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Don't just take our word for it! Let's hear from the Director of the Academic Success and Tutoring Center (ASTC), Shannon Janye:
What are some of the resources available to undergraduate students through the (ASTC)
We offer a variety of tutoring options! The first is course-based tutoring, where you work one-on-one or in small groups with a peer tutor to talk about course content and get a deeper understanding of what you're working on in the classroom. The second is skill-based tutoring where a tutor will work with you one-on-one to review general academic success strategies that you can use in any of your classes. That could include things like time management, organization, study strategies, etc.
Aside from tutoring services, what else does the center provide?
We also offer peer-assisted learning where a peer who has already successfully completed the class will sit in on the lecture again to see how things are being taught this semester. They then put together what we call collaborative learning sessions where students participate in fun activities to help them apply the difficult concepts they're learning in class.
And lastly we have success navigators. They are our peer mentors who help students with the social and academic transition to college.
Which undergraduate classes can students receive tutoring for?
We offer tutoring for a variety of subjects! We support anywhere between 65 and 85 classes every semester. Many of them are your entry level courses for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), but students will also find support for additional classes in foreign language, humanities, social sciences, and more. You can find the full list of offerings right here on our website.
How can our Seawolf Families encourage their students to check out these resources?
I think it's a matter of having open dialogue with your student and understanding that if they're struggling, it's okay, it's natural, and it's part of the learning process. It’s great to encourage them to ask for help because sometimes they are hesitant to do that. If they have another person in their life to talk about the ASTC with them, it’s very helpful.
Where can students sign up for the ASTC services?
Starting on September 5th at 9:30am, students can log onto Navigate and book an appointment with a tutor. They can also request that their appointment be a weekly session. The earlier they log onto Navigate, the more options they will have! If the Academic Success and Tutoring Center is not open when they need help, there are several late night options as well. They can attend in-person drop-in tutoring at the Residential Tutoring Centers or they can use our online drop-in tutoring service, STAR-NY. This is a partnership with other SUNY schools and is available between 7pm and midnight, Sunday through Thursday.
For more information on the Academic Success and Tutoring Center click here.
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