What We Do
Successful Students Collaborate
The Academic Resource Centers (ARCs) are dedicated to the idea
of students helping students to raise academic achievement.
Students who study in pairs or small groups tend to learn more
and perform better than students who study in isolation.
The ARCs capitalize on the strength of peer collaboration by
hiring students who have distinguished themselves in math, writing,
or science to work with other students in these areas.
Experienced students are an excellent resource. Because
they remember what it was like to learn the material, they
are adept at perceiving points of confusion and explaining
difficult concepts. In addition, students who seek help
from their peers tend to feel less intimidated about asking
questions because of the inherent equality in the peer relationship.
The ARCs currently offer peer assistance in math, physics, writing,
and science. For help in math, physics and writing, students
can meet with peer consultants on a walk-in basis 8-11 PM, Sunday through
Thursday evenings. Centers provide a quiet place to study as well as find help. The atmosphere
is relaxed and friendly, and coffee and cookies are usually
provided. Help for challenging science courses
is provided through the Biology and Chemistry Center for Academic Success.
Peer science consultants serve as a resources
to the students taking the course, attend
class, take notes, and conduct two to three study sessions
each week. These peer assistance services in math, writing,
and science are available to all students at no cost.
Come Prepared
Whether you're seeking help in writing,
math, biology or chemistry, your active participation
is critical to the success of the session. Always
spend time wrestling with the material on your own before
seeking help. Be prepared to explain where specifically
you're having trouble, and bring the assignment when appropriate.
The peer consultants will not do the work for you; rather,
they will guide you through the process of finding your own
solutions.
More information
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Where and When
Math/Physics Center
Olds/Upton 205,
Sun-Thurs 8-11PM
Writing Center
Upjohn Library Commons 310
Suny-Thurs, 8-11 PM
(other
times by appointment)
Biology and Chemistry Center for Academic Success
Dow Seminar Rooms
afternoons
and evenings -- listen for announcement in class. |
