Dr. Carol Matthews Director of Academic Support

Academic Support services over 1,100 students per year!

Mrs. Halle León Office Coordinator

Mrs. Heidi Tracht Supplemental Instructor

Coordinator

Mrs. Ellie Wood Academic Peer Mentor Trainer

Mr. David Leedy Disability Services Coordinator

PEER INSTRUCTION – “PI”One-on-One Tutoring in the office

Mastering Course Content for General Ed. Core

Time Management, Organization, Study Strategies

FREE – for all traditional undergraduate students

A Few Popular Courses for PI….

Research Writing EconomicsU.S. HistoryGreekAlgebra

ChemistryZoologyEnglishHistory & FaithOld/New Testament

And Much, Much More!!

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION – “SI”Peer Assisted Group Study Sessions

Held Outside of Class in a Classroom

2 or More Sessions Per Week

Creative, Relaxed Learning Environment

Courses Offering SI – Fall 2009Introduction to Statistics

U.S. HistoryWestern Civilization IWestern Civilization II

General PsychologyChristian Beliefs

Art in the Western WorldMusic in the Western World

Principles of Biology

Academic Success CoursesIf a student’s high school GPA is below 2.5, then:

University Success Strategies – Fall Semester

Critical Thinking – Spring Semester

Academic Peer Mentor – “APM” Included

If a student’s ACT Reading Score is below 19, then:

Reading Success Strategies

Other Services….•Praxis I Training for Education Students

•Proof-read Papers

•Pre-Advising

•Training in Time Management, Academic Organization, & Study Strategies

Disability ServicesEqual Opportunity for all students:

• Documentation

• Self-Advocacy

• Privacy

Office of Academic Support

Where: Hyson Campus Center, Second Floor

When: Open daily until 5:00pm, and some evenings

How: Call, Email, Drop-in

Why: To Provide Tools for Academic Success!