The Center for Learning, Access, & Student Success (CLASS)
CLASS is a collaborative unit within the Division of Student Life that offers academic support, accessibility services, and student outreach in partnership with:
• Office of Academic Learning & Resources
• Office of Student Accessibility Services
• Office of Student Outreach & Support
MISSION
CLASS provides equitable access and student support, fostering skill development so that all students can develop, persist, and succeed in college and beyond.
VISION
CLASS envisions a campus where every student can access tools, support, and opportunities to learn deeply, grow confidently, and thrive at Rhodes and beyond.
Connect with CLASS
Our team works alongside students to help them navigate academic challenges, access accommodations, build skills, and connect to campus resources. Learn more about each office below and Meet our staff to find the support that best fits your needs.
Office of Academic Learning & Resources (ALR)
Support for academic skill development and navigating academic challenges.
Connect with this office for:
• Academic skill building
• Time management and study strategies
• Midterm grade support and academic challenges
• Pathways to Success program
• Supplemental Instruction
• Peer academic coaching
• Support with academic petitions
• Academic Progress Notification System
Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
Support for students seeking accommodations or experiencing access barriers.
Connect with this office for:
• Requesting new access accommodations
• Questions about accessibility or accommodation needs
• Adjustments to existing accommodations
• Accessibility resources and referrals
• Support navigating access barriers
• Information about local testing resources
ADHD/Executive Function Coach
Services include:
- Initial 30-minute free consultation
- Weekly group laser coaching (free) on Mondays at 3:00 PM in Armstrong, Burrow Hall
- Private weekly ADHD/executive function coaching (additional fee applies) with an initial 30-minute free consultation
Student Outreach & Support (SOS)
Support for students navigating personal challenges or needing help connecting to resources.
Connect with this office for:
• Physical or mental health challenges
• Connecting to campus or community resources
• Basic needs support
• Support returning after hospitalization
• CARE case management
Dean of Student Success
Provides strategic leadership for the Center for Learning, Access, and Student Support (CLASS).
Contact the Dean for:
- Student success and retention initiatives
- The Rhodes First-Generation Initiative (Rhodes F1RST)
- Returning to campus following a leave of absence or time away
- Academic re-entry planning following academic suspension
- Questions about the college withdrawal process