Clayton Burch, Learner Engagement Specialist Clayton is one of the Center’s three personal academic advisors. He meets with students on an individual basis to discuss each student’s Individual Academic Plan and transfers each student’s learning style into adaptive strategies for learning. Clayton provides students with academic advising and registration; students consult with Clayton about their program of study, enrollment, and registration. Ask for advice! Phone: (540) 863-2862 email: cburch@dslcc.edu
Nancy Mathias, Academic Skills Specialist Nancy provides Support Instruction in small groups of students. She specializes in math 02, medical terminology, reviewing research papers and general English courses. When you graduate from DSLCC, she will sing the Alma Mater, which she also wrote! Phone: (540) 863-2921 email: nmathias@dslcc.edu
Meghan Sorrels, Learning Strategies Tutor 1 Meghan is one of the Center’s three personal academic advisors. She meets with students on an individual basis to discuss each student’s Individual Academic Plan and transfers each student’s learning style into adaptive strategies for learning. She provides students with academic advising and registration; students consult with Meghan about their program of study, enrollment, and registration. Ask for advice! Phone: (540) 863-2906 email: msorrels@dslcc.ed
Michael Ayers, Learning Strategies Tutor 2 Michael provides Support Instruction in small groups of students. He specializes in the math and science areas of study. Michael provides extra practice in math with “portaportal” online: each chapter in the math texts has an accompanying practice set. Check it out! Michael serves as the Research Officer for Student Support Services; assisting the Director with data collection and analysis. Phone: (540) 863-2918 email: mayers@dslcc.edu
Sandra K. Smock, Program Director Dr. Smock’s door is always open. Students should drop in at any time: ask a question, discuss issues affecting your academic success, consult about your class schedules and enrollment, or simply say “hi”! Dr. Smock organizes the “Review Group Leader” and “Drop-In Study Lab Leader” opportunities. If you are interested in either of these opportunities contact Dr. Smock for more information about pay and career benefits. Phone: (540) 863-2860 email: ssmock@dslcc.edu
Angela Gonzales, Learner Engagement and Transfer Specialist Specialist Angela is one of the Center’s three personal academic advisors. She meets with students on an individual basis to discuss each student’s Individual Academic Plan and transfers each student’s learning style into adaptive strategies for learning. She provides students with academic advising and registration; students consult with Angela about their program of study, enrollment, and registration. Ask for advice! Phone: (540) 863-2849 email: agonzales@dslcc.edu

Web Site: The Achievement Center

Our web site is accessed from the DSLCC home page: At the top of the page, click on “Quick Links” for the drop down menu. Find “The Achievement Center” and click! Our web site is packed with helpful information, descriptions of all of the opportunities available, and tips for note taking, test taking strategies; study skills, budgeting, and financial planning (save for the future!) – and more!

It is the policy of Dabney S. Lancaster Community College to promote equal opportunity in educational programs and activities, admissions and employment, without regard to race, creed, gender, national origin, disability or any other non-merit factor. For concerns or information requests pertaining to students, contact the Director of Student Services and Research (540/863-2850). For matters related to employment, contact the Human Resources Officer (540/863-2808).