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Academic Success Center:
Overview of Services
1060 Hixson-Lied Student Success Center
515-294-6624
[email protected]
http://www.dso.iastate.edu/asc/
Academic Success Center Iowa State University
What is the ASC?
"Creating
relationships and
providing services
to enhance
students' learning
and academic
success"
Academic Success Center Iowa State University
ASC Programs and Services:
• Skill-Based Development:
– Academic Intervention and Coaching
– PSYCH 131: “Academic Learning Skills” Seminar
– Presentations and Workshops
• Presentations by request for student groups
• Workshops for Academic Success Peer Educators (student
leaders)
• Course-Based Development:
– Tutoring Services
– Supplemental Instruction
Academic Success Center Iowa State University
Academic Intervention & Coaching
• Students meet one-on-one with an academic coach
to discuss academic challenges.
• Any topic discussed, for example:
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Motivation
Time Management
Organization
Study Strategies
• Coaching is always free!
• Refer students to call to make an appointment.
Academic Success Center Iowa State University
Psychology 131
• 1 credit seminar based on development of academic skills
• Course outcomes emphasize:
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Goal setting and motivation
Time management
Study skills (like reading, note-taking, test-preparation)
Campus relationships
Campus resources
• Offered every semester
Academic Success Center Iowa State University
Presentations, by Request
• Main presentation topics:
Online
Request
– Overview of the ASC services
Form
– Time Management
– Test Taking
– Study Skills
– Learning Styles
• For classes, student organizations, etc.
• Special requests may also be accommodated!
• We prefer to work with you to cater to your needs, or cofacilitate.
At least 1-week advanced notice is required!
Academic Success Center Iowa State University
Supplemental Instruction
• Peer-facilitated study sessions
• Active learning strategies
• Three (or more) 50-minute sessions per week per
SI Leader
• Always free and voluntary
Grades of SI participants are on average ½-1 full grade
letter higher than students who do not attend!
Academic Success Center Iowa State University
Tutoring Services
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Serves thousands of students per semester
Apply to GET a Tutor or BE a Tutor
Tutoring occurs in groups of 2-4 students
1-2 tutoring meetings per week
$4 per hour, but funding available from many
departments and organizations
• Apply online
Academic Success Center Iowa State University
Our Website
www.dso.iastate.edu/asc
• Find more information about all services and
programs
• Submit forms/requests online
• Study guide handouts; resources for student leaders
• Supplemental Instruction schedule
• Schedule for workshops and presentations
• Links to other useful websites
Academic Success Center Iowa State University
Academic Success Center
515-294-6624
www.dso.iastate.edu/asc
1060 Hixson-Lied Building
[email protected]
Academic Success Center Iowa State University