The University of St. Michael’s College, in collaboration with the Office of the Principal and the John M. Kelly Library, is pleased to announce the launch of the Academic Success Centre, a new academic support initiative based in the Kelly Library.
Located on the main floor of the library, the Academic Success Centre brings together several core services in one welcoming, accessible space. Students now have coordinated access to one-on-one support for writing help, research help, and consultations with the Learning Strategist. Services are available through a combination of drop-in hours and bookable appointments. This new Centre also establishes a flexible framework for introducing new services as student needs continue to evolve.
All offerings are free to undergraduate students at St. Michael’s College. In addition, students enrolled in St. Michael’s College–sponsored courses are welcome to access Writing and Research Help through the Centre, regardless of college affiliation.
Dr. Stacy Reardon, Instruction Librarian and Director of Writing and Research Support, will serve as Coordinator of the Academic Success Centre. Stacy has led the Writing and Research Help Centre at St. Michael’s College for the past two years and brings deep experience in student-centered learning, writing pedagogy, and academic support. Her leadership will ensure strong continuity and continued innovation as the Centre evolves to meet student needs.
Replacing and building upon the long-standing work of the Writing and Research Help Centre, the Academic Success Centre reflects a broader, more integrated model of academic support—one that prioritizes academic rigor, collaboration, student confidence, and inclusive access to essential learning services.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to refer students to the Centre, and students are invited to explore its offerings throughout the academic year. Full service details, schedules, and booking instructions are available on the Kelly Library website.
The Academic Success Centre officially opens in Fall 2025, and we look forward to supporting students in this new and expanded way.