ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES&

DEPARTMENTAL ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Academic SupportA Division of the Office of Undergraduate Studies

What We Do?

• Study Partners• Supplemental

Instruction• Tutoring Website• Study Smart• Academic Coaching

• Learning Communities

• UNIV 1000• UNIV 1050• UNIV 1100

STUDY PARTNERS

Free tutoring available to all Auburn Students in select undergraduate subjects

Contact:

334.844.5702 partner@auburn.edu RBD Library Learning Commons (2nd floor) Eagle Hall in the Village auburn.edu/studypartners

Study Partners• Official Peer Tutoring program at Auburn

University• RBD Library Learning Commons and

Eagle Hall• Hours of Operation

• Sunday-Thursday: 2-7PM in Learning Commons; 7-9PM in Eagle

• Closed Friday and Saturday

• Appointments are encouraged, but will accept walk ins.

The Tutors• Every partner has been highly

recommended by professors• They must have and maintain at least a

3.0• Each tutor typically made an “A” in the

class they tutor, and a minimum of a “B”

• By fall of 2008 all tutors certified by the National Tutoring Association

Scheduling

• To schedule:• Can call 334.844.5702, • Stop by the Learning Commons or Eagle

location

• Online via TutorTrac• http://tutortrac.auburn.edu

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The Session

• Each Session is around 50 minutes each• What You’ll Need:

• AU ID, without it can not receive help• Textbook any past work you may have.• Most importantly a good attitude.

• www.auburn.edu/studypartners/

What to expect.pdf

Things to Remember• You are allowed ONE session per class per

day. • Everyone has different styles for learning and

teaching.• Feel free to try several tutors• www.auburn.edu/learningstyles

Study Partners Will Not…

• Do Your Homework For You• Rescue You• Have the answer to every question.

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION

Targets traditionally difficult courses. Offers regularly scheduled, collaborative, SI directed review sessions.

Contact: 334.844.5972 si@auburn.edu Office located in 0176 RBD Library www.auburn.edu/si

How it Works.• Group collaborative effort led by an SI

Leader• The leader has taken the class he/she is

currently leading.• SI currently attends the class• Leader holds weekly review sessions in a

designated place.

When Does SI Start?

• If offered for your class it should be announced by the instructor or SI during class.

• Attendance is optional

Why Should You Go?

• Data shows that those who attend generally obtain a better grade

• Shown to increase from a half-entire letter grade• As much as 10 points to final grade.

Which To Choose? SI vs. SP

• Learn best with a group of people? Try SI!

• Learn best by yourself? Try SP!• Don’t be afraid to try both!

TUTORING WEBSITE

Link to easily accessible information concerning tutoring availabilities on campus and online.

Contact: www.auburn.edu/tutoring

Subjects vs. Skills

Skills Academic How to Guides Conversational English General Study Skills Critical Thinking Organizing Information Test Taking Note Taking Time Management Writing Assistance

Subjects • Anthropology• Biochemistry• Chemistry • Communications• Economics• Electrical Engineering• English• Finance• History• Marketing• Math• Music• Philosophy• Physics• Political Science• Psychology• Sociology• Spanish• Statistics

www.auburn.edu/tutoring

Tutoring Website Walk Through

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STUDY SMART

Aimed at improving the academic performance of those who are currently or are going to be falling below SAP standards.

Contact 334.844.5972 academic_support@auburn.edu

Study Smart• For students who’ve been suspended once or their

second time.• Non-Credit course designed to help improve

academic performance of students.• Fee of $100.00 payable by money order at time of

registration.• Be sure to check online for more detailed information

ACADEMIC COACHING AND COUNSELING

Helps those in need of one-on-one counseling in a variety of academic and non academic areas.

Contact: •0176 RBD Library•334.844.5972•academicsupport@auburn.edu •www.auburn.edu/academicsupport

What is It?

• Service to all students, by appointment.• Assists with correcting skill deficits and

other problems that could affect academic success.

• Thoroughly assessed regarding your academic skills and emotional well being

Counselors • Carried out by doctoral level students.• Each are supervised by a licensed

Professional Counselor.• Students and counselor will come up with an

individualized improvement plan.• May include referrals to services on and off

campus.• All services provided by Academic Coaching

and Counseling on campus are Free!

Can Help With…

Academic Counseling Motivation Self-Discipline Perseverance Attitude and Interest Goal Setting Transition to College Time Management Personal Responsibility Self-Management Conflict Management Assertiveness Effective Decision Making Stress Management

Academic Coaching Note-Taking Test-Taking Strategies Preparing for Tests Test Anxiety Reading for Comp. Self-Testing Identifying Main Ideas Use of Support Time Management Setting Study Schedule

LEARNING COMMUNITIES

These special interest groups provide students with an automatic population of classmates, friends, and study partners.

Contact:•334.844.5972•lc@auburn.edu•www.auburn.edu/lc

What Are Learning Communities?• Residential and Non-Residential

Freshman interest groups.• Students are registered for same classes

with other freshmen and participate in different activities with each other.

Why choose to be in a LC/LLC.

• Data show that…• Students who participate have a higher GPAs• Students have higher retention rates

• Great for making friends• Great for taking those early steps in getting involved

with your particular college• Starts building those important faculty to student

relationships.

Two Types

Learning Communities Non-Residential Group Students in same college,

school or discipline Participating Schools

Liberal Arts Education Business Human Sciences Agriculture Nursing Forestry And Wildlife Sciences

Living-Learning Community Residential Group

Architecture, Design, and Construction LC – Sasnett Hall

Earthsmart and Liberal Arts LC – Lane Hall

Honors LC – Teague Hall All the benefits of the Non-

Residential group but with the added experience of living on campus.

Participating Colleges College Of Engineering COSAM Liberal Arts Architecture, Design and Construction

UNIV COURSES

Range of credit courses that cover Auburn history, procedure, study habits and understanding the role of higher education and you.

Contact: •Chris Wyckoff wyckoct@auburn.edu

UNIV 1000: The Auburn Experience• One Credit hour course• For first year students• Great for easing into the transition of

college life• An orientation course to life at Auburn

University.

UNIV 1050: Success Strategies

• One Credit hour course• For first year students • Designed to help develop and build all

of the essential study skills and traits needed to be a successful collegiate student.

UNIV 1100: First-Year Seminar

• 2 Credit Hour Course • For First Year Students• Freshmen seminar on special interest

topics

Departmental Resources

College of Sciences and Mathematics • COSAM Drop in Center

• dropincenter@auburn.edu

• Math Tutorial Center• slam@auburn.edu• http://www.auburn.edu/~slamiee/mtc/index.ht

• Departmental Chemistry Tutoring• Society of Physics Students

• 206 Allison Hall

Samuel Ginn College of Engineering • Engineering Student Services

• Shelby Center 1210

• AT&T Minority Engineering Program• Omega Chi Epsilon

• Jennifer Wilder wildejl@auburn.edu

• Eta Kappa Nu• hkn@eng.auburn.edu

College of Liberal Arts

• Miller Writing Center• One-on-one tutoring• Routine help• Online chat• Hotline 334.844.5749 • http://www.auburn.edu/writingcenter/

College of Business

• Writing and Presentation Assistance• For College of Business majors and minors• Can help with a variety of business related

drafts

• For appointment: • Clair Field fieldgc@auburn.edu• Lowder 442