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Learning Specialist services are FREE to all students currently enrolled at Midwestern University. Appointments with Learning Specialist, Amy Woodbeck, M.Ed., Learning Strategist, Dr. Mary Niemczyk, PhD, and Academic Counselor, Dr. Erin Appelt, P.T., D.P.T., are easy to make through a Student Self-Scheduling process. Just click on a calendar below and set-up an appointment that fits your schedule.
Amy's Calendar
623-572-3845
Dr. Niemczyk's Calendar
Dr. Appelt's Calendar
623-572-6434
All inquiries are treated in a confidential manner. Please expect that questions will be asked regarding current stressors and academic needs. The Learning Specialist is available Monday through Saturday. Please notify us if you will be late. Twenty-four-hour notice of cancellation allows us to use the time for other students in need.
The Learning Specialist's Offices are located in the Office of Student Counseling & Academic Support in Barrel IV, Suite 112.
Amy Woodbeck's Hours:
Monday |
7:30am – 4:00pm |
Tuesday |
7:30am – 4:00pm |
Wednesday |
7:30am – 4:00pm |
Thursday |
7:30am - 4:00pm |
Friday |
7:30am - 4:00pm |
Dr. Mary Niemczyk's Hours:
Saturday |
10:30am-1pm |
Dr. Erin Appelt's Hours:
*Dr. Appelt's hours listed are available times through email. To schedule an appointment, go to her calendar.
Monday |
8:00am - 4:30pm |
Tuesday |
8:00am-4:30pm |
Wednesday |
8:00am - 4:30pm |
Thursday |
8:00am - 4:30pm |
Friday |
8:00am - 4:30pm |
Midwestern University strives to support students in any academic challenges they may experience. The Learning Specialist is available to help students effectively deal with academic issues through individual appointments, workshops, and groups. Services include:
The Learning Specialist is here to assist you in defining your learning goals and creating individualized plans to reach your academic potential. Initial appointments with the Learning Specialist typically last 45-60 minutes. At the first appointment, the Learning Specialist will assess your current situation and recommend a success plan, which will be designed to help you develop effective learning strategies and/or self-management skills. Follow-up appointments are available as indicated and/or desired based on the work accomplished during the first session.
Prompt arrival for appointments is appreciated. Please notify your Learning Specialist if you will be late (call or e-mail). If you must cance or reschedule your appointment, you can do this through the Student Self-Scheduling tool. Changes made at least 24 -hours in advance lets other students take advantage of those appointment times.
Appointments with the Learning Specialists are provided free of charge to all students of Midwestern University. These services are subsidized through student activity fees.
Amy Woodbeck, M.Ed., has extensive experience in and knowledge of in adult education and the cognitive science of learning. Amy is skilled at providing support to students in the areas of academics, communiction, and language. Academic support focuses on enhancement of academic skill development and development of skills and strategies to apply in various learning situations. Communication support focuses on interpersonal communication skills and the development of clinical communication skills. Language support for English language learning students focuses on becoming actively articulate in the health professions. Amy also has experience working with students challenged by such things as being on the Autism Spectrum, Dyslexia, and ADHD.
Dr. Mary Niemczyk, PhD, got her degree in Learning & Instructional Technology from Arizona State University. Serving as a Learning Strategist, she assists students in learning how to become self-regulated learners. Students learn how to be both actively and deeply engaged in their studying so that they can be successful in mastering course knowledge and skills. Time management, study schedule development, note-taking and test-taking strategies are also discussed.
Dr. Erin Appelt, P.T., D.P.T., co-coordinates the Interprofessional Health Care/One Health Core Course and provides one-on-one academic counseling. This involves discussing