Academic Success Offices And Academic Success Offices

What is the Learning Commons? We are the one-stop shop where students can get an academic “boost” from other students and faculty.

LC Services Success Coaches Subject Tutoring Writing Center Language Support

Learning Commons employees are constantly working to put themselves out of a job. We want students to talk about what they are learning as they learn to promote understanding, inquiry, memory, and confidence.

Assumptions vs. Realities

You are a key in your student’s success! Families You are a key in your student’s success! STUDENTS SOMETIMES NEED SUPPORT FROM HOME TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP TO GET WHAT THEY NEED AND WANT IN COLLEGE

Weeks One through Five Week/s What’s going on What they can do Week One: August 22-26 Class introductions: Background material Slower pace Drop/add by Friday Tutors available 7-9 p.m. Monday - Thursday Meet tutors Plan study schedules Week Two: August 29 – September 2 Classes “pick up”: Quizzes Short writing assignments Regular homework assignments Tutors available day and evening Talk to tutors about new concepts Discuss college writing expectations Weeks Three through Five: September 5 - 23 1st tests and papers: Usually covers 3-4 chapters (like a unit test in high school) Paper lengths vary, so prep time will, too “Desperation” in full swing Plan ahead: Schedule writing appointments Study a week ahead for exams Process out loud Clarify questions with professors Learn from mistakes!

The Rest of the Semester Cycle Repeats What’s going on What they can do October 2nd round: “Mid-Terms” Usually several tests and papers LC experiences it’s highest traffic now Avoid panic! Set up week-long study schedules for each test and paper Not a great time to start getting help in the LC; come sooner! November 3rd round: Changing grades harder past this point Holiday stress Projects often assigned Keep things in perspective If a grade is low, talk with teachers and advisors about it Attend “Finals” wkshps November – December 4th (last) round: Academic stress TIME MANAGEMENT Find and maintain a balance of social and academic priorities

Last Two Weeks TIME MANAGEMENT The Last Two Weeks What’s going on What they can do December 5 - 9 “Dead Week” No new tests, papers, or projects this week Preparation time for Finals Week There are exceptions (lab finals, etc.) TIME MANAGEMENT Study heavily now Make Writing Center appointments this week (often fills up fast) Subject Tutors work at night only December 12 - 15 “Finals Week” Many classes have a comprehensive final Writing classes may have in-class writing finals and/or a final paper Tutors available by appointment only so plan ahead Studying should be review at this point; it may not be if “Dead Week” was not used well

Academic Support & Engagement Presented by the Academic Success Offices

What is the Academic Success Office? Academic Success Offices Kearney Bound TRIO/SSS Disability Services for Students Learning Strategies

Kearney Bound Students apply as freshman in high school Program for first generation college students We work in conjunction with 4 area high schools There will be approximately 170 KB students on campus next year

Trio/SSS (Student Support Services) Federal funded program that provides added support for: First generation students Students with disabilities Those with a financial need This is a program designed to increase student success! Mentoring University Foundation classes Training on ALL UNK resources Secondary advisor A great deal of added support for success

Disability Services for Students DSS If your student was on an Individual Education Plan, IEP or a 504 Plan in High School, they will need to visit with the DSS office to see what their options might be for accommodations. This will also be important for them to be able to make an informed decision concerning their academic success.

Accommodations Student must self-identify to the DSS office Must provide evidence of a disability Discuss needs with the DSS Coordinator Meet with professors to discuss implementation of individual students accommodations

For more information, or to get registration information, go to the Memorial Student Affairs Building, Academic Success Offices at 3:15 p.m. today.

Learning Strategies University Foundations - Who, What & Why? Anyone! Especially In-coming Freshmen 3-Credit Hour elective transition class College is DIFFERENT than high school College is new and scary UF classes help you navigate it Study Skills need to develop to a higher level

What do students LEARN in UF? Goals, Motivation, & Engaged Learning How to use their individual learning styles in different learning environments Time & Money Management Critical Thinking Skills necessary to be successful in this higher education environment and beyond UNK Technology (MyBlue, Blackboard)

Academic Success Offices’ Goal Engage, Educate, Empower, Enrich! Helping UNK students to Succeed!