Academic Support Services
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STUDENT ATHLETE TUTORIAL PROGRAM |
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TEACHER EDUCATION CENTER |
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TUTORIAL/STUDY CENTER |
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THE WRITING CENTER |
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THE WRITING LABORATORY |
The motto for The Center for Student Success is "Empowering for Academic Success in the 21st Century." Beacuse we are serious about providing our students with every component in order to achieve academic excellence, we offer tutorial assistance in an "open door" setting in order to meet the needs of the individual student. Individual and group tutorial sessions are available for first year students in core course offerings: Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English. Writing tutorials are also available. The Computer Laboratories are open for tutorials and Computer use 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily. Tutoring is free to the student.
The College of Engineering Academic Enrichment (ACE) Program is designed to improve the academic performance of freshman and sophomore students. The program is manned by junior, senior and graduate level engineering and computer science students of high academic standing. Although this service is primarily for freshmen and sophomore students, tutorial assistance is available to all College of Engineering students interested in improving their skills.
The ACE Laboratory, located in the Graham Hall Annex, is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. For additional information, please contact Camilla Ross, College of Engineering, McNair Hall, Room 636, 336.334.7589, ext. 123 or email her at bcr@ncat.edu.
The School of Technology's Academic Tutorial Program is designed to enhance the academic success and retention of technology students. The program is also designed to target courses at freshman and sophomore levels where the greatest difficulties seem to occur. Most of the problem courses--sometimes referred to as gatekeeper courses--are outside students' majors. These include Calculus I, Calculus II, General Chemistry IV, College Algebra and Trigonometry, Calculus for Non-Mathematics Majors, Pre-Calculus for Engineering and Scientists, and Physics. Students may also obtain tutorial assistance in courses within their majors.
Each semester the program is staffed by four to five honor technology students who have excelled in the gatekeeper courses identified above. Students who need assistance may also contact the Office of the Assistant Dean at 336.334.7567 or our Retention Coordinator at 336.334.7359.
Tutorial hours, location, and the available tutors are posted throughout Price Hall. For additional information, please contact Ms. Cheryl Henderson, Retention Coordinator, Price Hall, Room 211, 336.334.7359 or email her at sowellc@ncat.edu.
CARVER HALL TUTORIAL LABORATORY
The Carver Hall Tutorial Laboratory, located in Room 255, is designed to help students develop and improve basic skills in agricultural economics, agricultural education, natural resources, environmental sciences and landscape architecture. The Laboratory is staffed by faculty members and graduate students and utilizes computer-assisted instruction and communication technologies. The Laboratory has both printed and electronic materials to assist students to successfully complete courses and pass competency examinations.
Specialty advising is also provided to undergraduate students in agriculture. These advisors are very conversant with the rules and the curricula as well as with the career opportunities. This aspect of the tutorial laboratory is designed to enhance academic success and retention of students in the School of Agriculture.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Anthony K. Yeboah, A-24, C.H. Moore Agricultural Research Facility, 336.334.7070 or email him at yehoha@ncat.edu.
Tutors are available in the Chemistry Department through the Chemistry Learning Assistance Center located on the first floor of Hines Hall. The Center has 23 modules focusing on subject matter in basic mathematics, physical science, general chemistry and analytical chemistry. Most of the modules include student workbooks, cassettes, and several sets of filmstrips and/or slides. The Chemistry Graduate Club also offers tutorial services. The Coordinator is Dr. Etta Gravely, 336.334.7601 or email her at gravely@ncat.edu .
The College of Arts and Sciences provides tutorial assistance for all students registered for classes in the the departments of Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, Foreign Languages, History, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology/Social Work and Speech Communication and Theater Arts. The contact persons are department chairpersons.
The School of Education's Computer Assisted Learning Laboratory (CALL) is designed to help students develop and improve basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics. The Laboratory utilizes a computer software program developed by Educational Testing Service entitled "Learning Plus". Learning Plus is an extraordinarily effective learning software program which contains three basic components: (1) diagnostic, (2) tutorial, and (3) assessment. The diagnostic component evaluated the students' strengths and weakness in reading, writing, and mathematics and prescribes a specific tutorial of programmed instruction for each area based upon the diagnostic assessment. The writing component utilizes the expertise of a specialist to review and evaluate the students' writing activities. Resultant data are fed back into the program for evaluation and assessment. Upon completion of the tutorial, the student can take an end of program assessment test to determine actual gains in reading, writing, and/or mathematics. Upon completion of the computer assisted instructional program, students are better prepared to be more successful in college work.
The CALL Laboratory is located in Room 206 Hodgin Hall and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. For additional information, please contact Dr. Larry Powers, School of Education, Hodgin Hall, Room 109, 336.334.7865 or email him at powersl@ncat.edu.
Counseling Services is designed to assist students in accomplishing their personal, academic and career goals through counseling, testing and enrichment programs. Counseling Services provides high quality services to students who may be experiencing psychological, academic, career or behavioral difficulties to help assure their collegiate success.
Academic counseling is provided to students who report that they cannot concentrate, do not know how to study, are failing courses, have poor academic averages and seek assistance in discovering and overcoming the causes of such difficulties.
Career counseling is available to students who wish to appraise their talents and interests and to select a program of study or major appropriate to their career or personal objectives. Counselors assist students in choosing an appropriate major, change majors, and find occupational information related to the major. Counseling Services utilizes interest inventories, printed and computer materials and community resources to measure interest, values and aptitudes.
Personal counseling is available to students who have personal concerns and emotional difficulties that may interfere with effective learning. Counseling Services provides a safe, confidential environment where students can explore issues of concern, gain awareness and insight, and become increasingly active in taking charge of their life.
Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. For additional information, please contact Dr. Robert Wilson, Counseling Center Director, 108 Murphy Hall, 336.334.7727 or email him at wilsonr@ncat.edu.
The Office of Disability Support Services operates as an integral part of the Division of Student Affairs at North Carolina A&T State University. The scope of the services offered are essential to our students' total development as they matriculate at the University. The basic philosophy of the Office reflects an attitude of human worth, value and ability in all persons. Thus, the mission is that of providing the necessary services and aid for the comprehensive development of the students served.
Students with documented disability and who are registered with the Office have access to services such as: Personal, career and academic counseling, testing accommodations, note takers/scribes, assistive listening devices, use of tape recorders (2 and 4 track), accessible Housing, classroom and program accessibility, assistance with textbooks on tape, and assistance with the registration process. (This is only a partial listing of services available.) Services are fashioned in response to individual student disability and need. Accommodations and academic adjustments must be requested by students.
Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. For additional information, please contact Peggy Oliphant, Veteran and Disability Support Services, Room 005 Murphy Hall, 336.334.7765 or email her at oliphant@ncat.edu.
The Learning Resource Laboratory of the School of Business and Economics provides individualized tutoring sessions conducted by faculty members and carefully selected student tutors. The main objective of the Lab is to help students improve basic quantitative skills and other skills needed in their disciplines through the introduction of a more innovative and individualized learning environment. tutorial services are available in all major subjects such as Accounting, Economics, Algebra, Calculus, and selected Business Administration courses.
The Lab also provides valuable information on various National Standardized Tests; such as the Graduate Record Examination, the Graduate Management Admissions Test, and the Professional Administrative Career Examinations. Information is also available on graduate programs in major universities and financial aid is available for minority graduate students.
With the help of interested faculty members, the Learning Resource Laboratory conducts a series of special preparation sessions for GRE, GMAT, and PACE each year. Presently, three faculty members are holding special preparation sessions for the GMAT and the other National Standard Tests.
The Learning Resource Laboratory is located in Room 305 Merrick Hall and tutoring sessions are available from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on a regular basis. Students are encouraged to use this special service according to their needs. For additional information, please contact: Dr. Dong Jeong, School of Business and Economics at 336.334.7744, ext. 2013 or email him at jeongd@ncat.edu.
SCHOOL OF NURSING LEARNING ASSISTANCE CENTER (LAC)
The School of Nursing Learning Assistance Center (LAC) has been in operation since 1978. Its purpose is to assist in the learning process by facilitating simulated nursing practice, promote critical thinking, support remediation, and utilize advanced technology.
The LAC is a well-equipped area, which fulfils students learning needs by stimulating the clinical environment. Structured skills and competencies are provided in conjunction with clinical practice under faculty supervision. Supportive materials are available which include: audio visual aids, models, textbooks, graphs, and charts for faculty and students. Instructors may assign students with documented remediation for practice and demonstration to enhance specific nursing skills.
The Lac is located in the lower level of Noble Hall, Room 012. It is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Additional hours are posted each semester. For additional information, contact Ms. Mary Wall, Noble Hall, 336.334.7750 or email her at wallsm@ncat.edu.
The School of Nursing Student Support Services unit serves as a communication link between students, faculty, administration, and University offices. Recruitment and retention of students is a major function of the unit. Student Support Services is a liaison with the Registrar, Financial Aid, Admissions, Freshman Studies, and Student Affairs.
Student Support Services provides a full-time counselor who is available to nursing students for academic or career counseling. During the academic year the counselor conducts workshops and is available for individual sessions to address the following topics: test-taking strategies, time management, study skills, communication and stress management. In addition, personal counseling is available to students who are experiencing problems or difficulty, which may interfere with their academic success. As deemed necessary, the counselor will make referrals to other departments on campus to appropriately address students' needs. For additional information, contact the Student Services Office, Room 204 Noble Hall, 336.334.7750 or email at lovick@ncat.edu.
The School of Nursing computer lab is a specifically designed site. The laboratory site was completed in 1999. Services available to students include word processing, Internet capability and training for development and enhancement of computer skills. The laboratory is also available to help students develop and improve their academic performance in nursing. The lab provides a variety of computer software programs related to nursing care. The lab is located in the lower level of Noble Hall. For additional information, contact Mr. Jeffrey Goodine, 336.334.7750 or email him at goodinej@ncat.edu.
STUDENT ATHLETE TUTORIAL PROGRAM
The Student Athlete Tutorial program provides academic support to all student athletes. Upper level athletes who are at risk (below 2.00 gpa) are required to participate in the Learning Assistance Program. 15 tutors have been hired to assist Student Athletes who have demonstrated a need for tutoring in specific courses.
The tutor's role is to assist athletes to develop the skills and knowledge required to complete assignments or academic tasks in the courses in which they are enrolled. Tutorial services are available to athletes at no cost. Contact the Coordinator of Academic Monitoring for information about other academic resources available to athletes on campus.
Student athletes enrolled in the program meet in Hodgin Hall, 3rd floor, for a period of two (2) hours each night from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. Athletes may choose to participate in group or individualized tutoring sessions. For additional information, please contact The Center For Student Success, Ms. Stephanie Moss is the Coordinator of Academic Monitoring, 318 Hodgin Hall, 336.334.7855 or email her at slmoss@ncat.edu.
The English Department operates a center for English education majors in Room 219 Crosby Hall. Special provisions relative to tutoring for the NTE examinations are provided along with the achievement of the computer competencies specified by the State Department of Public Instruction. All matters relative to teaching, curriculum planning and evaluation, teaching techniques, materials and tools are an integral part of this center. The hours of operation are posted on the door of Room 219 Crosby Hall. The Director is Dr. Shirley Bell, 336.334.7771.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Design is multidisciplinary and therefore provides a variety of tutorial services for its students. Students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of these tutorial services to enhance their knowledge of subjects for which they seek help. The faculty helps to provide the atmosphere that is conducive to learning and development. There are two areas that are used for tutoring in the department. The primary facility is located in Room 256 Carver Hall and is called the Tutorial/Study Center. All departments in Carver Hall have equal equal access to this room. The other tutorial room is located in Room 138 Sockwell Hall. Students needing assistance may contact their advisor or program coordinators or they can call the department's main office at 336.334.7543. Students are encouraged to contact the program coordinators for their major area. A list of the program areas and program coordinators follows:
Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering - Dr.
Godfrey Gayle - gayleg@ncat.edu
Earth & Environmental Science - Dr. Godfrey Uzochukuwu - uzo@ncat.edu
Landscape Architecture and Landscape Horticulture Design - Dr. Marihelen Glass - glassm@ncat.edu
Plant & Soil Science (Natural Resources) - Dr. M. R. Reedy - muccha@ncat.edu
Graduate Program - Dr. G. B. Reddy - reddy@ncat.edu
Students in the School of Business and Economics may use the services of the Writing Center, located in Merrick Hall, for tutorial, coaching and feedback assistance with writing assignments. The Center is available for students in the School regardless of major and/or course. The Center is staffed by a faculty member who works with the students one-on-one to provide assistance at any stage of the writing process including: narrowing a topic, organization and clarification of thoughts and ideas, review of rough draft, identifying avenues for remediation, and other activities. Services do not include writing, editing or proofreading student papers. The Writing Center is located in Room 223 Merrick Hall. The hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. If you need additional information about the Center, please contact Dr. Frank Griffin at 336.334.7656, ext. 4040 or email him at griffinf@ncat.edu.
The English Department has established a Writing Laboratory in Room 223 Crosby Hall. It is open to all students who need help with grammar and writing mechanics, planning, revising and proofreading. They will learn how to "create, revise and edit essays on the computer." The hours of operation are posted on the door of Room 223 Crosby Hall. The Directors are Mrs. Adri-Anne Jones, 336.334.7754 and Mrs. Patricia Bonner, 336.334.7795 or email her at bonnerp@ncat.edu.