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The document outlines the mission and services of the Academic Support program at NEC. The mission is to establish a welcoming learning environment and support students to become independent learners through individualized programming, delivered in-person, by phone or virtually. The program aims to help students identify their strengths and challenges, use resources effectively, create positive learning environments and improve their performance. Services include proactive interventions, personalized support, tutorials, teaching study skills and opportunities for success.
Mission statement slide
- 1. Academic Support @ NECMISSIONTo establish a friendly welcoming learning environment for all students.
- 2. To support all students in becoming successful independent learners.
- 3. To offer a comprehensive array of services tailored to students’ individual academic needs and goals.
- 4. To deliver individualized and group programming in face-to-face, telephonic and virtual formats.
- 5. To work with students, staff and faculty with the expectation that willing students can reach and exceed their academic potential with appropriate assistance.OUTCOMES OF ENGAGING IN THE ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAM Students will be able to: Identify and manage their learning strengths and challenges,
- 6. Incorporate traditional and technology-based resources in their learning,
- 7. Use effective strategies in different learning engagements,
- 8. Create positive learning environments for themselves,
- 9. Increase their self-confidence while decreasing stress, and
- 10. Improve their academic performance and development as a life-long learner.Successful Academic Support Programs & Services include…* Proactive interventions,* Supportive environments,* Personalized support systems,* Small group tutorials,* Development of students’ basic learning skills,* Teaching of study skills and learning strategies in the context of academic content courses,* Opportunities to interact in informal settings and develop personal relationships with faculty, and * Opportunities to experience success.Adapted from: Maxwell, M. (1997). Improving Student Learning Skills. Clearwater, FL: H&H Publishing.Casazza, M. E. & Silverman, S. (1996). Learning Assistance and Developmental Education. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.Keep these best practices in mind as we look at best technology practices
- 11. Academic Support @ NECHelping You Connect the Pieces for Academic SuccessServices & ResourcesLearning Coaches , Peer Coaches, & Content TutorsOne-to-one appointments in person or via phone, e-mail, Internet, etc.
- 12. Workshops (online & onsite)
- 13. Small group assistance (online & onsite)
- 14. Online Content Area Tutoring – Smarthinking (www.esc.edu/smarthinking)
- 15. Peer Coaches – How to be a good ESC student – navigating ESC resources & processes. AOS and “content” – tech, accting, math, etc. Online ResourcesWiki for general Academic Support - http://necacademicsupport.pbworks.com/
- 16. A self-paced or credit-bearing study & resources - http://AcademicEye.pbworks.com
- 17. On Facebook - NEC Academic Support & Student Services
- 18. Learning TidbitsWhat is a learning coach?A learning coach is someone who provides academic support to students in one-on-one or small group settings in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Some of the areas may include but are not limited to: All areas of the writing process
- 19. Study skills strategies such as including time management, organization, reading efficiency, developing a study plan, goal setting, critical thinking, library research skills and learning styles.