Academic Coaching HOW WE HELP SLU STUDENTS Located within the Student Success Center, the academic coaching initiative provides you the opportunity to discuss academic strengths, areas for improvement and strategies to reach your academic potential. As a result of academic coaching, you will be able to identify your learning style through various self-assessments as well as develop and implement successful study habits.
PROGRAM BENEFITS As you navigate the transition throughout college, academic coaches support you by discussing what strategies may work best with your personal learning preferences. Some common examples of why students seek academic coaching include: + Time management + Test-taking anxiety + Test-taking strategies + Challenges with motivation + Creating effective study aids + Selecting main ideas of lectures
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With the coaching program, you can expect between two and four interactive coaching sessions to reach the following goals: + Identify areas of academic strength and areas for improvement. + Identify your learning style through self-assessment tools. + Discuss the effectiveness of your study habits. + Determine the campus resources that will provide ongoing support. + Reflect on the academic experience. + Enhance self-esteem and self-advocacy skills.
We encourage you to visit the Student Success Center early in your college career to learn how our staff can support you on your road to success.
ACADEMIC COACHING FOR STUDENTS WITH ADHD Students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) represent a significant number of the students served through disability services. In order to better serve these students, the Student Success Center has an academic coach who works specifically with students who have a diagnosis of ADHD. The program provides support for the development of skills, strategies and beliefs needed to manage ADHD in conjunction with college. Students are also given information about the wide range of resources available to support their success at Saint Louis University.
To make an appointment with an academic coach, visit the Student Success Center in the Busch Student Center, Suite 331 or the Medical Center in the School of Nursing building, Suite 114. In addition, appointments can also be made through SLU Appointments under your mySLU account or by calling 314-977-3484. To learn more about academic coaching, visit slu.edu/x73626.xml.
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“Academic coaching helped me to stay focused while at SLU. It also allowed me to stay on track with my academics and taught me how to balance all aspects of a college student’s life. My academic coach and other members of the academic coaching team have supported me and cared about me since my first appointment my sophomore year.” Christine Southall, communication major
Main Location: Busch Student Center, 331 One N. Grand Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63103 314-977-3484
Medical Center Location: School of Nursing, Suite 114 3525 Caroline Mall St. Louis, MO 63104 314-977-8992
Major Exploration Academic Advising Whether you are trying to decide between two majors, are in the deciding process or you’re looking to find the best fit, the staff in the major exploration academic advising office is here to guide you through your decision-making process. Located within the Student Success Center, major exploration provides a supportive environment to consider the many exciting options for degree programs at SLU.
BENEFITS OF MAJOR EXPLORATION ACADEMIC ADVISING While advised in major exploration, you focus on gaining knowledge in three categories that are critical to making a decision about a major: + Self-Knowledge – You will reflect to identify your interests, values and skills. + Educational Knowledge – You will learn about the approximately 100 areas of study offered at SLU. + Occupational Knowledge – You will learn about careers that match your interests and begin to plan for the transition from earning a degree into the careers beyond graduation.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE By gathering information and reflecting on experiences, you are supported in your decision-making development guided by your academic advisor. Academic advisors work with you to keep you focused on the decision-making process and to help you decide on a major by the end of your freshmen year. + High-touch approach. As a result of purposefully low student-to-advisor ratios, major exploration allows for more interaction between you and your academic advisor. You are expected to have a minimum of three interactions per semester with your advisor.
CONTACT US We encourage you to visit the Student Success Center early in your college career to learn how our staff can support you on your road to success. To make an appointment, visit the Student Success Center in the Busch Student Center, Suite 331. In addition, appointments can also be made through SLU Appointments under your mySLU account or by calling 314-977-3484. To learn more about major exploration, visit slu.edu/x16820.xml.
slu.edu/success + Individualized approach. Each semester, you create an individualized exploration plan with your academic advisor. This plan will include an exploration activity intended to help you further progress in your “re-deciding” process.
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+ Integration with career services. Major exploration students interact with staff members in the career services office each semester. This includes individual meetings, group workshops and a career decision-making class (PSY 1840).
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“The best part of major exploration was how much better I got to know myself. By utilizing the resources available, I was able to figure out what I was looking for in life and how to get there.” Abbey Jones, mechanical engineering major
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TOOLS THAT HELP YOU EXPLORE MAJORS + Enroll in introductory courses for various degree programs. + Meet with faculty. + Meet with career development specialists. + Attend a major fair or career fair. + Join departmental clubs and interact with upper-class students. + Volunteer for community service and be exposed to new occupation interests. If you are still undecided at the close of your first year, additional resources are provided to you such as: + A meeting with a career development specialist. + Referral to faculty for individual consultation. + Additional assessments and/or reflection exercises to uncover specific interests, skills and/or abilities.
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Medical Center Academic Advising Saint Louis University’s Medical Center Student Success Center is home to the academic advising office for students in the Doisy College of Health Sciences and the School of Nursing. With academic advisors skillfully trained on specific disciplines and their related curriculums, you receive support from staff who are knowledgeable and confident in curriculum planning and requirements.
FAST FACTS: Medical Center Academic Advising Student Statistics (approximate numbers): + 1,500 students advised + 500 students on the Dean’s List each semester (3.70 GPA or higher) + Student to advisor ratio lower than caseload of 300 to one recommended by the National Academic Advising Association.
BENEFITS OF MEDICAL CENTER ACADEMIC ADVISING Through one-on-one meetings, advisors foster educational responsibility and promote reflective decision-making. By getting to know you, academic advisors: + Assist you in course selection. + Plan your curriculum. + Co-create individualized plans for your success. + Find opportunities for engagement in co-curricular activities.
PROGRAMS WE ADVISE + Nursing + Physical therapy + Athletic training + Health sciences + Health information management + Nutrition and dietetics + Investigative medical sciences
+ Cytotechnology + Medical laboratory sciences + Radiation therapy + Nuclear medical technology + Magnetic resonance imaging + Occupational science and occupational therapy
CONTACT US We encourage you to visit the Student Success Center early in your college career to learn how our staff can support you on your road to success.
OTHER RESOURCES OFFERED + Academic advising in the residence halls + Electronic advising model + Continued partnerships with faculty members and academic units + Workshop/event series + Fall Open House + Assistance with navigating Banner + Midterm check-in + Minor Fair + Summer course approval process + Study abroad information sessions + Classroom presentations · VARK Learning Styles and Study Strategies · How to Create a Four-Year Graduation Plan
To make an appointment with an academic advisor, visit the Student Success Center in the School of Nursing Building, Suite 114. In addition, appointments can also be made through SLU Appointments under your mySLU account or by calling 314-977-3484. To learn more about medical center academic advising, visit slu.edu/x90124.xml.
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“I found so much value in my academic advising appointments. They were always informative, relational and I felt comfortable bringing all my questions and concerns to my advisor. It was through academic advising that I learned the benefits of setting goals and being intentional about each semester.” Audrey Hunter, occupational science and occupational therapy major
Medical Center Academic Advising Office: School of Nursing, Suite 114 3525 Caroline Mall St. Louis, MO 63104 314-977-8992
Retention and Student Success Retention and student success, housed within the Student Success Center, strives to increase the retention of students that are encountering challenges transitioning to college. Through a coaching model, our team provides intentional, ongoing and holistic support that fosters the continuous development of our students’ full potential. Retention and student success is here to help you navigate your transition to college by: + Providing ongoing, individual support. + Connecting you to relevant resources. + Assisting in identifying your strengths and areas of improvement. + Helping you reflect on your experiences and strengths. + Establishing your collaborative relationship with student success coaches.
SERVICES PROVIDED Student success coaches assist you in your transition to SLU by providing individualized coaching on academic, social and personal dimensions of college life. Our student success coaches: + Identify your strengths and opportunities for growth. + Identify barriers to your progress and success. + Enhance your ability to be more successful in college. + Develop an individualized success plan to help you meet goals and maximize potential. + Provide accountability and follow up with you. + Coordinate the best ways to support you with other campus partners. + Assist you in tangible skills building, including, but not limited to: organization, time management, executive functioning, budgeting and increased social connections.
In addition to the above, we offer immediate and continual support for students: + In academic distress + Experiencing adjustment/transition issues + In need of wellness support (making healthy choices, sleep, etc.) + With low social engagement + In financial distress + With low motivation + With intent to transfer
CONTACT US We encourage you to visit the Student Success Center early in your college career to learn how our staff can support you on your road to success. To make an appointment with a student success coach, visit the Student Success Center in the Busch Student Center, Suite 331 or the Medical Center in the School of Nursing building, Suite 114. In addition, appointments can also be made through SLU Appointments under your mySLU account or by calling 314-977-3484. To learn more about student success coaching, visit slu.edu/x32317.xml.
slu.edu/success BENEFITS + Higher GPA + Increased exposure and use of University resources + Reduced risk of academic probation or improved status on academic probation + Increased social engagement with the University + Maximized potential as a member of the SLU community
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Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction Located within the Student Success Center, the mission of tutoring and Supplemental Instruction (SI) is to foster a supportive environment where students feel empowered to identify and achieve their academic goals.
TUTORING VERSUS SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION Tutoring is most commonly an interaction between the tutor and one student. Supplemental Instruction (SI), on the other hand, is an internationally recognized program where a tutor—also known as an SI leader—attends lectures with the students and then holds approximately three one-hour sessions for small groups of students throughout the week. Both tutoring and SI are available for a wide range of courses six days a week.
TUTORS AND SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION LEADERS Tutors and SI leaders are undergraduate students who have taken and excelled in the courses for which they tutor. These highly qualified, peer tutors and SI leaders are available to mentor you in effective problem solving, critical thinking and study skills. You can expect the following from your tutor and SI leader: + A solid understanding of subject matter for which you are requesting additional assistance. + Encouragement during the learning process. + Insight to help you come to the correct conclusion independently. + Patience in times of frustration and difficulty. + Troubleshooting ability to find gaps in information previously learned and a willingness to fill those gaps so that educational growth may occur. + Understanding and acceptance. + Explanation of concepts and course material that is catered to your individual learning style. + Knowledge of a variety of campus resources.
PROGRAM BENEFITS We can assist you with: + Academic success + Time management + Organization + Note-taking strategies
+ Study skills + Test-taking strategies + Improving communication with instructors
PREPARATION With one-on-one tutoring sessions, you are encouraged to set up appointments early in the semester. As you prepare for your tutoring session, you should spend time prior to your appointment looking through course material or homework and formulating questions. The tutors are trained to help you think through the questions you have prepared, and when possible, lead you towards solving your own problems. Similar to one-on-one tutoring, it is recommended that you come to SI sessions with questions about the class material; however, if you don’t have specific questions, that is perfectly fine. Since the SI leader will be reviewing material previously taught in class, you will be given opportunities to generate and ask questions during the session.
CONTACT US We encourage you to visit the Student Success Center early in your college career to learn how our staff can support you on your road to success. Although you must schedule an appointment to meet with a tutor, appointments are not necessary for Supplemental Instruction. SI sessions are available for any student enrolled in the course, even if the SI leader is not sitting in your class. To make an appointment, you can visit the Student Success Center in the Busch Student Center, Suite 331 or the Medical Center in the School of Nursing building, Suite 114. In addition, appointments can also be made through SLU Appointments under your mySLU account or by calling 314-977-3484. To learn more about tutoring and Supplemental Instruction (SI), visit slu.edu/x35333.xml.
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University Writing Services University writing services (UWS), housed in the Student Success Center, is committed to the campuswide improvement of student writing through one-on-one peer consultation, the administration of workshops and the facilitation of writing groups. UWS aims to help improve writing culture on Saint Louis University’s campus and help you identify as writers within your respective disciplines.
+ More than 2,000 SLU students attended over 6,000 one-on-one appointments in 2014–2015. + University writing services encourages students to participate in writing groups.
SERVICES PROVIDED UWS welcomes all SLU undergraduate and graduate students to the multiple locations on campus. If you are brainstorming your first SLU assignment or finishing your dissertation, we offer you individualized feedback. In order to help you become a more effective and confident writer, we offer: + In-person consultations + Online consultations + Workshops + Writing groups + Assistance with dissertations and graduate-level writing
At University writing services, we help you with any aspect of your writing. At any point in the composition process, you can bring us any piece of writing, oral presentation or multimedia project. We can help you start with a blank sheet of paper, single assignment sheet or help you work through multiple drafts of the same assignment. You’ll benefit the most from dividing writing into small steps. If you plan ahead and make multiple appointments over the course of a project, we can offer even more help.
MENTORING PROGRAM Although UWS seeks to help student writers, we also create an excellent educational experience for our consultants. In our training courses, consultants are expected to advance as academic writers, communicators and professionals. Additionally, our mentoring program pairs experienced consultants with new consultants so they can share methods and strategies.
CONTACT US We encourage you to visit the Student Success Center early in your college career to learn how our staff can support you on your road to success. We accept walk-ins when consultants are available; however, an appointment is highly recommended. To make an appointment with a consultant, visit the Student Success Center in the Busch Student Center, Pius XII Memorial Library or the Medical Center in the School of Nursing building. The easiest way to make an appointment is through SLU Appointments under your mySLU account. You may also call the Student Success Center at 314-977-3484. To learn more about University writing services, visit slu.edu/x34507.xml.
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“University writing services has holistically improved my writing process. I met multiple times with a consultant where we brainstormed to find an exciting introduction, outlined the piece as a whole and reviewed the paper’s structure and mechanics. After our meeting, I felt more confident as a writer, and I believed strongly in the importance of talking through my writing with a trained expert. I will certainly be returning to the UWS.” Kevin Mueller, business major
Main Location: Busch Student Center, 331 One N. Grand Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63103 314-977-3484 Pius XII Memorial Library: 3650 Lindell Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63108 314-977-3087
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University 101 U101: ENHANCING YOUR FIRST-YEAR SUCCESS The Student Success Center hosts a first-year orientation course that can assist you in your successful transition to Saint Louis University. U101 is a one-credit course that meets once a week in the fall semester. The course is an interactive seminar with small class sizes that allows for group discussions and engagement. During SLU 101 in June, you will be able to register for U101 as well as your fall classes.
COURSE STRUCTURE U101 is designed to help maximize your SLU experience. This seminar is co-instructed by a faculty or staff member and an upper-class student. This allows you to receive firsthand advice on strategies for doing well in your classes and coursework. Comprised of approximately 19 students per section, this seminar also allows for peer interaction and an opportunity for reflection on the college transition. General sections are offered for students with broad interests. Course topics include student involvement, campus resources, academic skills, time management, diversity, career planning and the Jesuit mission. The following list highlights specialty sections offered in addition to general sections: + Athletic training majors + International students + Pre-medicine students + Career decision-making + Pre-law students + Physical therapy majors (DPT 1111) + Occupational therapy majors (OCS 1000) + Student athletes + Learning Community affiliated sections Please tell your academic advisor if any of the courses listed above speak to you or your intended major.
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CONTACT US We encourage you to visit the Student Success Center early in your college career to learn more about how our staff can support you on your road to success. Stop by or make an appointment online today. You can visit the Student Success Center in the Busch Student Center, Suite 331 or the Medical Center in the School of Nursing building, Suite 114. To learn more about University 101, visit slu.edu/x19998.xml.
+ Helps you transition to college. + Connects you to the University community. + Improves your chances of academic success. + Introduces you to possible fields of study early in your academic career.
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WHAT STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT U101
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From the 2015 Anonymous Student Survey:
“I loved my U101 class. Some of the people in that class became my
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closest friends the first semester of college. This class helped me transition to college smoothly and to have a support system behind me.” “My U101 class was not only enjoyable but memorable in terms of the people I met and things I learned about SLU, my career and myself.”
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Disability Services
DISABILITY SERVICES WORKS WITH OVER 400 SLU STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.
Disability services at Saint Louis University supports equal access in education through academic accommodations. If you have a disability, accommodations provide you the same opportunity to benefit from your educational experience as your nondisabled peers.
EXAMPLES OF ACCOMMODATIONS + Assistive technology + Electronic formats + Screen-enlargement software + Screen-reading software + Note-taking accommodations + Distraction-reduced space + Private-room testing + Extended time on exams + Sign language interpreting/transcribing + Enlarged print + Use of computer for essays ELIGIBILITY FOR ACCOMMODATIONS The primary difference related to accommodations in high school versus college is the role you take in your education. In college, it’s your responsibility to self-disclose your disability to disability services and request accommodations. It’s important for you to self-advocate and communicate regularly with disability services and your instructors. + You must submit current documentation of your disabilities from a qualified professional. + Documentation should substantiate your present need for accommodations and will be reviewed by staff to determine reasonable accommodations. + You must reapply for accommodations on an annual basis.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS I have a disability, and I want to learn about using accommodations. What should I do now? If you have a documented disability and think you will need accommodations, contact disability services at the earliest opportunity. It is your responsibility to disclose your disability and request accommodations in order for the University to evaluate needs and provide assistance. All inquiries about the availability of University-related accommodations are confidential. After submitting documentation, you work with staff who will determine appropriate, reasonable accommodations and will instruct you how to access the approved accommodations. continued on back
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Disability Services FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS I had an IEP/504 plan in high school. Can I just use those accommodations? The academic environment in college is different than in high school. Your accommodations at SLU might be similar to what you used in high school, or they may be different. Since your needs might have changed, please schedule an appointment with disability services and staff will work with
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