Reflecting MSJ’s commitment to belonging, the Learning Commons empowers students to take ownership of their learning and advocate for their success.
Mount St. Joseph University is proud to introduce Success+, a redesigned and enhanced version of the longstanding Project EXCEL program, now offering tiered levels of support under a new name. This marks a significant step forward in the university's commitment to student achievement.
Designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s learners, including students with learning differences, Success+ empowers students to personalize their experience by choosing the type of support that best fits their academic goals. Success+ builds on the strengths of Project EXCEL while introducing two key enhancements: a flexible, tiered model of support and the addition of social skills development for neurodivergent students. The program continues to offer executive function coaching, subject-specific tutoring, and personalized academic strategy sessions. Students receive one-on-one support from professional tutors, with the ability to choose the level of service that best fits their needs.
Further, the new social skills component uses a neuro-affirming approach to help students initiate, maintain, and navigate friendships and social interactions. Whether seeking targeted guidance or a comprehensive support package, Success+ is designed to grow and adapt alongside students throughout their college journey.
"This rebrand represents a bold new era of student support, and I’m honored to be part of it," says Director of Academic Support Services, Alexandria Grant, M.S. "We have a fantastic team making this vision a reality. It’s more than a new name; we’re building a culture of care and belonging that grows with our students and sets them up for long-term success."
As part of this evolution, Mount St. Joseph University has unified its academic support services under the Learning Commons, which brings together the former Learning Center, Student Accessibility Services, and the Success+ program. This integrated structure streamlines access to resources, including peer tutoring, writing support, academic coaching, accessibility services, and professional support, through Success+. These changes reflect a forward-thinking approach to student success, shaped by evolving learning needs, student feedback, and MSJ’s ongoing commitment to fostering a sense of belonging, access, and achievement.
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To learn more about the Learning Commons and Success+ offerings, visit our Learning Commons page here.