Welcome to the Center for Student Achievement
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Preparing for Finals Workshop - December
4 at 3 p.m.
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Anatomy and Physiology Tutoring available
here - see the CSA Calendar for dates and times
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The CSA will be open till 11 p.m. for
extended study hours Dec. 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 16.
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Math Learning Modules are now
available
HTTP://WWW.ALEKS.COM/ (opens in new window)
See Math Assessment (ALEKS) Q & A
for more information
- Director:
Dr. Heather Holmes
- Location:
213 Guerrieri University Center (map)
- Hours:
Monday-Wednesday 9 a.m.-7
p.m.
Thursday, Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday closed, Sunday 4
p.m.-10 p.m.
The Offices of Academic and Student Affairs in conjunction
with the Center for Student Achievement (CSA), collaboratively
seeks to identify, develop, implement, and enhance critical
academic success programs that serve to maximize Salisbury
University students’ potential for scholarly achievement and
success. Guided by the Council of Student Achievement and
Success, the CSA will work with students who face unique
barriers to success, academic achievement, and degree attainment
and will implement a full range of ongoing strategies the will
help all Salisbury University students reach their highest
academic potential.
The mission of the Center for Student Achievement is to
enhance student learning, academic success and personal growth
through engagement in the Salisbury University academic
community.
Goals
• Support the
academic success of all students
• Promote
academic success through strategic use of resources
• Increase
students ability to become independent learners
• Implement
practical, proven strategies for improving academic skills
• Help students
develop competencies that directly enhance their success in the
classroom
• Increase
student retention
• Improve
graduation rates
Specific services offered by the Center for
Student Achievement will include, but are not limited to those
listed below:
Academic Recovery Program– Assist
students who have been placed on academic probation in
reestablishing academic stability. Provide academic support for
courses commonly known or understood to be traditionally
difficult.
Achievement Strategies
– Students will participate in
seminars that focus on improving study skills, note taking
strategies, test taking, and time management.
Advising – The Center will provide additional course advising
for students with undeclared majors as well as for those with
imposed academic restrictions.
Early Intervention Program – A program will be designed to
target students experiencing academic difficulty during
mid-semester reports.
Leadership Development
–The leadership workshop series,
leadership challenge (portfolio program) will offer students an
opportunity to develop individual and team leadership abilities.
Learning Styles – With support from the Faculty Advisory
Committee, identify and develop ongoing workshops for faculty
and students regarding learning styles and teaching strategies.
Professional Preparation
– The center will offer public
speaking and presentation skills workshops and support
preparation for entrance examinations to graduate and
professional schools.
Retention – Assess and monitor retention among student users
as well as special student populations.
Supplemental Instruction- The
Center will work closely with faculty to develop SI sections for
traditionally challenging classes. SI instruction is organized
group time facilitated by a near peer-SI leader. SI sessions
revolve around student to student interaction facilitated by the
SI Leader.
Testing – Collaborate with various departments regarding
placement testing, and provide pre-test workshops.
Tutoring – Students may receive tutoring in a number of
courses not currently offered by academic departments.
Additionally, they may receive referrals regarding additional
tutoring resources available on campus.
Undergraduate Research – Under the guise of the Faculty
Advisory Committee, enhance and expand opportunities for
undergraduate students to participate in research with faculty
and/or peers.
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