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Academic Success Specialist

Meet Dr. Monica Masino: Your Academic Success Specialist

Dr. Masino works directly with students and PDN advisors to ensure every student successfully completes their courses, earns their Pharm.D. degree, and is prepared for a rewarding career in pharmacy.

How Dr. Masino Can Support You:

Identify and address barriers to your success.
Guide self-reflection and help you create a personalized academic success plan.
Teach effective study skills and time management strategies.
Connect you with campus and community support resources.
Provide guidance on balancing school and life responsibilities.
Offer mentorship, foster engagement, and help you build meaningful connections.

Reach out to Dr. Masino for support as you navigate your academic journey—she’s here to help you succeed!

Office: MPHS 143
Email: Masino_m@mercer.edu
Phone: 678-547-6204

Schedule Tutoring

Don’t wait until you’ve failed an exam to get help—act now! Tutoring works, and we have the numbers to prove it: 85% of students who use our tutoring services earn a passing grade in their course. Pharmacy school is challenging, but you’re smart, capable, and fully deserving of your spot here. Everyone needs a little extra support sometimes, and we’re here to provide it.

Why Choose Tutoring?

Expert Guidance: Sessions are led by upper-level students, many of whom are members of the prestigious Rho Chi society, representing the top 20% of their class.
Free and Confidential: Tutoring is completely free, and your academic performance remains private.

How It Works:

For Students Who’ve Failed a Test:
- Start with two individual sessions or join a small group (2–4 students).
- Additional sessions will take place in a small group.
For Students Who Haven’t Failed a Test:
- Join a small group of 2–4 students.
- Priority is given to students with greater need based on recent test performance.
Large Group Help Sessions:
- Rho Chi members provide pre-exam review sessions for most required courses.

How to Request a Tutor:

Submit your request at least 3 days before your desired meeting day.
Expect a response from a tutor within 24 hours. Please reply promptly to coordinate.
If scheduling conflicts arise, request another tutor through the webpage.

Come Prepared:

Be on time and ready with specific questions or topics.
If you can’t attend a session, notify your tutor at least 3 hours in advance.

Take the First Step Now!
Don’t wait until exam time—get the support you need today. Let’s tackle pharmacy school together—you’ve got this!

Start here to assess, explore and improve your study skills.

The assessment will help you identify your study skills strengths and potential weaknesses. Once you have identified possible weaknesses, visit the Study Skills Topics page to select the topic that best addresses your individual study skills needs.

Study Skills Assessment

Study Strategies:

Dr. Reid Proctor
MPHS 228
Email: proctor_r@mercer.edu
Office:678-547-6259, Location: MPHS 228

Study Space at Swilley Library:
There are 24/7 study spaces for individuals and groups on the lower level (requires Bear Card access). The upper level has individual and group study rooms that adhere to the Swilley Library hours.

Writing Laboratory at the Academic Resource Center:
Online assistance from a writing tutor is available by following these instructions. In-person tutoring is available at Swilley Library, Room #138

Course Exam Failure
Academic Success Specialist sends an email within 24-48 hours
Student selects a meeting time within 24-48 hours
Students meet with the Academic Success Specialist to set up an individual Academic Success Plan
Academic Success Specialist refers student to Academic Support/Social Support Services

**Meeting with the Academic Success Specialist is mandatory and part of the PDN-PEP requirement. Failure to adhere to the plan will result in a professionalism violation.
Academic Success Specialist and PDN Advisor monitors progress and offer continued support
Subsequent Test Failures
Academic Success Specialist meets with student to revise or adjust the Academic Success Plan.

**Failure to attend meetings with Academic Success Specialist or follow plan outlined in their success plan will result in a professionalism violation and the Associatie Dean for Student Affairs is notified.

Probation/Dismissal/Summer Remediation Policies:

See Student Handbook available here. Probation and Dismissal (Page 47) and Summer Remediation (Page 46).

Program Withdrawal:

A student can withdraw at any time. However, a doing so after the midpoint of a course results in a grade of W/F – which is the same as an “F” unless there are extenuating circumstances, which typically require documentation.

If you are contemplating withdrawal, please schedule an appointment with:
Dr. Candance Barnett
MPHS #240
barnett_c@mercer.edu
678-547-6383

Counseling and Psychological Services:

The Atlanta CAPS office provides in-person and online counseling to currently-enrolled Mercer students. CAPS conducts 30-minute initial screening appointments by phone. Please call CAPS at 678.547.6060 to request an appointment. Location: Duvall Hall 148.

In addition, students can access the free Georgia Crisis and Access Line at 1-800-715-4225 for either crisis assistance or assistance with locating mental health resources in their area.

Access and Accommodations:

If you are in need of special accommodations, please contact:
Cindy Strowbridge
Duvall 102
strowbridge_cl@mercer.edu
678-547-6823

Campus Health Center:
The Campus Health Center offers basic medical services to students, faculty, and staff on-campus.
Sheffield Building 206
678-547-6130

Recreation Sports & Wellness:
Sheffield Gym, Sheffield Bldg.
Contact Karen Reynolds at 678-547-6415 or Margie Bowen 678-547-6431 for additional information.

The staff of International Programs is here to help you, whether you are preparing to come to Mercer for the first time, or getting ready to accept an internship in your field of study.

Our experts are ready to answer all your questions. We are glad you are here!

Click here for more information about our International Student and Scholar Services.