Ringling College of Art and Design

The Academic Resource Center [ARC] provides a variety of services to Ringling College students, including writing assistance, test preparation and study skills instruction, help with English as a Second Language and time management. 

Virginia DeMers, director of the ARC, is also the disabilities services officer for students. Students who expect to need accommodations for any class or campus activity should contact her. 

Paula Brooks Jawitz, Ph.D. provides study skills, test study and time management tutorials. She is available by appointment. 

Located in Room 227 of the Ulla Searing Student Center, ARC office hours are:

Academic Resource Center / Professional Staff, General Services + Information
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.

Study, Reading and Test Preparation Support
Daily by appointment during daytime office hours.

Writing Consultation: Student consultants are available for drop-ins or by appointment from 4 to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday evening and 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Sunday. Call or email for additional availability during regular office hours.

Disabilities Support

Contact Virginia DeMers at the email or phone number below. Or drop by to make an appointment and pick up information about procedures. The ARC's website also provides some information about documentation of specific disabilities. And check out our tips for new students. 

Phone Contact:
main phone: 941.359.7627

reading and study: 941.309.4711

Email 

for writing consultations and general information:askarc@ringling.edu 

for disabilities support vdemers@c.ringling.edu

for study and reading tutorials and note-taking service pjawitz@c.ringling.edu