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ACADEMIC CENTERS FOR EXCELLENCE

ACADEMIC CENTERS FOR EXCELLENCE SERVICE AREAS

• ACE • The Writers’ Room • Drop in Tutoring• WriteWell• Embedded Tutors

• The Learning Center • Drop-in Tutoring• Study Smarter• Supplemental Instruction

• Math• U-100• Summer Bridge

ACADEMIC CENTERS FOR EXCELLENCE

ACADEMIC CENTERS FOR EXCELLENCE OVERVIEW

• ACE offers support programs through The Learning Center, the Writers’ Room, Study Smarter, and Supplemental Instruction.

• We recognize that we can best serve IU South Bend’s diverse student population via collaboration with faculty and advisors, and would like to work closely with you and your colleagues to bolster retention, to address individual student needs, and to make resources easily accessible for the students who need them.

THE WRITERS’ ROOM

THE WRITERS’ ROOM

• The Writers’ Room offers writing tutoring for any subject, any course. • Writing tutors are available to consult with

students at all stages for the writing process. • Students can also sign up for a WriteWell coach,

who will give students the personalized, consistent attention they need to improve their overall skills as writers.

THE WRITERS’ ROOM FALL 2012 STATS

• Total Contacts: 2,628• Total Students: 1,202

THE WRITERS’ ROOM FALL 2012 STATS

ENG-W 130 ENG-W 1310%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

35%32%32%

28%

22%

17%

23%

17%

11%

17%

Writers Room C- DFW Comparisons

No VisitsAll StudentsAny # of Visits1 to 4 Visits5 or More Visits

493 742*

223

*All Students includes 26 I’s

196 27 236 317 126981n=

THE WRITERS’ ROOM FALL 2012 STATS

ENG-W 130 ENG-W 1312

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

2.9

3

2.2

2.42.3

2.42.5

2.6

2.4

2.6

2.9

2.8

Writers Room Grade Comparisons

No VisitsAll StudentsAny # of Visits1 to 4 Visits5 or More Visits

493 742*

223 196 27 236 317 126981

*All Students includes 26 I’s

n=

THE LEARNING CENTER

THE LEARNING CENTER

• The Learning Center offers drop-in tutoring, group tutoring, and exam reviews.

• Our tutors are trained to assist students in developing skills and strategies that will help them become successful learners

THE LEARNING CENTER

• If we do not currently offer tutoring for a particular course and there is a sufficient need for it, we will be happy to consider adding someone to our tutoring team • This is an area where we especially need your help• When we hire students, they must be recommended by

IU South Bend faculty• We also know that faculty, advisors, and students may

have concerns of which we are not aware• We hope to work with you to address these concerns and

make the Learning Center an effective and safe learning environment

THE LEARNING CENTERHOURS AND LOCATION

• The Learning Center is locate in the Administration Building Room AI 122• Drop-in Tutoring is available • Monday – Thursday 9am-6pm• Friday 9am-1pm

THE LEARNING CENTERSCHEDULES

THE LEARNING CENTERSCHEDULES

THE LEARNING CENTERSCHEDULES

THE LEARNING CENTERSCHEDULES

THE LEARNING CENTERAFTER HOURS IN THE LIBRARY

• The Learning Center has extended it’s hours to include After-Hours in the Library on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6pm-8pm

THE LEARNING CENTERAFTER HOURS IN THE LIBRARY

THE LEARNING CENTERFALL 2012 STATS

• Total Contacts: 3,387• Total Students: 929

THE LEARNING CENTERFALL 2012 STATS

BUS-K 201 CHEM-C 102 CHEM-C 105 CHEM-C 3410%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%36%

15%

27% 28%

19%

0%

20%

0%

Learning Center DFW Rate Comparison

No visitsAny # of visits

199 26 74 117 35 5314 11n=

THE LEARNING CENTERFALL 2012 STATS

BUS-K 201 CHEM-C 102 CHEM-C 105 CHEM-C 3412.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

2.9

3

3.1

3.2

2.4

3.0

2.62.6

2.8

3.2

2.8

2.9

Learning Center Grade Comparison

No visitsAny # of visits

199 26 74 117 35 5314 11n=

STUDY SMARTER

STUDY SMARTER

• Study Smarter academic coaches meet one-on-one with students to determine their strengths and weaknesses as learners. • Together a student and coach design strategies to

meet individual needs. • They can arrange weekly or bi-weekly meetings to track

progress toward set goals. • Study Smarter Coaches also provide regular

workshops in Memory, Concentration, Time Management, Note Taking, Learning Styles, and Textbook Reading.

STUDY SMARTER FALL 2012 STATS

• Total Contacts: 99• Total Students: 47

STUDY SMARTER WORKSHOPS

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION

• Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions are regularly-scheduled review sessions in which students integrate course content and study skills.  • Tutors who have previously done well in the

course lead the sessions and work closely with faculty.  • If you would like us to set up supplemental

instruction for a course, please contact us and recommend a former student that you think would make a good tutor.

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION FALL 2012 STATS

• Total Contacts: 1,243• Total Students: 233

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION FALL 2012 STATS

CHEM-C 101 SI CHEM-C 102 SI CHEM-C 105 SI CHEM-C 341 SI PHYS-P 221 SI0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

40%

45%

50%

47%

13%

35%

28%25%

11% 11%13% 14% 13%

Learning Center SI DFW Comparisons

No visitsAny # of visits

79 18 70 85 47 4318 21n= 16 60

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION FALL 2012 STATS

CHEM-C 101 SI CHEM-C 102 SI CHEM-C 105 SI CHEM-C 341 SI PHYS-P 221 SI1.5

1.7

1.9

2.1

2.3

2.5

2.7

2.9

3.1

3.3

3.5

1.78

3.05

2.482.40 2.41

2.14

2.762.88

2.96

2.72

2.00

3.30 3.31 3.33

2.84

Learning Center SI Grade Comparisons

No visitsAny # of visits5 or More Visits

79 18 70 85 47 4318 21n= 16 60 3 3 13 10 55

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION FALL 2012 STATS

2

2.2

2.4

2.6

2.8

3

3.2

2.412.49

2.96

SI Composite Data (all courses) - Average GPA

no visits1 to 4 X5 or more X

293n= 80 84