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Barry University’s Center for Academic Success and Advising

We Are CASA

Through a range of customized services — from First-Year Academic Advising and individualized academic success coaching to professional tutoring to financial aid counseling — CASA ensures that students have the support they need to realize their full potential at Barry University. Our team of expert coaches and advisors collaborates across campus systems, working with faculty and administrators to provide academic resources necessary for each student to become an independent and confident learner. CASA strives to foster the skills and mindset needed for students to achieve their fullest potential and realize their successes.



Our Support Services

Academic Success Center

One-on-one sessions

Whatever your academic question or concern, we can help! Our advisors provide private academic coaching and develop individualized plans for student success.

First-Year Academic Advising and Coaching

CASA is the home of academic advising for every first-year Barry student, providing support and advocacy from the start.

A learning plan tailored to you

Recognizing that no two learners are alike, CASA fosters academic skills by connecting students with the resources they need to reach their unique goals.

The Glenn Hubert Learning Center

Professional tutoring services

Glenn Hubert Learning Center (GHLC) offers academic support services in the areas of writing, math, and reading that are customized to students’ individual needs and facilitated by professional tutors.

Workshops and seminars

Glenn Hubert Learning Center (GHLC) conducts workshops and seminars on a variety of writing topics ranging from the APA Documentation Style to paraphrasing, grammar, and mechanics throughout the academic year.

The University Testing Center

Placement and challenge testing

The University Testing Center provides placement and challenge testing in math, English, chemistry, reading, and foreign languages to ensure that students are placed into appropriate courses.




What Barry Students Are Saying About CASA


CASA makes you feel like you’re with family. I stop in everyday-to talk, do homework, or just get advice."

Johanssen Granoit

CASA is one of the best elements our University has to offer! It has helped me tremendously in achieving all of my academic goals so far, I truly recommend it to all students!"

Janexy Sanchez

CASA has benefited me greatly here at Barry University. My academic coach has helped me plan out the courses I have to take in order to reach my ultimate goal at Barry. The services that the tutoring center provides have not only made me a better student, but have helped me think at a level I never thought possible."

Patricia Lopez



Contact Us

Elisa M. Giordano, Ph.D.
Director Center for Academic Success and Advising

  • Garner 113-4
  • 305-899-3055

Olena Drozd, Ph.D.
Manager, Glenn Hubert Learning Center and Testing Center

  • Garner 110-1
  • 305-899-4902

Keyonvis Bouie, MBA
Academic Success Coach

  • Library 111
  • 305-899-5431

Kassi Cher-Aime, MS
Academic Success Coach

  • Garner 113-6
  • 305-899-3083

Lisa M. Diaz, MA
Academic Success Coach

  • Library 109
  • 305-899-3316

Mark D. Field, MS
Academic Success Coach

  • Garner 113-5
  • 305-899-3093

Francesca A. Romero-Muro, MA
Academic Success Coach

  • Library 109
  • 305-899-4909

Joyce D. Varela, MS
Academic Success Coach

  • Library 109
  • 305-899-4927

James Poulos, MA
Math Learning Specialist

  • Garner 107
  • 305-899-4578

Daryn Jaggernauth, BA
Administrative Specialist

  • Garner 113-3
  • 305-899-3485

Ranjeev Harrilal, BA
Administrative Assistant III

  • Garner 113-3
  • 305-899-3687

Main Office

  • Garner 113-3
  • casa@barry.edu
  • Monday - Friday
    8:00am - 5:00pm

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