Shepard Academic Resource Center

Brenda Greiner, M.A., director

The Shepard Academic Resource Center (SARC) was established under the Office of the Provost by regent Steve Shepard. Its objective is to be a resource and partner for academic needs beyond the classroom, to join students in their learning process through outreach, mentoring, coaching, and modeling. The SARC is a division of departments including:

First Year Experience

Brenagh Sanford, M.Ed., assistant director

First Year Experience provides programs specifically for first-year students as they make the transition from high school to college.

Learning Commons

Drew Gonrowski, Ph.D., associate director

In the Learning Commons (LC) students can connect with peer mentors in a variety of disciplines to deepen their learning through practice, questions, and review. Peer learning assistance is available to all UP students who want to reach greater levels of success in a variety of subjects

Accessible Education Services (AES)

Susan Ayres, AES manager

Accessible Education Services serves over 300 students with disabilities each semester through accommodations such as extended time on exams, housing accommodations, assistive technology, and other individually-tailored accommodations, according to student need.

Care Team: Academic Support

Andy Poundstone, associate director

The Care Team program is a referral program for faculty, staff, students, and parents who are concerned about the physical, emotional, academic, or personal health of a University student. The Care Team can assess the situation, offer support, and provide referrals to the breadth of resources on-campus.

The Shepard Academic Resource Center is located in Buckley Center 101 Buckley Center 163 and can be reached at (503) 943-7895 or SARC@up.edu. The center's webpage is located at www.up.edu/SARC.