the byrd sanctuary
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The Byrd Sanctuary. Dr. Lanier Byrd Center for Tutoring In Natural Sciences. The College MISSION: St . Philip’s College provides an educational experience that stimulates leadership, personal growth, and a lifelong appreciation for learning. The Byrd Sanctuary MISSION : - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
THE BYRD SANCTUARY
Dr. Lanier Byrd Center for TutoringIn
Natural Sciences
The College MISSION:
St. Philip’s College provides an educational experience that stimulates leadership, personal growth, and a lifelong appreciation for learning.
The Byrd Sanctuary MISSION:
The Lanier Byrd Center provides support for academic and personal growth in the Natural Sciences, developing an appreciation for learning and lifelong success.
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The College VISION:
St. Philip’s College will set the standard for achieving excellence in student success to build a vibrant, cohesive,
and sustainable community.
The Byrd Sanctuary VISION:
The Lanier Byrd Center for tutoring in the Natural Sciences will be an essential factor in encouraging
excellence in the SPC community
Instructional Skills Specialists Coordinator of the Lab:
Stacie Harris – A&P and Microbiology
David Bernal - A&P, Microbiology, Environmental Science and Chemistry
Lourdes Alba – All Chemistry Courses
Johnson Varkey – A&P and Microbiology
Sharanay Brady – A&P and Biology
Rudy Alba - A&P, Microbiology,
Genetics and Chemistry
Professor hours
The Byrd Sanctuary provides learning
support for
Biology Courses
Biology 1406, 1407, 1408,
1409
Anatomy and Physiology 2401, 2402
Microbiology 2420, 2421
Chemistry Courses
Introductory Chemistry 1405, 1407
General Chemistry 1411, 1412
Organic Chemistry 2223, 2323, 2224, 2324
*Nutrition, Genetics and Environmental Biology support also available
Hours of operation
Byrd SanctuaryTutoring Lab for Natural Sciences
Davis Science Rm 202
Summer 2013 Hours
Monday - Thursday7am-7pm
Not all subject Tutors available at all times, check at sign-in desk for specific times.
Hours subject to change.
The Lab Offers Study areas
white boards and glass boards
Computer stations equipped with learning software
Printing station
Room use only:
-Anatomy Physiology 2401 and 2402 study DVD rentals (head
phones available)
-Models for Anatomy Physiology, Microbiology and Biology
-Books available to view/study for all Natural Sciences courses
-Study guides available
-Solutions manuals to allow for practicing coursework
-Magazine ‘zone’ - with current scientific journal articles
-Calculators
Mini-sessions offered for Chemistry
Qualified Instructional Skills Specialists
Visits to the lab benefit YOU!
Fall 2012 student visits– 6557Spring 2013 student visits– 8103Research has shown that increased
visits = higher grades and success!We encourage you to visit!!!The only rule is to sign in and sign out