Academic Director builds connections with students

Posted on Friday, October 28, 2022

Lindsay Shaughnessy, a former math educator who began her role as the college’s PACE Director this academic year, is using her teaching experience to help students reach their full potential.

“My background in math education and tutoring has provided insight into the individual struggles of college life and what it takes to be academically successful in the college setting,” she said.

PACE, the Panther Academic Center for Excellence, is located in the Moshell Learning Center and Tutoring Lab. Shaughnessy’s job involves coordinating and overseeing academic coaching, accessibility services, supplemental instruction and testing services.

“In providing academic support services, I hope to enhance the student experience here at LaGrange College,” she said.

Shaughnessy said she is working with her team on implementing supplemental instruction, using students as teachers/leaders.

“We currently have two courses being covered by supplemental instruction leaders, English 1101 and Math 0100,” she said. “We are seeing great promise in the program.” 

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, hiking with her husband and two dogs and watching the Atlanta Braves.

Before coming to LC, she served as a math teacher at Smiths Station High School in Alabama, an academic tutor at Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Phenix City, Alabama, a math tutor and teacher at Southern Union State Community College in Opelika, Alabama, and an assistant director of the Science and Math Academic Resources and Tutoring Center at the Marietta campus of Kennesaw State University, where she also received her bachelor’s degree in mathematics.

“My work has provided experience at the high school, college and university level, enabling a greater understanding of student's academic experiences,” she said.

An open-door policy with her students is important to her.

“I want students to know that they can come in and talk to me for any reason,” Shaughnessy said.

The hours of operation for PACE services are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drop-in academic tutoring is offered Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., with daytime hours available by appointment.

To schedule a meeting, visit the center’s website.

 

Campus Notes

• Prospective students and their families will come to the Hill for the final fall Preview Day on Saturday, Nov. 12. The next two events are planned for February and April 2023. For more information, visit the Preview Day website. 
• Jaydon Parrish ’23 was named a finalist for the Georgia Political Science Association’s Pajari Award. It is given annually to the best undergraduate paper presented by a student as part of the Pajari Undergraduate Research Panel at the state conference.
• Students are invited to join the Panther Activities Committee for the showing of “Scream” on Sunday, Oct. 30, at 8 p.m., on the Academic Quad. Attendees are asked to bring their own blankets and chairs. Popcorn will be provided.
• The college is hosting a Probe Fair for high school students today (Friday, Oct. 28), in the Beason Recital Hall at West Side.
• Celebrate the holidays with Pouncer in limited-edition Christmas-themed shirts that are available for pre-order when you make a gift to the college. This offer is available until Thursday, Nov. 3. 
• The Sports Management Club invites students, faculty and staff, and alumni to LaGrange College night at the College Park Skyhawks’ Gateway Arena. The team, which is part of the “G” league (Gatorade professional basketball), will compete against the Long Island Nets on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. Five dollars from every ticket sold by Dr. Clay Bolton, Associate Professor of Sports Management, or a student in his sales and fundraising class, will go to the club.

 

 

Collegiate Enrichment Events

Check LC Connect for Virtual CE events and instructions

Through Friday, Oct. 28

Young Alumni Lecture: Kelsey Tinker Hannum ’11

• Learn from LC graduate Hannum as she discusses her time as a student and what advice and insight she has for current undergraduates. Hannum is an academic advisor for the University of New Mexico’s College of Fine Arts.

Tuesday, Nov. 1

High Impact: Reflections on an LC education

11:15 a.m., Callaway Academic Building, Room 218

• Brian Page ’77, a retired tech businessman and writer of historical young adult novels, will speak with current students about the impact his LC education had on his life.

Wednesday, Nov. 2

National Stress Awareness Day Lecture

11 a.m., Bailey Room, Smith Hall

Licensed Professional Counselor Annie Davis and LC Counseling Center interns will speak with students about the triggers that can cause stress, how to identify stress and how to manage stress. There will be free door prizes, a raffle drawing and refreshments.

 

Video of the Week

College isn’t meant to be a solo ride. Sometimes you need expert coaching outside of class. Find out how PACE aims to help you reach your academic goals by offering specialized academic services.

 

November Faculty and Staff Birthdays

1-Nick Beamenderfer, Athletics (Baseball)

1-Kerry Wallaert, Enrollment Management and Student Experience (Housing and Student Life)

2-Simon Hwang, Mathematics

5-Melvin Hall, Chemistry

19-Claire Oldfather, Lewis Library

25-Paul Hammock, Music, Film and Media Arts

27-Kendal Wallace, Athletics (Basketball)

28-Patti Hoxsie, Business Office                                                                                                         

28-Kelly Veal, Clinical Mental Health Counseling                                                                                                

 

Sports

Cross Country

The Panther Cross Country teams compete in the Collegiate Conference of the South championships tomorrow in Grady, Alabama.

Football  

A Fourth quarter surge carried Brevard over LC on Saturday 24-10. Quarterback Shedrick Lindsey threw for 243 yards and a touchdown on a season-high 42 attempts.

 

Golf
LC finished out its fall season with a sixth-place finish at the Chick-fil-A Intercollegiate on Tuesday. Freshman Jeremy Edmunds had rounds of 75 and 74 for a team-leading 149 total, tying him for 14^th in the individual standings.

Men’s Soccer

After clinching the Collegiate Conference of the South regular-season title, the Panthers trounced Warren Wilson 6-0 on Sunday. Six team members were named to the CCS all-conference teams, with Enrique Hernandez earning Offensive Player of the Year. Coach Ryan Dickson was named Coach of the Year.

 

Women’s Soccer  

On Saturday, the Panthers suffered a 4-0 loss to Maryville at home. The team is the fifth seed in the CCS championship and will face Covenant in the Quarterfinals tomorrow (Saturday) on the road.

 

Volleyball  

LC traveled to Piedmont for a tri-match last weekend, dropping games to both the host and Covenant. The team celebrated Senior Night yesterday (Thursday) while hosting Huntingdon, and honored seniors Vianca Colon-Gonzalez, Jharia Harris and Bailey Moss.

 

Calendar

(Please note that schedules may change due to circumstances beyond our control. Please check www.lagrangepanthers.com to confirm.)

Friday, Oct. 28 – Football at Belhaven University, 8 p.m., Jackson, Mississippi

Saturday, Oct. 29 – Cross Country at Collegiate Conference of the South Championships, Grady, Alabama

Saturday, Oct. 29 –Volleyball at Maryville College (CCS Tri-Match), noon, Maryville, Tennessee

Saturday, Oct. 29 – Men’s Soccer vs. Piedmont University, 2 p.m., Panther Field

Saturday, Oct. 29 –Volleyball vs. Agnes Scott College (CCS Tri-Match), 4 p.m., Maryville, Tennessee

Saturday, Oct. 29 – Women’s Soccer at Covenant College, 5 p.m., Lookout Mountain, Georgia

Thursday, Nov. 3 – Men’s Basketball at Mercer University, 7 p.m., Macon, Georgia

Category: Academics, College, Students

Keywords: Education, Tutoring