In support of the Mission of Trocaire College, the role of the PALISANO LEARNING CENTER is to provide students with the tools for strategic learning. The Palisano Learning Center (PLC) is located in the library and offers students a variety of academic support services and learning tools. There are anatomical models available for student use, along with academic program-related materials and study guides.
Tutoring and Academic Coaching:
Free academic support is available for enrolled Trocaire students. Support is also available to recent alumni preparing for licensure exams and prospective students preparing for the nursing entrance exam.
Academic Coaching is available to students seeking assistance with time management, note-taking, and test-taking strategies.
Video: Welcome to the PLC
Click for the current Chart of Tutors and Available Subjects – Spring 2025
To schedule an appointment with a Trocaire Tutor or Academic Coach, please click below. You will need to set up an account.
Inquiries related to tutoring appointments can be made by contacting the Palisano Learning Center directly via email: [email protected]
FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING SPECIFIC STUDY GROUP SESSIONS, INFORMATIONAL VIDEOS, AND THE PLC LAPTOP LOAN PROGRAM, CLICK BELOW ON THE RED LINKS:
NURSING:
Nursing Study Sessions Spring 2025:
Click below:
Nursing Study Sessions with Mary Ann Deb – Spring 2025
HESI A2 NURSING ENTRANCE EXAM Math Study Group for Spring 2025:
BEGINS January 8th, 2025, for the Spring semester
Students can attend in person in the library or join a group session online. More information can be found by clicking on the flyer below:
HESI A2 Spring 2025 Math Review Sessions Flyer – Spring 2025
Join the Virtual Session
Informational Videos for HESI A2 Entrance Exams:
Overview of HESI A2 Nursing Entrance Exam
Tips and Strategies for the HESI A2 Exam
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY:
Radiologic Technology Study Group – RT 106 & RT 111 Spring 2025:
RT Study Group Spring 2025
MATH:
Math 110 College Algebra Study Group Spring 2025:
MATH 110 COLLEGE ALGEBRA WEEKLY STUDY GROUP – Spring 2025
LAPTOP LOAN PROGRAM:
Currently enrolled students seeking access to the required technology are asked to submit an application by following the link below: Currently Spring 2025 students will be added to a waitlist and notified as soon as a laptop is available.
FIRST STEP: Please fill out a Laptop Loan Program Application form found at the following link:
Laptop Loan Program
You will then be notified by email from the PLC as to when a laptop will be available.
INFORMATIONAL VIDEO FOR TIME MANAGEMENT:
Tips for Time Management
CONTACT:
Palisano Learning Center
Main Campus, 4th floor library
360 Choate Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14220
PLC/LIBRARY HOURS*:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday
*Hours of operation vary during Holidays, Easter Break, summer, and campus closings.
MEET THE STAFF:
Archangela Kervin
Director, Palisano Learning Center and Trocaire Opportunity Program
Room 112
716-827-2440
Paul Kochmanski
Academic Coach
Choate Campus, Library
716-827-4356
Interested In Becoming A Tutor?
The Palisano Learning Center is always seeking talented Peer and Alumni Tutors. For additional information, please email [email protected].