Spring 2014 PACER SUCCESS NEWSLETTER Something to think about… In preparation for the remainder of the Spring semester, be sure to reflect on the past few weeks and think about the different academic experiences you have had — both positive and negative. What do you want to do differently during the remainder of the Spring semester? What academic strategies did you employ that worked well? What is your academic success plan? How do you plan to reach your goals? How can you utilize resources offered by the Academic Success Center to succeed? The Academic Success Center offers: • Tutoring for any enrolled USC Aiken student AFYS 101 (First-Year Seminar) Academic Success Workshops Writing Room Workshops Information about academic advising Change of major/advisor services Early Warning Academic Recovery Program Academic Consultations Freshman Convocation Visit our website or office for more information! http://web.usca.edu/asc/ Office location: Penland 108 WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP STUDENTS ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS? The Writing Room The Writing Room is located in the Humanities and Social Sciences building, room 112. Writing Room tutors are available to provide feedback during all phases of the writing process from brainstorming ideas all the way to the finished product. Computers and printers are available in the Writing Room. The Math Lab The Math Lab is located in the Penland Administration building, room 221. Tutoring in math is available for both individuals and small groups. Computers, printers, and math specific software are available for student use. The Math Lab also offers study areas and math textbooks. MATH LAB HOURS In Penland 221 Monday—Friday 9am-2pm In Pacer Crossings Sunday 5-7:30pm Tuesday 5-7:30pm Wednesday 5-7:30pm Subject Tutoring The Academic Success Center offers individual Subject Tutoring. Subject tutoring offers students a chance to receive additional help in courses not covered by the Math Lab or Writing Room. While the ASC cannot guarantee a tutor for your specific course, there are tutors available for many subjects including foreign language, psychology, sociology, and business. To request a tutor, click the ―request a tutor‖ link (http://web.usca.edu/asc/ tutoring/request-a-tutor.dot) on the ASC home page and you will be contacted within 48 hours during the business week. Remember, all contact is made through your USCA email account. REQUEST A TUTOR FORM USCA Campus Resources are here for you! Academic Success Center .................................................................................... Penland 108 The Academic Success Center and First-Year Experience Office works collaboratively with academic departments and offices to provide initiatives aimed at encouraging and supporting student success on the USCA campus. Website: web.usca.edu/asc Career Services ....................................................................................................... Penland 107 The mission of the Career Services Office is to assist students and recent graduates with career-related issues – choosing a career, choosing a college major, career planning, experiential learning (internships, job shadows, etc.) and job search. Individual appointments with a career advisor are available at any point of the year. Website: web.usca.edu/career-services/index.dot Counseling Center .................................................................................................. B&E 126 The Counseling Center provides professional short-term counseling for USCA students. Services are free and confidential. To contact a counselor and/or make an appointment, students should call 641-3609. Website: web.usca.edu/cc Disability Services .................................................................................................... B&E 134 Disability Services (DS) is a department within Student Life and Services. At USC Aiken, the DS office serves approximately 50 students with various disabilities, including ADD/ADHD, learning, psychiatric, and physical disabilities. Disability Services is located in the Assistive Technology Center, a computer lab for students registered with Disability Services. Website: http://web.usca.edu/ds/index.dot Diversity Initiatives.................................................................................................... SAC The Department of Student Life – Diversity Initiatives supports the retention and graduation of minority students and understanding of and among all the diverse populations on USCA’s campus. Sponsored programs include: MAP, AASA, Compass Leadership Program, Multicultural Roundtables, and cultural celebrations. Website: http://web.usca.edu/student-involvement/diversity-initiatives/ The Math Lab………………........................................................................................ Penland 221 The Math Lab is located in Penland Administration Building Room 221. The Math Lab provides academic support to students enrolled in USCA mathematics courses or mathematics related courses. The Math Lab is staffed by peer tutors who provide individual tutoring and small group study sessions. Website: web.usca.edu/asc/tutoring/MathLab.dot Writing Room ........................................................................................ H&SS 112 The mission of the Writing Room is to provide an open teaching and learning environment for the collaborative discussion of writing so that students may become more aware and independent writers. Writing tutors come from a range of majors and are formally trained to provide feedback during all phases of the writing process. Website: web.usca.edu/asc/tutoring/writing-room.dot CONTACT INFORMATION Spring 2014 Academic Calendar February 28 (Fri) - Last day to apply for August 2014 graduation. March 3 (Mon) - Mid-point in semester. March 7 (Fri) - Last day to drop or withdraw from semester and still receive a "W". March 9 - 16 (Sun - Sun) - Spring Break -- no classes. March 19 (Wed)- Grad Finale March 28 (Fri) - Last day to apply for December 2014 graduation. Dr. Stacie L. Williams Director staciew@usca.edu Marshall Davis Advising Coordinator marshalld@usca.edu Troy Mothkovich Tutoring & Supplemental Instruction Coordinator troym@usca.edu Andrea Parker First PACE Coordinator andrea@usca.edu Isaiah Cohn Administrative Assistant isaiahc@usca.edu Spring 2014 Academic Success and Writing Room Workshops 2/ 3 @ 10am Literature Reviews in B&E 140 2/ 5 @ 3pm Writing Literary Analysis in Nursing 114 2/6 @ 3pm APA Documentation in Pen 106 2/10 @3pm Formal Writing in Pen 106 2/12 @ 3pm Revising and Proofing in Nursing 114 2/ 13 @ 2:30pm Digital Writing Etiquette in H&SS 103 2/ 17 @ 12pm Writing the Long Research Paper in Pen 106 2/ 18 @ 9am Pre-writing & Outlining in B&E 131 2/ 19 @ 10am The Research Process in B&E 140 2/ 21 @ 1pm Grammar & Mechanics in Pen 106 2/ 24 @ 1pm Poetry Explication in Pen 106 2/ 25 @ 11am Incorporating Quotes in Pen 106 Academic Success Center 108 Penland 803-641-3297 ph 803-641-6863 fax http://web.usca.edu/asc/ WITHDRAWAL DATE!!! Please note that Friday, March 7th, is the last day to drop a class in the regular term or to fully withdraw from the semester and still receive grades of ―W.‖ To drop a class, see your advisor to record this on an advisement form, and we also suggest consulting with the Office of Financial Aid if you receive any type of aid. Then log in to Self Service Carolina (SSC) to actually drop the class. If you are completely withdrawing from the Spring semester, please contact Ms. LeeAnn Walker at (803) 641-3613 or leeannw@usca.edu for a withdrawal form. Students receiving VA educational benefits are urged to contact Ms. Elizabeth Fonte at (803) 643-6767 or ElizabethF@usca.edu if you drop or withdraw completely.