I was talking with one of my classmates last week when we received the schedules for next quarter and we were talking about upcoming classes. She was telling me about a teacher she had last quarter that really helped her in her math class, he took the time to explain the problems and really made sure she understood how to solve it. She is taking the next level course now and got a call from her old instructor to find out how she was doing and if he could help. That was the best endorsement for Sullivan I could imagine.
This teacher took such an interest in making sure that a student from a previous quarter was doing well in her current class that he called to check up on her. That truly sets Sullivan ahead of other schools, the teachers do care that you learn and progress. In a larger university, you can feel like just a number to the faculty.
In my time here, I have gotten to know some really great instructors that made sure I understood the lessons and would take the time to explain things, and not just tell me to read further or go see the tutoring center. I have been able to email them and talk with them after class, and it is obvious that the instructors want to make sure that the students learn.
I have heard people complain about teachers in some schools, they just want to collect a check and don't take the time to help if you are struggling. Sullivan has gone above and beyond in making sure that the instructors are invested in the success of their students. Especially in night school, the teachers wouldn't give up their evenings to teach if they didn't want to see the students learn and achieve. I encourage everyone to talk to the teachers, get to know some of them. You never know, you could end up with them as a reference on your résumé or swapping funny emails, but the instructors here at Sullivan are helpful and want to see you succeed.
Brian Strickler
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