Academic Assistance
The Center for Academic Success functions in a dual role as both an academic resource center and an accessibility services sub-department for disability-related accommodations. In the first capacity, the Center for Academic Success will provide tutoring services and academic support to the undergraduate community on an “as needed” basis. In the second capacity, the Center for Academic Success will be the contact point for all accessibility services on campus, including academic and residential. In addition, the Writing Center provides writing tutors for the undergraduate community.
The following courses are offered for students requiring additional academic support.
IDS-097 ACADEMIC ACCOUNTABILITY (1 Credit)
This course is a continuation of academic support for students admitted to the university conditionally and probationary students who have completed CSS-100. This flexible course is designed to provide accountability and resources for students as they transition to good academic standing. The course will feature a combination of self-directed projects, progress reports, and individual and group meetings. This course may be counted for purposes of financial aid, sports eligibility and GPA, but does not count toward the total hours required by the institution for graduation.
Prerequisite: None
IDS-102 PATHWAY LAB I (1 Credit)
A weekly study lab with a focus on time management, organizational planning, behavioral motivation, homework assistance, and supplemental lecture/assignment support for semester courses. IDS-102 provides additional tutoring and assistance for all enrolled semester courses.
Prerequisite: None
IDS-105 PATHWAY STUDY LAB II (1 Credit)
A weekly study lab with a focus on critical reading, study habits, note-taking, long-term memory retention, homework assistance, and supplemental lecture/assignment support for semester courses. IDS-105 provides additional tutoring and assistance for all enrolled semester courses.
Prerequisite: Take IDS-102
IDS-109 LEARNING STRATEGIES (2 Credits)
An introduction to university learning strategies designed to provide each student with an opportunity to assess learning styles, priorities, values and cognitive skills. The course will feature a combination of lectures, group activities, guest speakers, personal assessment inventories and study skills development exercises.
Prerequisite: None
IDS-212 PATHWAY STUDY LAB III (1 Credit)
A weekly study lab with a focus on advanced writing proficiencies, public speaking, relevant technology software, homework assistance, and supplemental lecture/assignment support for semester courses. IDS-212 provides additional tutoring and assistance for all enrolled semester courses.
IDS-214 PATHWAY STUDY LAB IV (1 Credit)
A weekly study lab where students select 1-2 semester courses for additional academic assistance. The Associate Director of Academic Success works hands-on with students in the selected courses throughout the semester. IDS-212 provides additional tutoring and support for additional semester courses as requested.
Prerequisite: Take IDS-102 IDS,-105 and 212
MAT-096 PRE-ALGEBRA (3 Credits)
An individualized review of applied arithmetic and pre-algebra. Patterns leading to operations with fractions, decimals, percents and proportions. Review of multiplication facts 0-15. This course does not count toward a major or a minor in mathematics. This course does not fulfill the core mathematics requirement. This course has a no-calculator policy.
Prerequisite: None