Center for Student Achievement

 

Holloway Hall

Questions and Answers

Q: What are your office hours? 

A.  We are open Mondays - Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Thursdays & Fridays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sundays 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Q: How do I make an appointment?

A.  You may call 410-677-4865 during our office hours to make an appointment or you can stop by GUC room 213!

Q: How much do your services cost?

A. All services are free to you! 

Q: What types of services do you offer?

A.  Our services include, but are not limited to, the following: weekly student success workshops, information about scholarship opportunities, tutoring resources, leadership skills, and professional preparation.

Q: If I need help with time management, study skills, etc. can the CSA help me?

A. Absolutely.  We offer weekly workshops on a variety of student success topics.  If you miss a specific workshop just make an appointment and we will go over the material one-on-one.

Q: If I have questions about advising where do I go?

A. Check on gullnet to see who your advisor is and make an appointment with your advisor.  If you are still deciding on a major, come to the CSA or to Career Services and we can help. 

Q: Who are the tutors?

A. The math department offers tutoring Mondays – Thursdays. Please check out the link provided for times and tutors: http://www.salisbury.edu/mathcosc/Tutor/

Graduate students Kari Morris and Leslie Pusey host a variety of workshops throughout the semester. 

Q: Can I get help with my writing skills?

A.  The University Writing Center across the hall in GUC Room 206 can help you with all your writing needs. 

Q:  How long are the workshops? 

A.  The workshops vary in length from 30 to 60 minutes.  We are happy to come out to the residence halls to offer workshops as well.  Ask your RA to set up a workshop for your floor!

Q:  May I use the computers? 

A.  Yes!  As long as they are not in use for training or tutoring sessions, they may be used by all students. 

Q:  Can the CSA help me obtain information about scholarships and honors programs?

A.  Yes.  The CSA can help you through the application process and provide you with more information regarding prestigious awards and scholarships.

Q: Can the CSA help me become a more effective leader on campus?

A.  Absolutely.  The CSA is hosting the Leadership Challenge Workshop Series which helps students sharpen their leadership skills.  For more information click on: www.salisbury.edu/leadership_challenge

Math Assessment

Who is required to take the Salisbury University Math Assessment through ALEKS?

A. All incoming first-year students are required to take the Math Assessment through ALEKS.

Q: How do I access the Math Assessment through ALEKS?

A: All incoming first-year students must access the math assessment online through www.ALEKS.com .

Q: Is the Math Assessment Free?

A: The assessment is offered free of charge. Please know that your course schedules will not be altered or change based on your performance, and there is no cost associate with taking the assessment.  This will simply help us determine how best to support you and to help ensure your success.

Q: Why would I access the "Assessment + Learning" Module of ALEKS?

A: The purpose of the Math Assessment is to help you better understand your math competency, and to establish what support if any, might be appropriate to help ensure your success.  You may choose after you take the online assessment to take a learning module to increase your knowledge.  The Learning Modules are available in the Center for Student Achievement (GUC 213) and in the Math Tutoring Lab (Henson 117).

Q: How do I get technical support for ALEKS?

A: For ALEKS customer support, please phone or email:

Phone: (714) 245-7191 ext. 201
Email: support@aleks.com