Bashevkin Center for Academic Excellence

The Bashevkin Center for Academic Excellence is part of our Student Academic Support Services at Hatch Learning Commons. We provide free, on-going academic support to students in order to assist them in becoming more independent and successful learners.

The Center seeks to assist students in strengthening their skills in various content areas, as well as helping them to develop important skills in time management, learning and study strategies. We welcome students of all abilities and can serve as an initial contact for those with learning differences.

Peer Tutors

Our Peer Tutors have received specialized training, have demonstrated strong academic skills, and have been recommended by faculty. They provide assistance for students demonstrating a need for course content support in a wide range of core subjects including: Accounting, Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, Legal Studies, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Statistics, and Writing.

Individualized assistance is arranged by appointment through an online scheduling system. center

Student Learning Assistants (SLAs)

Student Learning Assistants (SLAs) are embedded in key courses to help students get the most out of their classroom experience. The SLA has already completed and excelled in the course in which they are embedded. They are available during class periods to enhance the classroom experience as well as for regularly scheduled “lab” or study sessions with students from the class.

Academic Coaches

Academic Coaches are professionals responsible for developing appropriate strategic plans to enhance and facilitate learning and independent study for students. They work with students to assess their needs, strengths, and weaknesses and identify ways to improve academic functioning and performance.

Academic Coaches at Bay Path can assist students in developing study strategies, exam prep strategies, improving reading comprehension,  overcoming writer’s block, note taking techniques, time management, and organizational skills.. Academic Coaches are available in the areas of general academic support, writing, mathematics, ESL/ELL, and MTEL preparation.

Workshop Series

Throughout the year, the Bashevkin Center hosts workshops that go beyond specific course content and assist in the development of abilities such as critical thinking, analytical reading and writing, time management, and exam preparation.

Student Accessibility Services

Bay Path University is committed to providing equal access to all students in all programs. Students with disabilities who wish to request reasonable accommodations should register with Student Accessibility Services as soon as possible after acceptance to Bay Path.

The University provides a variety of services to students with disabilities based on individual documentation and need. The responsibility of the University is to provide reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis and to afford equal opportunity for student participation in the University's programs, activities, and services unless doing so would compromise the academic integrity of the University or the student’s educational program, or impair the rights or opportunities of other students.