Center for Learning and Assessment Support (CLAS)

Need Good, Comfortable Academic Support? Come to CLAS!

The Center for Learning and Assessment Support (CLAS) provides the CLAS Lounge, a comfortable study lounge in RC 109, and four major academic services, all geared to help you during your time at Alverno: accessibility services, multilingual learning, tutoring support, and the Assessment Center. Each of these services is available to students on a self-referral basis. See our individual service pages for more information, but here are the basics:

Student Accessibility and Accommodations
Accommodations are arranged through self-referral and documentation of disabilities. We provide reasonable adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access to education for students with physical and/or learning disabilities, as well as students experiencing needs related to pregnancy and childbirth. These accommodations can include academic/non-academic and permanent/temporary accommodation needs, as well as accommodations for licensure and graduate admissions exams. Questions? Contact Sara Vogel (RC 131) Sara.Vogel@alverno.edu or (414) 382-6026

Multilingual Learning Support
We offer language-related support to help students develop their ability to navigate between English and other languages that they or others in their home environment may speak as they work to manage assignments, class experiences, and the living environment at Alverno. Services include arranging extra time for assessments, including licensure and graduate admissions exams, and providing in-person or online consultations. Questions? Contact CLAS at CLAS@alverno.edu.

Tutoring
Our tutoring support includes peer and professional tutoring, both available drop-in and by-appointment. Our peer tutors are highly successful students who can assist their peers with a wide variety of academic challenges, providing support in a relaxed and social setting. Our professional tutors specialize in math, writing, test preparation, communication, planning/organization, and multilingual learning. Questions? For PEER TUTORING, contact Raechel Bowersox (RC 119) Raechel.Bowersox@alverno.edu or (414) 382-6021. For PRO TUTORING, contact ML Cogar (RC 129) Mary.Cogar@alverno.edu or (414) 382-6223 for test prep, writing, reading, or speaking support, or Jon Cox (RC 109F) Jonathan.Cox@alverno.edu or (414) 382-6127 for mathematics and quantitative literacy support.

The Assessment Center: Accommodated and Makeup Assessments
The Assessment Center in RC 114 provides a quiet environment for students to take assessments. It features a general room for multiple students to test simultaneously with minimal distractions, as well as a few private rooms for students with documented needs that require complete focus or read-aloud services. Students use the Assessment Center for official accommodations, makeup assessments arranged with instructors, or when they cannot complete assessments during regular class time. Questions? Contact Raechel Bowersox (RC 119): Raechel.Bowersox@alverno.edu or (414) 382-6021

 New and Growing in 2024: Visit us in your CLAS Lounge!

Beyond our services, we have created a welcoming, relaxing space for you right next to the Rotunda in RC 109. You’ll find a cozy, chill atmosphere with tables for individual or group study, two private study rooms, comfortable chairs and sofas, a brown/white noise machine, a microwave, some office supplies, and snacks most days, too. We also have an ATM, B&W printer/copier/scanner, color printer, and FAX that you can use. You can access the Tutoring Room (includes computers and a printer), Tech Services, the Assessment Center, and the Media Hub all from the Lounge, too. The CLAS Lounge is open whenever classes are happening. We invite you to talk with us about reserving the space for club meetings and events, such as workshops or film viewings with your official campus clubs. 

 Come on in and get comfortable in CLAS!

For more information e-mail CLAS@alverno.edu.