Academic Success Center Overview of Services 1060 HixsonLied
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Academic Success Center: Overview of Services 1060 Hixson-Lied Student Success Center 515 -294 -6624 success@iastate. edu http: //www. dso. iastate. edu/asc/ Academic Success Center Iowa State University
What is the ASC? "Creating relationships and providing services to enhance students' learning and academic success" Academic Success Center Iowa State University
ASC Programs and Services: • Skill-Based Development: – Academic Intervention and Coaching – PSYCH 131: “Academic Learning Skills” Seminar – Presentations and Workshops • Presentations by request for student groups • Workshops for Academic Success Peer Educators (student leaders) • Course-Based Development: – Tutoring Services – Supplemental Instruction Academic Success Center Iowa State University
Academic Intervention & Coaching • Students meet one-on-one with an academic coach to discuss academic challenges. • Any topic discussed, for example: – Motivation – Time Management – Organization – Study Strategies • Coaching is always free! • Refer students to call to make an appointment. Academic Success Center Iowa State University
Psychology 131 • 1 credit seminar based on development of academic skills • Course outcomes emphasize: – – – Goal setting and motivation Time management Study skills (like reading, note-taking, test-preparation) Campus relationships Campus resources • Offered every semester Academic Success Center Iowa State University
Presentations, by Request • Main presentation topics: Online Request – Overview of the ASC services Form – Time Management – Test Taking – Study Skills – Learning Styles • For classes, student organizations, etc. • Special requests may also be accommodated! • We prefer to work with you to cater to your needs, or co-facilitate. At least 1 -week advanced notice is required! Academic Success Center Iowa State University
Supplemental Instruction • Peer-facilitated study sessions • Active learning strategies • Three (or more) 50 -minute sessions per week per SI Leader • Always free and voluntary Grades of SI participants are on average ½-1 full grade letter higher than students who do not. Center attend! Academic Success Iowa State University
Tutoring Services • • • Serves thousands of students per semester Apply to GET a Tutor or BE a Tutoring occurs in groups of 2 -4 students 1 -2 tutoring meetings per week $4 per hour, but funding available from many departments and organizations • Apply online Academic Success Center Iowa State University
Our Website www. dso. iastate. edu/asc • Find more information about all services and programs • Submit forms/requests online • Study guide handouts; resources for student leaders • Supplemental Instruction schedule • Schedule for workshops and presentations • Links to other useful websites Academic Success Center Iowa State University
Academic Success Center 515 -294 -6624 www. dso. iastate. edu/as c 1060 Hixson-Lied Building success@iastate. edu Academic Success Center Iowa State University