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There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
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Atlanta, GA | Posted: September 4, 2013
Students often stop by the Center for Academic Success and ask us questions like, “How can I pass this class?” or “What can I do to get an ‘A’?” The best piece of advice we give is to tell them to practice good academic habits and use the resources that are available to them when they need assistance. Examples of good academic habits include completing all assigned readings and assignments; attending class and being engaged in the lecture; managing time effectively; and scheduling an appropriate amount of study hours. In addition to their professor’s or teaching assistant’s (TA) office hours, resources such as tutoring, Peer-Led Undergraduate Study (PLUS) sessions, Physics Undergraduate Study Hours (PUSH), Academic Success Workshops, and Academic Coaching are available to support your students.
We often hear that Tech students put off seeking academic assistance, thinking, “I can figure this out on my own,” or, “if this gets harder, I’ll get some help.” Suddenly, it’s late in the semester, and catching up before final exams can seem daunting. Our Center encourages your students to take advantage of the many free academic support resources early and often. A few of these include:
Tutoring
Academic Coaching
Students who want to work on academic strategies such as time management, note-taking, setting and achieving goals, organizational skills, motivation, or test preparation are invited to meet with an academic coach in the Center for Academic Success. Academic coaches meet with students on an individual basis to help students develop their own academic success plan. Students can learn more about academic coaching or schedule an appointment by visiting the Center for Academic Success in the Clough Commons or the website at www.success.gatech.edu.
Academic Success Workshops
Each semester, the Center for Academic Success offers a series of workshops on various topics related to academic success, including note-taking, preparing for exams, effective reading skills, and time management. Workshops last 50 minutes and are designed to provide students with resources and hands-on activities. The semester schedule is available at www.success.gatech.edu.
Having options can sometimes feel confusing or overwhelming to students who may not know where to start or what academic support resources are the best fit for their needs. Students are welcome to either email (success@gatech.edu) or come by the Center for Academic Success (located in Clough Commons, Suite 283) to discuss their concerns or to talk with a staff member. Tech is challenging, but help is available! Encourage your student not to be afraid to reach out and visit the programs or services that can best meet their needs.
