1. Dr. Lanier Byrd Center for Tutoring In Natural Sciences

2. 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.

3. 3 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Hours of operation Byrd Sanctuary Tutoring Lab for Natural Sciences Davis Science Rm 202 Summer 2013 Hours Monday - Thursday 7am-7pm Not all subject Tutors available at all times, check at sign-in desk for specific times. Hours subject to change.

7. 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

9. Visits to the lab benefit YOU!  Fall 2012 student visits– 6557  Spring 2013 student visits– 8103  Research has shown that increased visits = higher grades and success!  We encourage you to visit!!!  The only rule is to sign in and sign out