Academic Labs
In support of the university’s retention-to-graduation initiative, our Academic Labs serve as dynamic, student-centered learning environments that provide high-quality tutoring services and resources while fostering personal responsibility for academic success. Our goal is to help students reach their full learning potential from matriculation to graduation, ultimately contributing to increased retention and graduation rates.
Our Objectives:
- Align Tutoring Services with Academic Needs: At the start of each semester, we collaborate with colleges to ensure our tutoring services support subject matter content, aiming to increase lab usage.
- Enhance Tutor Selection & Training: We carefully select subject-specific tutors who reflect our diverse student population and receive training in intercultural competence and effective tutoring strategies.
- Upgrade Technology: To meet academic needs, we upgrade hardware every three years and software annually for optimal student learning experiences.
Academic Lab Locations:
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Specialized Labs: Three academic areas possess specific labs for their students: The Percy J. Vaughn, Jr. College of Business Administration and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and the College of Health Sciences.
Tracking & Assessment:
We use Navigate, a web-based student performance monitoring system, to track tutoring sessions, study hall attendance, advising, and early alerts for at-risk students. Navigate facilitates communication between faculty, advisors, tutors, and students, ensuring timely academic support and intervention.
Through these efforts, the Academic Labs continue to play a vital role in enhancing student success and supporting the university’s mission of improving retention and graduation outcomes.