The Resource Center

Academic and Professional Engagement

Becker Library and Resource Center will be closed Independence Day weekend, July 3-5.

The Springfield College-Benedictine University Resource Center's mission is to advance academic excellence and professional development by leading progressive initiatives aimed at cultivating active campus engagement. Academic and professional engagement goals include the following:

▪To promote the advancement of academic and professional objectives by providing teaching-and-learning, tutoring, and professional-development services in a comfortable, accessible, and supportive environment;

▪To offer guidance and direction in developing professional goals, targeting lifelong learning desires, and pursuing service activities;

▪To bolster academic engagement and pedagogical enrichment by offering resources, professional development, best-practices strategies, and research-driven direction; and

▪To enhance and support the development of curricular, departmental, and campus pursuits.

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Staff

joyce surbeck-harris Joyce Surbeck-Harris — Learning Disabilities Coordinator
She has a BS in Education from Illinois State University in Special Education, Learning Disabilities and Emotional Disorders, MS in Education from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Early Childhood Education and Developmental Education Administration, a PhD from the University of Cambridge, UK, in Adult Learning and Education Program Design and Development. She has over 30 years experience in public schools, state government, and post-secondary education.

Jessi Call — Math Tutor
Jessi graduated in 2007 with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Criminal Justice. She couldn't wait to return to SC-BU, where she is working toward her Master of Arts in Elementary Education. When not tutoring in the Resource Center, Jessi enjoys time with her family, which includes her two precious Yorkies, Pepsi and Squirt. She also loves reading, playing the Wii, and checking out the latest movies.

Eric Craddock—Tutor and Retired RA
Eric is a current graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Communications. A fan of movies, music, reading, and writing, Eric hopes to publish his fiction and write screenplays professionally. In addition to tutoring in the Resource Center, Eric has worked on campus as a Resident Assistant in Housing. Presently retired from housing supervisory duties (with the exception of ensuring the happiness of his cat, Yusuf), Eric is looking forward to a relaxing summer without homework.

Sr. Beata Knoedler—Professor Emerita
Sr. Beata Knoedler, O.S.U., began teaching at SCI in the summer of 1958. She has dedicated her life to shaping and inspiring countless doctors, dentists, pharmacists and engineers. At the end of the 2005 academic year, Sr. Beata retired from teaching and moved to the position of Alumni Coordinator. Her passion is still helping students, and Sr. B is available for tutoring assistance in chemistry and the sciences. Beata Hall on campus is named in honor of Sr. B.; also, to commemorate her impact on Springfield College, the College has established an annual event, The Sr. Beata Scholarship Ball to raise funds for student scholarships.

Elizabeth Peura- Math and Science Tutor
Elizabeth is currently a sophomore at SC-BU. Mathematical challenges and animals are on Elizabeth's list of favorite things. If she's not in class or the RC, you can find her being an RA, or at a Green Club meeting. She is looking forward to an exciting year and SC-BU.

Nikkie Prosperini—Ed Tech Tutor
Nikkie thoroughly enjoys school; therefore, she decided to return to SCI-BU for her second Bachelor's degree (her first one is in Elementary Education, while her second will be in Communications). Outside of classes and working in the Resource Center, Nikkie's hobbies include creative writing and reading (which helped land her the present gig as Lit Club President) as well as watching movies, listening to music, playing with her cats (Hi, Rocky and Lucey!), and speaking French (Oui, vraiment, français!)