About Us

The Center of Learning staff is committed to engaging the campus community in the student success and retention initiative. Each staff member has specific professional responsibilities to adhere to while working in the College Center of Learning. All responsibilities are directly related to student success and retention. These may include but are not limited to facilitating the learning process, monitoring student progress, tutoring students, collaborating with colleagues regarding Center activities and operations, and researching and reviewing materials/resources to aid in the improvement of the Center.

The staff consists of an activity director, full-time instructional staff members, faculty liaisons, peer tutors, and one administrative assistant. All students and staff should expect the highest degree of professionalism and courtesy when working with the Center of Learning 's competent and dedicated professional staff.

Frances WIlliams, Director/Instructor Phone: 662-246-6251 fwilliams@msdelta.edu Instructional Area: Mathematics Bobby Joe Box , Instructor Phone: 662-246-6251 bbox@msdelta.edu Instructional Area: Mathematics and Physical Science Zane Hodge, Instructor Phone: 662-246-6251 zhodge@msdelta.edu Instructional Areas: Reading , Writing, Literature, and Biology Amy O'Bryant, Administrative Support Phone: 662-246-6571 aobryant@msdelta.edu

Faculty Liaisons

Faculty liaisons are selected from full-time MDCC faculty to work in conjunction with the Center of Learning by assisting the director and staff in planning, development, and coordination of the Center. Faculty liaisons also serve as a communicative link between the respective departments and the Center of Learning.

Peer Tutors

The Center of Learning is committed to engaging students in the success and retention initiative. Students who are interested in taking part in encouraging and assisting their peers may apply to become CCL Peer Tutors. The peer tutor's goal is consistent with the Center, which is to retain students through graduation by providing the necessary academic support. The tutors are patient and compassionate individuals, committed to dedicating time and effort that will provide their peers with the opportunity for academic success.