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Academic Centers For Excellence

Academic Centers For Excellence . Fall 2012 Report. Academic Centers For Excellence Service Areas. ACE The Writers’ Room Drop in Tutoring WriteWell Embedded Tutors The Learning Center Drop-in Tutoring Study Smarter Supplemental Instruction Math U-100 Summer Bridge.

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Academic Centers For Excellence

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  1. Academic Centers For Excellence Fall 2012 Report

  2. Academic Centers For Excellence Service Areas • ACE • The Writers’ Room • Drop in Tutoring • WriteWell • Embedded Tutors • The Learning Center • Drop-in Tutoring • Study Smarter • Supplemental Instruction • Math • U-100 • Summer Bridge

  3. Academic Centers For Excellence

  4. Academic Centers For Excellence Overview • ACE offers support programs through The Learning Center, the Writers’ Room, Study Smarter, and Supplemental Instruction. • We recognize that we can best serve IU South Bend’s diverse student population via collaboration with faculty and advisors, and would like to work closely with you and your colleagues to bolster retention, to address individual student needs, and to make resources easily accessible for the students who need them.

  5. The Writers’ Room

  6. The Writers’ Room • The Writers’ Room offers writing tutoring for any subject, any course. • Writing tutors are available to consult with students at all stages for the writing process. • Students can also sign up for a WriteWell coach, who will give students the personalized, consistent attention they need to improve their overall skills as writers.

  7. The Writers’ Room Fall 2012 Stats • Total Contacts: 2,628 • Total Students: 1,202

  8. The Writers’ Room Fall 2012 Stats 493 223 742* 69 81 196 27 12 317 236 n= *All Students includes 26 I’s

  9. The Writers’ Room Fall 2012 Stats 493 223 742* 69 81 196 27 12 317 236 n= *All Students includes 26 I’s

  10. The Learning Center

  11. The Learning Center • The Learning Center offers drop-in tutoring, group tutoring, and exam reviews. • Our tutors are trained to assist students in developing skills and strategies that will help them become successful learners

  12. The Learning Center • If we do not currently offer tutoring for a particular course and there is a sufficient need for it, we will be happy to consider adding someone to our tutoring team • This is an area where we especially need your help • When we hire students, they must be recommended by IU South Bend faculty • We also know that faculty, advisors, and students may have concerns of which we are not aware • We hope to work with you to address these concerns and make the Learning Center an effectiveand safe learning environment

  13. The Learning CenterHours and Location • The Learning Center is locate in the Administration Building Room AI 122 • Drop-in Tutoring is available • Monday – Thursday 9am-6pm • Friday 9am-1pm

  14. The Learning CenterSchedules

  15. The Learning CenterSchedules

  16. The Learning CenterSchedules

  17. The Learning CenterSchedules

  18. The Learning CenterAfter Hours in the Library • The Learning Center has extended it’s hours to include After-Hours in the Library on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6pm-8pm

  19. The Learning CenterAfter Hours in the Library

  20. The Learning CenterFall 2012 Stats • Total Contacts: 3,387 • Total Students: 929

  21. The Learning CenterFall 2012 Stats

  22. The Learning CenterFall 2012 Stats 11 35 117 14 74 n= 199 26 53

  23. Study Smarter

  24. Study Smarter • Study Smarter academic coaches meet one-on-one with students to determine their strengths and weaknesses as learners. • Together a student and coach design strategies to meet individual needs. • They can arrange weekly or bi-weekly meetings to track progress toward set goals. • Study Smarter Coaches also provide regular workshops in Memory, Concentration, Time Management, Note Taking, Learning Styles, and Textbook Reading.

  25. Study Smarter Fall 2012 Stats • Total Contacts: 99 • Total Students: 47

  26. Study Smarter Workshops

  27. Supplemental Instruction

  28. Supplemental Instruction • Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions are regularly-scheduled review sessions in which students integrate course content and study skills.   • Tutors who have previously done well in the course lead the sessions and work closely with faculty.   • If you would like us to set up supplemental instruction for a course, please contact us and recommend a former student that you think would make a good tutor.

  29. Supplemental Instruction

  30. Supplemental Instruction Fall 2012 Stats • Total Contacts: 1,243 • Total Students: 233

  31. Supplemental Instruction Fall 2012 Stats 21 47 85 18 70 n= 79 18 43 60 16

  32. Supplemental Instruction Fall 2012 Stats 55 10 13 3 21 47 85 18 70 n= 79 18 3 43 60 16

  33. Supplemental Instruction Fall 2012 Stats 80 84

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