- Barry University
- Academic Affairs
- Center for Academic Success and Advising (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.
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.
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.
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
Elisa M. Giordano, Ph.D.
Director Center for Academic Success and Advising
Olena Drozd, Ph.D.
Manager, Glenn Hubert Learning Center and Testing Center
Keyonvis Bouie, MBA
Academic Success Coach
Kassi Cher-Aime, MS
Academic Success Coach
Lisa M. Diaz, MA
Academic Success Coach
Mark D. Field, MS
Academic Success Coach
Francesca A. Romero-Muro, MA
Academic Success Coach
Joyce D. Varela, MS
Academic Success Coach
James Poulos, MA
Math Learning Specialist
Daryn Jaggernauth, BA
Administrative Specialist
Ranjeev Harrilal, BA
Administrative Assistant III
Main Office