The University of Houston is well-known internationally for its diversity.
That diversity also includes the recognition that students learn differently and have different needs.
At the UH, we have several programs and services to guide and support you in your pursuit of academic excellence.
I will describe a few programs that can assist you:
Learning Support Services
How many of you know what your preferred learning style is?
Do you know: a visual learner, kinesthetic learner, auditory learner?
Do you want to maximize or employ effective study strategies?
Learning Support Services (LSS)Services
Tutoring - Walk-in and Assigned Learning Strategies Counseling Learning Strategies WorkshopsMultimedia Resource MaterialsHandouts on study strategiesGraduate/Professional Student SupportPracticum/Internship Opportunities
Peer Tutoring
Accounting Biology Chemistry Computer Science Decision & Info
Systems Economics Engineering
English Finance Foreign Languages Mathematics Philosophy Physics Statistics Other
LSS offers free tutoring in several different courses:
Peer Tutoring
Where are we?321 Social Work BuildingVisit www.las.uh.edu/lss, or Call 713.743.5411 or
Tutoring Hours:Mondays – Tuesdays 9 am – 8 pmWednesdays – Thursdays 9 am – 6 pmFridays 9 am – 12 noon
Peer Tutoring
What do we ask from you to make your learning experiences during tutoring to be productive:
Bring your course syllabus and any relevant materials, such as your text books, notes, etc.
Bring specific questions about the material. Tutors are not expected to do your
assignments or to teach you material you have not studied.
Learning Strategies Counseling
Individual confidential appointments Identification of your learning styleDevelopment of innovative learning
strategiesAssist in incorporating learning strategies
in your study habitsAddress test and math anxiety issuesHelp with improving time managementHelp with improving your memory and
concentration skills
Learning Strategies Workshops
A series of workshops is offered each semester Early Bird, Comprehensive, and Preparing for
Finals Workshops
Overcoming procrastination, reading, note taking, and exam preparation
Must sign up online at www.las.uh.edu/lss
Multimedia Resources
Software • varoius subjects
– Math, biology, chemistry, physics, economics, statistics, MATLab
• Test preparation materials - GRE, GMAT• Learning Plus - to practice basic reading, writing,
and math skills
Videos Captain’s LogBooks
• Learning Strategies• GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT prep books
Handouts
different learning strategies Math anxiety, test taking techniques,
overcoming procrastination, writing papers, reading scientific textbooks, and many more...
Example:• Test Taking Techniques:
– How to keep calm during tests– Tips for reducing stress– Techniques for Taking Tests
• Note Taking– Common types of abbreviations and rules– The Cornell method of note-taking– A system for effective listening and note taking– Outline method of note taking
Graduate/Professional Student Support
Learning strategies workshops and learning strategies counseling
Individual consultations on research design and data collection
Consultation for Survey Design Professional Writing – APA writing styleDevelopment of Critical Reading skills
The Learning Center is OPEN to all students at the University of Houston
We have another program that works with targeted student populations, ie The Challenger Program
Challenger Program (CP)
The Challenger Program, a TRIO program, is funded by the U.S. Department of Education
The program seeks to serve students who are: first generation college students (meaning
neither parent has a four year degree), and/or from a low income background (household
income does not exceed 150% of current poverty guidelines)
Challenger Program (CP)
The Challenger Program currently disburses over $50,000 in the form of scholarships
Over 40% of all Challenger participants earn a 3.0 grade point average or above
Challenger Program (CP)Services
Tutoring: Tutors are available to assist students in a
wide variety of academic subjects
Counseling: Academic and personal counseling are
available to meet specific needs on an individual or groups basis
Academic Instruction: A three hour college credit course in Reading,
Writing, and Study Skills is available for program participants
Challenger Program (CP)Services
Financial Aid Advisement: The Challenger Program staff will try to help
meet the students financial needsSocial support and cultural
enrichment: The program hosts campus social gatherings
and opportunities to attend cultural events to provide social supports
Challenger Program (CP) Criteria for eligibility/participation
If you come from a TRIO program from your previous institution be it Upward Bound, Talent Search, Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), McNair or Student Support Services, you are eligible for the Challenger Program
And if you are: A first generation college student, and/or from a low income background
Challenger Program (CP)Update
The U.S. Department of Education announced that TRIO directors in Texas will soon be receiving additional funds to support displaced students who have now relocated to Texas either temporarily or permanently.
Challenger Program (CP)
If you think you qualify for the Challenger Program, please apply as soon as possible.
We’ll have a table right outside this room. OR, come by our offices at 319 Student Service Center. Our phone number is 713/743-5420OR, visit our website at www.las.uh.edu/cp
Soar to new heights with the Challenger Program!!!
Additional Academic Support Programs Learning Support Services
(LSS) 321 Social Work Buildingwww.las.uh.edu/LSS/713-743-5411
Challenger Program319 Student Service Center 1www.las.uh.edu/cp713-743-5420
Urban Experience Program (UEP) 250G Oberholtzer Hallwww.las.uh.edu/uep713-743-6032
Center for Academic Support and Assessment (CASA)222 Garrisonwww.casa.uh.edu 713-743-6296
Writing Center211-217 Agnes Arnold Hallwww.uh.edu/writecen/713-743-3016
Scholar Enrichment ProgramsAllied Geophysical Lab Building Ste 67http://www.uh.edu/~lwigley/Undergraduate/sep.html
713-743-2612 PROMES
E301 Engineering Building 2www.egr.uh.edu/promes/713-743-4222
SABE323 Agnes Arnold Hallwww.class.uh.edu/cmas/index.html
713-743-3136