Academic Advancement Center
Spring Newsletter
2014-2015
Table of Contents 3 Introduction of the Academic Advancement Center 4 Tutoring Services 4 Math and Science Center 5 Student Features - Supplemental Instruction 6 New and Improved College Adjustment Program 6 What’s in the AAC Computer Lab?
Welcome to the AAC
The mission of the Academic Advancement Center (AAC) is to support outstanding undergraduate education through a variety of student support services intended to bolster student success and retention. The AAC offers services to assist all Ohio University undergraduate students towards improving their academic performance and intellectual engagement. Through Tutoring Services, Supplemental Instruction, academic skill development, and academic guidance, provided through for credit courses, individual appointments, and group sessions. The AAC supports and challenges students as learners, while striving to build a strong foundation of academic success skills.
the Academic d n i F Advancement Center Alden 101 aac@ohio.edu 740.593.2644 Facebook: OU Academic Advancement Center Twitter: @OU_AAC
“Over the years I have learned that highly successful students ask ‘why not?’ instead of ‘why bother’. Why not do the extra credit? Why not attend SI or go to the Math and Science Center if it will help me do better in class?” - Cynthia King, AAC Director Page 3
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Tutoring Services Tutoring Services is committed to helping Ohio University undergraduate students develop and enhance fundamental skills necessary to succeed academically. Currently, the AAC is offering help in over 300 courses on campus. The most popular subjects are 1000 and 2000 level courses in Math, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. In order to ensure success, the AAC prides themselves on three main abilities. First, the AAC works with students collaboratively to identify academic concerns and apply successful strategies for note-taking, timemanagement, study skills and test-taking skills. Second, the faculty and staff encourages students to think critically about course content and assess understanding through dialogue and guided practice. Third, the tutors empower students to become lifelong learners by providing an opportunity to master skills and apply them independently. Tutoring Services is one of the most successful programs at the AAC. The AAC currently has 127 registered peer tutors. Since the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year, the AAC has helped over 650 students for more than 4,000 peer tutoring visits. AAC tutors come from a variety of majors and backgrounds, which allows every student to find their ideal match. You can find a full profile of registered tutors at the AAC website. Students interested in signing up for a tutor session should log into TutorTrac, which serves as the scheduling system for all AAC tutoring.. For a successful appointment, students should come prepared with questions, notes, textbooks and any other useful material. One hour sessions are arranged for a fee of $10 per hour, unless student is registered with a sponsored program. Payment is due at the beginning of the session. Special Note: Study skills appointments are also offered at no Peer Tutoring (1 hour appointment) cost and can be scheduled by contacting one of the AAC • Tutors are outside the AAC Academic Skills Instructors. Alden 101 Math and Science Center (30 minute appointments and walk-in) • Monday - Friday, 10 am to 5 pm • Tutors are outside the AAC Alden 101 Math and Science Center (drop-in) • Sunday - Thursday, 7 pm to 9 pm • Tutors are in the AAC - Alden 101k
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Math and Science Center Tutoring Services offers free help with many undergraduate math and science courses. In the Fall term of this year, 609 students used the math and science center for a total of 1716 visits. If students want to schedule a 30 minute appointment, they can book one through TutorTrac by choosing the Math & Science Center option. Evening drop-in times do not require an appointment.
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Supplemental Instruction
Supplemental Instruction (SI) offers FREE, out of class, study sessions for traditionally difficult courses. Sessions are led by students who have successfully completed the course. The AAC greatly values the work and dedication displayed by all SI Leaders. This Spring Semester, two students have gone above and beyond their duties as an SI leader. They have completed exceptional work and helped several students better their grades.
Spring SI Courses ACCT 1010 BIOS 1030 BIOS 1300 BIOS 1310 BIOS 1700 BIOS 1710 CHEM 1210 CHEM 1220 CHEM 1500 CHEM 1510 CHEM 1520 ET 2200 MATH 1200 MATH 1300 MATH 1350 MATH 2301 MATH 2302 PHYS 2001 PSY 1010 (Dr. Markman & Grant’s classes ONLY)
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Ali is a Junior at Ohio University studying Communication Sciences and Disorders. She decided to apply to become an SI Leader during her sophomore year. She learned more about the positions and knew this would be a great job for her. Alison’s excellence in math fields led her to become an SI Leader for Math 1200 - College Algebra. She says that her favorite part about being an SI Leader is meeting all of the different people on Ohio University’s campus. She says, “I love interacting with all different kinds of people and this gives me a great opportunity to do so. I genuinely love this job and would do it as a professional career if it were possible!” Alison continues by saying that she has been extremely thankful for the opportunities this position has given her, and the life long friends she has made. Thanks for all your hard work, Ali! Alexandria is a 5th year senior studying Applied Nutrition and Nutrition. She became an SI leader the fall quarter of her sophomore year in 2011. When looking for an on-campus job, Alexandria wanted a position that would benefit herself as well as other students. This led her to become an SI Leader. Alexandria is now an SI Leader for CHEM 1210 and 1220. Alexandria expresses that her favorite part of being an SI leader is when she is able to see all the work that both herself and her students have put into supplemental studying is improving their understanding of the material, in turn improving their grades. After her five years at Ohio University, Alexandria has grown to love the students and the Athens community. Thanks for your dedication, Alexandria!
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College Adjustment Program The College Adjustment Program provides opportunities for academic development & intellectual growth, assists students with OHIO’s graduation requirements, and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of one’s undergraduate degree. We have a distinguished record of increasing the retention and graduation rates of our participants. CAP offers a range of services to help participants adjust to the rigor of college life, meet the demands of one’s academic program, and achieve timely graduation. CAP is housed in the Academic Advancement Center in Alden Library. CAP is run by Graduate Assistant Dominique Aaron and Assistant Director Tiffany Arnold, both part of the Bobcat Alumni Association. Recently, CAP has rebranded and plans on changing the program’s name to College Achievement Program starting Fall 2015. Why? Because the CAP Program is about student academic success and ultimately graduation. CAP staff, both professional advisors and peer mentors, serve 275 CAP students per year and provided 1,064 contacts during fall semester. CAP students tell us that advising is one of the services they value the most. We are proud of our students of whom 31 were on the Fall Dean’s list in the fall and an additional 87 students achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher. CAP is looking forward to another great semester.
Computer Lab - Alden 101 Open to all Ohio University students and staff A glimpse into what our computer lab has: • Black and white laster printer • Mac and PC computers • Scanners, digital cameras, card readers & more • Adobe Creative Suite • iMovie and Quicktime Player Hours of operation: • Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Sat. closed
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