Student Tutoring and Retention Services

Contact Us

STAR Services

Communication 109
P.O. Box 10108
Beaumont, TX 77710
stars@lamar.edu 
Phone: (409) 880-7201
Fax: (409) 880-7200

The LU Tutoring Center

Galloway 140
starstutoring@lamar.edu
(409) 880-7526

Academic Coaching @ LU

Communication 109
academiccoaching@lamar.edu
(409) 880-7201

Cardinal Communities

Communication 109
dept_cardinallead@lamar.edu 
(409) 880-7201

Meet the Staff

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

Accommodations

Lamar University is committed to providing all students attending events an accessible, positive experience. To request disability-related accommodations, contact the Accessibility Resource Center at (409) 880-8347 or arc@lamar.edu.