MISSION
The Academic Skills Center, in accordance with the Mission Statement of Buffalo State College, promotes "the intellectual, personal, and professional growth" of our students. It seeks "to inspire a lifelong passion for learning, and to empower a diverse population of students to succeed as citizens of a challenging world." The Academic Skills Center encourages excellence in all Buffalo State students. It provides a dedicated staff of professional tutors who are prepared to assist students in a variety of subjects and enable them to succeed in their academic, individual, and vocational pursuits.
VISION
The Academic Skills Center of University College will be a recognized leader in accomplishing the following goals:
- Providing students with the most competent tutors available.
- Supporting students in fulfilling their academic goals in specific subjects and ultimately in their chosen disciplines.
- Increasing student confidence in Buffalo State College as a school that cares about their academic success.
CORE VALUES
- Tutors of the Academic Skills Center treat every student with respect and consideration.
- Tutors are prepared to answer students’ questions with a genuine concern for their success.
- Tutors strive to instill students with greater understanding of their subject and greater confidence in their coursework.
- Tutors encourage students to achieve academic excellence.