Contact Us
STAR Services
Communication, Room 109
P.O. Box 10108
Beaumont, TX 77710
stars@lamar.edu
(409) 880-7201
(409) 880-7200 (fax)
The LU Tutoring Center
Mary and John Gray Library, 1st Floor
starstutoring@lamar.edu
(409) 880-7526
About Us
Mission Statement
The Mission of Lamar University's Student Tutoring And Retention (STAR) Services is to provide educational resources to assist students in reaching their academic, personal, and professional goals. Through a positive and supportive environment and partnerships between staff and students, we empower learners to cultivate their skills, strategies, and behaviors to become successful lifelong learners.
Vision Statement
The STAR Services vision is to be a highly collaborative and creative department that offers support services that are both based on national best practices and the needs of our dynamic student body that will help them graduate from Lamar University.
Values Statement
STAR Services is committed to providing quality academic support to Lamar University learners. Our core values are:
- Acceptance – We appreciate and value all
- Seeking Solutions – We employ creative thinking and approaches to face challenges
- Continuous Improvement – We embrace new knowledge and recognize that learning is endless
- Integrity – We adhere to Lamar University’s policies and procedures and are committed to honesty, fairness, professionalism, and trustworthiness
- Positivity – We believe in our services and the potential of all students to reach their goals
- Teamwork – We understand that every member of our team brings a unique perspective that is necessary in our department’s success
Tutoring
The LU Tutoring Center is located in the Mary and John Gray Library, 1st floor. Please contact us at (409) 880-7526 or email starstutoring@lamar.edu.
LU Success Academic Coaching
LU Success is located in the Communications building, Room 109. Please contact us at (409) 880-7137 or email LUSuccess@lamar.edu.
REDtalks
For more information about REDtalks, please contact us at redtalks@lamar.edu or (409) 880-7209.
Supplemental Instruction
For more information about Supplemental Instruction or if you want to apply to be an Leader, please call contact us at (409) 880-7283 or e-mail starstutoring@lamar.edu.
Success Ambassadors
For more information about Success Ambassadors and Success Partners, please contact us at successambassadors@lamar.edu.
Accommodations
Lamar University is committed to providing all students attending events an accessible, positive experience. To request disability-related accommodations, contact the Disability Resource Center at (409) 880-8347 or drc@lamar.edu.