Learning Resources Center

Academic Advising

As a service, the Learning Resources Center offers academic advising. The Center serves as an initial resource for students who are interested in exploring the various academic options at the College. For those students who have not declared a major (first year students and sophomores), the Center clarifies the College’s general and core educational requirements. For those students wishing to change their major, the Center provides suggestions for combining academic options with personal interests.

Christine K. Farris
Lula Roberts
Cynthia Hodges-Atkins
Jacqueline Bass

 

Christine K. Farris

Associate Professor/Education
Director, Learning Resources Center
B.A. Spelman College
M.A. Teachers College, Columbia University
D.H.L. Bennett College

Mrs. Farris earned her B.A. degree in Economics with a minor in English from Spelman College. She earned a M.A. in Social Foundations of Education and an M.A. in Special Education/Reading from Teachers College, Columbia University. As Associate Professor of Education she teaches two courses in the Department of Education: Ed. 434 Multicultural Education and Ed. 309 Teaching Reading in Pre-School and Elementary School. As Director of the Learning Resources Center she is responsible for administration of the Center.

Phone: 404.270.5582
e-mail: cfarris@spelman.edu

Spelman College
350 Spelman Lane, S.W.
Box #229
Atlanta, GA 30314-4399

 

Lula Roberts

Learning Resources Specialist
B.S. Elizabeth City State University
M.A. Clark-Atlanta University

Ms. Roberts earned her B.S. degree in elementary education from Elizabeth City State University and a M.A. degree in reading education from Clark-Atlanta University.  She is certified as a developmental education specialist from Appalachian State University.  As Learning Resources Specialist, she coordinates the Peer Tutoring and First-Year Advising Programs.  In these capacities she: recruits, trains and evaluates the peer tutors who assist their Spelman sisters; prepares the Tutor Training Handbook; assigns students to first year advisors according to their majors, organizes the First-Year Advisors' Workshop, and prepares the First-Year Reference Source Book for advisors.  Additionally, she advises students about their coursework, majors and academic requirements.

Phone: 404.270.5584
e-mail: lrobert2@spelman.edu

Spelman College
350 Spelman Lane, S.W.
Box #269
Atlanta, GA 30314-4399

 

Cynthia Hodges-Atkins

Learning Resources Specialist
B.A. Behavioral Science, CSU Dominguez Hills
M.S. Counseling, University of La Verne

Ms. Hodges-Atkins earned her B.A. degree in Behavioral Science from California State University Dominguez Hills.  She earned her M.S. in Counseling from the University of La Verne.  As Learning Resources Specialist, she provides academic advisement for all first-year provisionally admitted students, and monitors the progress of all probationary students at the College.  In her capacity, she uses behavioral modification counseling to elicit learning behaviors that will positively affect student retention.

Phone: 404.270.5585
e-mail:chodgesatkins@spelman.edu

Spelman College
350 Spelman Lane, S.W.
Box # 289
Atlanta, GA 30314-4399

 

Jacqueline Bass

Administrative Assistant
Associate Degree - University of Missouri at Kansas City

Ms. Bass’ responsibilities in the Learning Resources Center include assisting the Director and staff by maintaining confidential student records including grades and probationary standings. She assists in preparing test and exams as well as planning and preparing brochures, flyers, and other announcements for the Center. She aids students with the operation of various computer software packages including Netscape, Explorer, Galileo, and e-mail functions. In addition, Ms. Bass is responsible for coordinating catered events, making travel arrangements, and performing other general office duties.

Phone: 404.270.5583
e-mail:jbass@spelman.edu

Spelman College
350 Spelman Lane, S.W.
Box #229
Atlanta, GA 30314-4399