Hayssen Academic Resource Center (HARC)
The mission of the Hayssen Academic Resource Center (the HARC) is to address the academic support needs of the students, faculty, and staff of Lakeland University by providing information, skills training, and resource support in the areas of learning skills and critical thinking.
Lakeland supports the principles of Self-efficacy, Belonging, Purpose, and Growth Mindset as a framework for the success of our first-year students. This includes the following academic support services:
Academic coaching:
- Individual and group coaching sessions available by appointment, in-person and virtually
- Undergraduate courses in all major areas of study have free, unlimited academic coaching provided
- Students in their first year often experience challenges with time management, prioritization, and discipline. The HARC offers academic coaches trained in study skills and time management. Students often meet with time management coaches on a weekly basis to maintain their schedules.
- The HARC also provides specially trained writing coaches that are available to support students with academic writing across all disciplines, in all courses.
- The HARC director works directly with students impacted by ADHD/ADD.
The HARC webpage
Academic and housing accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
- The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures equal access to post-secondary education for students who have a documented medical, emotional, or educational disability
- Students who had an IEP or a 504 plan in high school may qualify to receive academic accommodations at Lakeland
- Accommodations are designed to recognize the importance of the student's individual needs as well as the academic integrity of course learning objectives
- Accommodations in high school provide specialized instruction and support, whereas accommodations at the post-secondary level provide opportunities for equal access to instruction and assessment
- Housing accommodations may also be considered, including single room and emotional support animal requests
- Students may also request temporary accommodations due to illness or injury
- Provisions for students experiencing pregnancy or related conditions are provided under TIX of the Office of Civil Rights
- Support services for international students are provided through the HARC
Lakeland's Disability Services webpage
I would like to encourage all student to visit the Hayssen Academic Resource Center (the HARC), which is located on the 2nd floor of our library. Here you will find:
- Private study and testing rooms
- Flex rooms for studying with large screen monitors and white boards
- Casual study environment for individual and group work
- Engagement activities (Harry Potter week, MARVEL week, Star Wars week, hot cocoa bar)
- Meeting space for student organizations
- Director's office
Contact information
Karen Eckhardt, HARC Director
ADA Coordinator
Adjunct Professor of Education
920-565-1021 ext. 2115
eckhardtkl@lakeland.edu
