About ARC
ARC Standard Agreement
By using the ARC's tutoring services, students agree to being enrolled in a zero-unit section of Supervised Learning Assistance (Tutor 001). There is no cost, no grade, and no units associated with this. This is a free, zero-unit course used to coordinate tutoring efforts. Contact: @email if you have any questions.
Mission Statement
The central purpose of Los Angeles Valley College's Academic Resource Center (ARC) is to support students in completing their educational goals by prioritizing equitable practices, collaborative efforts, and student-centered services.
Our Values
Our values are to provide a safe and supportive space that promotes student learning, confidence, class success, and completion.
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at LAVC.
LAVC Antiracism
As an organization founded on educational excellence, opportunity and access, and dedicated to the principles of equity, justice and community, the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) must lead by example, and make structural and permanent changes to root out the ill effects of racism and bias from our classrooms and our workplace.
![LAVC Antiracism Logo](/sites/safarinautique.com/files/styles/inline_image_1100w_/public/2022-08/antiracism-icon-fullcolor.png?itok=wI-3iQRB)
ARC Staff
![Scott Weigand](/sites/safarinautique.com/files/styles/inline_image_1100w_/public/2023-09/scott.jpg?itok=QpTD7uFw)
Weigand, Scott—M.A. English Rhetoric and Composition Theory
Director, Academic Resource Center
(818) 947-2811
weigansm@safarinautique.com
![Farzaneh Sheikholeslami](/sites/safarinautique.com/files/styles/inline_image_1100w_/public/2023-09/fay_2.jpg?itok=33PE7pUT)
Sheikholeslami, Farzaneh "Fay"—M.S., Ed.D. Educational Leadership and Policy
Faculty Supervisor, Academic Resource Center
(818) 947-5907
sheikhf@safarinautique.com
![Jose Cancino](/sites/safarinautique.com/files/styles/inline_image_1100w_/public/2023-09/jose.jpg?itok=0axfcEH3)
Cancino, Jose—B.A. English
Instructional Assistant Language Arts, Writing/English Tutoring
LAVC Tutor Training Program (CRLA) Coordinator
(818) 947-2616
cancinjl@safarinautique.com
![Verzhine Nikoghosyan](/sites/safarinautique.com/files/styles/inline_image_1100w_/public/2023-09/verzhine.png?itok=wmkTxvld)
Nikoghosyan, Verzhine—M.A. English Composition
ESL Faculty Liaison, Writing/English Tutoring
(818) 947-2810
nikoghv@safarinautique.com
![Kristina Yegoryan](/sites/safarinautique.com/files/styles/inline_image_1100w_/public/2023-09/kristina.png?itok=0bw0iXSe)
Yegoryan, Kristina—TESL; M.A.& English Rhetoric and Composition Theory
Workshop Faculty Leader, Writing Center
(818) 947-2586
yegoryk@safarinautique.com
![Lili Salter](/sites/safarinautique.com/files/styles/inline_image_1100w_/public/2023-09/lily.jpg?itok=N1OGj_Q8)
Salter, Kelly "Lily"—M.A. English/Creative Writing
Instructional Assistant Language Arts, Multi-Subject Tutoring
(818) 947-2744
salterkc@safarinautique.com
![Shira Brill](/sites/safarinautique.com/files/styles/inline_image_1100w_/public/2023-09/shira.jpg?itok=zVaO_Fta)
Brill, Shira—M.S. Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Statistics 101 Faculty Liaison, General Tutoring Center
(818) 947-2744
brills@safarinautique.com
![Colette Meade](/sites/safarinautique.com/files/styles/inline_image_1100w_/public/2023-09/colette.jpg?itok=fNr61hS4)
Meade, Colette—M.A. English Rhetoric and Composition Theory
English Faculty Liaison, Writing/English Tutoring
(818) 947-2810
browncc@safarinautique.com
![Nik Olshansky](/sites/safarinautique.com/files/styles/inline_image_1100w_/public/2023-09/nick.jpg?itok=3rzd1OzF)
Olshansky, Nick—M.S.; PhD. Mechanics
Instructional Assistant Mathematics, Math Tutoring
(818) 947-2863
olshanN@safarinautique.com
![Fendi He](/sites/safarinautique.com/files/styles/inline_image_1100w_/public/2023-09/fendi.png?itok=2SRo-HDR)
He, Fendi—M.S. Applied Mathematics
Math Faculty Liaison, Math Tutoring
(818) 947-2863
hefy@safarinautique.com
![Iveta Toneryan](/sites/safarinautique.com/files/styles/inline_image_1100w_/public/2023-09/iveta.jpg?itok=XEJQCqYU)
Toneryan, Iveta—M.S. Applied Mathematics
Math Faculty Liaison, Math Tutoring
(818) 947-2863
toneryi@safarinautique.com
![Rob Leavitt](/sites/safarinautique.com/files/styles/inline_image_1100w_/public/2023-09/rob_green_shirt_1.jpg?itok=TR_EQGd3)
Leavitt, Robert—SSTC; B.A. Psychology
Computer Lab Assistant, Computer Commons
(818) 778-5725
leavitra@safarinautique.com