In addition to providing a forum for the interchange of ideas, methods, and practical research applications to learning, CRLA offers International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC). Since 1989 more than 1,000 college tutor training programs around the globe have received ITTPC at one or more levels.

James Holsinger, director of learning assistance, prepared and submitted extensive documentation regarding Elon's tutor-training program that outlined curriculum content and delivery, observations of tutoring sessions and assessment plans.

CRLA certification provides recognition and reinforcement for the successful work of tutors, sets professional standards of skills for tutors and augments the program for administrators and institutions.

NC AHEAD is the state-level professional association that is committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education. Kissell’s role is to facilitate conversation among peer-group private institutions across the state and serve as their voice on the NC AHEAD Board. 

She presented a session entitled “Our Greatest Assets are our Students as Mentors, Trainers, and Interns”  with Karen Franklin from Queen’s University and Katie Montie from UNC Charlotte at the Spring NC AHEAD Conference  held Monday, March 7, 2016. 

Kissell also facilitated the private college round-table session during the conference. 

• Access peer and faculty mentoring to enhance academic scholarship and better navigate Elon culture
• Sign up for skill development workshops
• Develop strategies to reach their full potential

To learn more, contact Dr. Janelle Rouse at jrouse3@elon.edu.

Tina Kissell is the Assistant Coordinator for Disabilities Services. A psychologist by training, Tina comes to Elon most recently from Moore County Schools where she served for a number of years as Director of Student Services for K-12.  Tina earned a B.S. in Social Psychology and Counseling from Juniata College and an M. S. Ed. in School Psychology from Bucknell University. She is also a doctoral candidate in the Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations program at UNC-G.  

Margaret Sheridan joins us as the Elon 101 Advising Fellow. Maggie completed her B.A. and M.A. degrees in English from Stetson University. While at Stetson, she worked as an advising specialist in their office of Career Development and Academic Advising and assisted in the teaching of introductory writing classes. For the next ten months, Maggie will be working closely with Jason Springer, Director of Elon 101, to transition the Elon 101 TA program to a peer mentor model.

Lauren Varboncoeur joins us as an Advising Fellow to support general advising, transfer students, and to teach the Exploring Majors and Careers course while Troy Martin is on leave for 2013-14 to work on his dissertation. Lauren received a B.A. in Sociology and Spanish from Bucknell University and earned an M. S. Ed. in College Counseling from Old Dominion University. While studying at ODU, Lauren worked as an advising intern in their Center for Major Exploration. Lauren also complemented her graduate studies by working for a number of years as a services specialist and case manager for ForKids, Inc., a non-profit organization in the Norfolk area for families who have been homeless or are at risk for homelessness.

Oct. 30     8:00 am or 4:00 pm

Oct. 31     12:15 pm or 4:00 pm

Nov. 1       12:30 pm or 4:00 pm