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Reading Center

Where Reading Counts!

Reading Center

Schedule appointments on the EAB app.

Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

For Spring 2026, the Reading Center is temporarily located in Room 229 of the TSU Main Library.

The Reading Center works with students to foster life-long learning and scholarly inquiry through a process of self-motivation and independent learning. Advanced and fair readers who require support are welcome to get any comprehensive assistance that may help them achieve their academic goals.

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Staff

john nandzo

Dr. John Nandzo
Coordinator of the Reading Center

615-963-5572 | jnandzo@tnstate.edu

Click here to schedule an appointment with Dr. Nandzo.

Dr. Audrey Lukula

615-963-5595 | alukula@tnstate.edu

Daniel patterson

Dr. Daniel Patterson

615-963-5575 | dpatte18@tnstate.edu

Click here to schedule an appointment with Dr. Patterson.

Vision and Mission

Our vision is to ensure that we provide support to all students of Tennessee State University by meeting them at their level and helping them gain the skills they need in reading for a literate and productive future.

The mission of the Reading Center is to support students use of texts to better understand the various diverse discipline areas offered at Tennessee State University as they consume text to build knowledge and expressing text to convey that knowledge.

Contact Us

Let us know how we can help you achieve success! For more information, please contact Dr. John Nandzo, Reading Center Coordinator, at 615-963-5572 or by email at jnandzo@tnstate.edu .

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