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Volunteer Tutoring Online Tutoring Supplemental Instruction Learning 101 Study Skills Lab

Learning Center Programs. Volunteer Tutoring Online Tutoring Supplemental Instruction Learning 101 Study Skills Lab Speed Reading Academic Success Program Academic Coaching Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Graduate Student Services Academic Resource Library. Volunteer Tutor Program.

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Volunteer Tutoring Online Tutoring Supplemental Instruction Learning 101 Study Skills Lab

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  1. Learning Center Programs • Volunteer Tutoring • Online Tutoring • Supplemental Instruction • Learning 101 • Study Skills Lab • Speed Reading • Academic Success Program • Academic Coaching • Texas Success Initiative (TSI) • Graduate Student Services • Academic Resource Library

  2. Volunteer Tutor Program • Free Tutors • Tutors are top UNT students • Available to ALL UNT students • Available in many different courses

  3. Online Tutoring • Available during select times in afternoon and evening • Wide range of courses • Provided through live tutoring and online discussion board

  4. Supplemental Instruction • Targets traditionally difficult courses • Peer facilitated group study sessions • SI Leaders hold 3 sessions per week • Develop skills for future courses • Courses include: -Biology, Chemistry -History -Political Science -Music Theory -English -Anthropology -Statistics -Philosophy

  5. Learning 101 Series • Offered throughout the year • Workshops meet for one hour • Rotating schedule and topics • Topics include: - Time Management - Learning Styles - Note Taking - Critical Thinking - Test Taking - Managing Stress - Presentation Skills

  6. Study Skills Lab • Offered throughout the year • 5 week series, meets once per week • Small group • $20 fee • Topics include: -Time Management -Note Taking -Test Preparation -Motivation

  7. Speed Reading Workshops • Offered throughout the year • 5 week series, meets once per week • $30 fee • Topics include: -Comprehension -Increasing Speed -Memory

  8. Academic Success Program • Offered year-round • Required for Academic Alert students • Students will be contacted • 90 min group session • Topics Include: -Study Skills -Campus Resources -Note Taking -Test Taking Tips

  9. Academic Coaching • Individualized Academic Assistance • One-on-one meetings with our staff available year-round • Assists in developing goals and an unique plan of action for academic success. • Online request form

  10. Graduate Student Services • Research Skills Series • Stats 101 • Tutoring • Guide to Getting In • Entrance & Certification Exam Prep

  11. Texas Success Initiative (TSI) • State mandated college readiness program that requires testing and coursework options • Provide: • TSI Assessment testing • TSI Assessment preparation resources • TSI Advising on coursework options if not exempt

  12. Academic Resource Library • Books and computer assisted instruction • Exam preparation materials -CPA -LSAT -DAT -MCAT -GMAT -TExES -GRE -TOEFL

  13. Tips for Success • Attend and participate in EVERY class • Visit professors during their office hours • Refer often to your course syllabus • Ask questions • Use a planner • Attend campus events and join organizations • Prepare thoroughly for exams and assignments (DON’T CRAM!) • Start a study group • Use your campus resources

  14. Additional Academic Resources • Accounting Lab • Chemistry Resource Center • Computer Science & Engineering Lab • Economics Help Center • Finance Lab • History Help Center • Math Lab • Physics Instructional Center • Writing Lab • Trio Programs

  15. Learning Center Sage Hall, Room 315 940.369.7006 LearningCenter.unt.edu

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