Housing & Residence Life

Academic Resource Mentors

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Button logo Our Mission

As ARMs, we encourage residents to balance academics and everyday life.  With the assistance of our peers and campus resources, we create opportunities that support ongoing success. 

Button logo What will you find here?

Welcome to the ARM Academic Success Spot. As you know, each of your buildings has at least one ARM, or Academic Resource Mentor. But there are lots of you, and they can't be everywhere at once, so we've created this page to provide you with some resources that you can access when your ARM isn't there to help.

button logo Who and what are the ARMs?

ARMs are Academic Resource Mentors -- peers whose goal is to help you find the information, locate the resources, and connect you to people who can help you in your academic endeavors. They provide academic and life skills programming, too. More importantly, they serve as academic coaches, and working with them, you can identify issues that may be making your studies difficult, and begin to use strategies that will give you the ability to change the outcomes you want to change.

 ARMs have office hours in your halls, when you can see them to get assistance. They are students, just like you! They can also help you touch base with PASS members, student volunteers who offer tutoring or assistance in subjects they do well in.

We're sure you'll see your ARM around in the building, but just in case, here are the ARMs for 2023 - 24:

M. Christina Alagna

Christina Alagna

Hi, I'm your ARM at Litchfield Hall. I am a non-traditional student pursuing my MFA in Interdisciplinary Art.  I am from Mystic, CT, and my interests are creating art, music, and literature.  If you have any questions about academic related issues, please contact me. I'd be happy help!  I'm looking forward to working with you all and hope that you have a fantastic first year!


 

Greetings! My name is Brenna (she/her/hers) and I am an Academic Resource Mentor (ARM) in Newbury Hall this year! I am in my senior year at Western Connecticut State University, and I am majoring in Psychology. I am excited to be able to help you all with academic coaching, acquiring time management skills, and helping you to reach your goals and stay on track. Outside of my academics I love hanging out with my friends and family, hanging out with my dog Annie, collecting vinyl records, and listening to music (especially Taylor Swift.) Please reach out to me, I am here to help you! My office hours are Mondays 5 PM - 7 PM, Tuesdays 10 AM - 12 PM, and Wednesdays 1 PM to 4 PM. See you in the halls!


 

Brenna Wrinn

Brenna Wrinn

Alayza Audain

Alayza Audain

I used to be a Resident Assistant (RA), but I decided to become an Academic Resource Mentor (ARM) this year. I am a senior nursing student. I like to spend my free time working out or enjoying the weather if it is beautiful outside. My office hours are Mondays at 1:30pm-5pm, Tuesdays at 6pm-7:30pm, and Wednesday at 4:30pm-6:30pm.


 

Hello! My name is Gracie and I am one of the ARMs in Pinney Hall this year! This is my third year as an ARM and I am a senior nursing major. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, spending time with family & friends, and shopping. I am super excited to get to know all of you this year and help you with anything academic related you may need!


 

Gracie Johnson

Gracie Johnson

Amy Mandelbaum

Amy Mandelbaum

Hello! My name is Amy (she/her). I'm a junior Musical Theatre major, and I am an ARM this semester in Pinney Hall.  This is my second semester as an ARM, and I am so excited to work with you all and help you achieve your goals! My strengths as an ARM include helping with organizations skills, time management, and writing/grammar. In my free time, I love songwriting, thrifting, and spending time outside. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything! Looking forward to having a great semester with you all!