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
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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.