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EKU program recognized by national magazine as being a model of excellence

Recognized by University Business magazine

RICHMOND, Ky. (April 2, 2015) — Eastern Kentucky University’s GURUS has been listed among University Business magazine’s Models of Excellence for enhancing student success.

EKU Gurus (EKU photo)
EKU GURUS (EKU photo)

The 30-35 GURUs serve more than 2,000 students daily, “answering any and all questions about EKU and campus life,” according to the web site, gurus.eku.edu. That includes providing tutoring and other forms of homework help and answering questions about financial aid, registration, residence halls, and more. They staff three locations on campus, but are also available via Skype, Twitter, Facebook, chat and in person in other settings.

Mandy Eppley, who supervises the group, said GURUs “are part tutor, part resident advisor, part concierge.”

Each GURU serves as a liaison to one or two academic departments and a few service areas. Unlike some such programs that are geared to assist at-risk students, the GURUs support all students.

University Business partnered with Higher One to introduce the Models of Excellence recognition program, which honors colleges and universities that have implemented “innovative, effective and inter-departmental initiatives that are bolstering student success,” according to the article.