We realize that each of our students is different and that sometimes people learn in different ways. Many students may require academic support in order to accomplish their educational goals. With this in mind, we provide a host of services including accommodations for people with disabilities, free tutoring, access to computers and laptops, help with testing skills, and a mathematics enrichment center. We look forward to providing you with the services you need to make your college career a successful one!

Our mission is to promote student academic success by connecting them to our key services of Accommodations, Testing, and free walk-in or individual tutoring in the areas of:

  • Reading/Writing
  • Math (specific to any Richland class)
  • Biology/Chemistry
  • Other Subjects by Request

Other Services

  • Open Computer Center
  • Critical Thinking and Study Strategy Development
  • Study Groups Welcome

Academic Success Center Hours and Locations

Fall and Spring Semesters –  room S134
ASC@richland.edu

Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Evening Hours by appointment

Summer Semester – room S134
Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 Contact Information

Tutoring – room S134
(217) 875-7211, ext. 6379
tutoring@richland.edu

Math Enrichment Center – room S102
(217) 875-7211, ext. 6885
tutoring@richland.edu

Accommodations – room S134
(217) 875-7211, ext. 6379
accom@richland.edu

Testing – room N114
(217) 875-7211, ext. 6238
TestingCenter@richland.edu

Academic Success Center Staff

Tara Mata, Interim Director
(217) 875-7211, ext. 6302
Room S134
tmata@richland.edu

Tyrin Manns, Administrative Assistant
(217) 875-7211, ext. 6379
Room S134
tmanns@richland.edu

Carrie Crist, Mathematics and Academic Specialist
(217) 875-7211. ext. 6379
Room S102
tutoring@richland.edu