fee-based service in which students meet with a Learning Specialist three times per week as part of their regular academic schedule. Students enrolled in this program build a close relationship with their Learning Specialist who serves as mentor, teacher, and partner on their journey. 

Learn More About the Learning Skills Program