TUTORING AND STUDY SKILLS
Memorial Student Affairs Building (308) 865-8214
http://www.unk.edu/lso/

• Peer Tutoring for ALL University of Nebraska at Kearney students: Tutoring is targeted on the General Studies curriculum, and Academic Success will network students to assistance for upper level classes. Qualified upper class or graduate students receive College Reading and Learning Association training as tutors. Tutors are available 8:00-5:00 during office hours as well as evening hours Monday through Thursday. Students may also make appointments with tutors if scheduled hours do not meet their needs.
   
• University Foundations Classes are recommended for freshman and transfer students. The class is designed to improve student academic performance and persistence as well as to assist with the transition to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Students learn how to approach new ideas and subjects, how to study topics efficiently and how to perform better in discussions and on tests. Time management, career exploration, and determining a major as well as important student development topics are included in the class. Students earn three credits in this graded class that may be counted as elective credits toward graduation.
   
• Study Skills Classes on effective study strategies are available for students who wish to improve their learning techniques and study skills. Modules include: Listening and Note taking Skills, Study Skills, Vocabulary Expansion, Test Anxiety, Reading Improvement, Spelling Improvement, How to Write a Research Paper, Critical Thinking Skills and Time Management. These short courses are designed as online courses to last five weeks and may be taken electronically or with individual assistance. The one credit classes will be graded on a credit/no credit basis and may apply towards full time status, but do not count as credits for graduation. These courses are open to all students who want to enhance their academic skills and success.
   
• Additional academic assistance: Students may also benefit from using the computer learning lab at the LSO. The lab is open during the academic year on weekdays, and evening hours are posted. LSO professional staff provide workshops and presentations on various aspects of effective study for classes and campus organizations. The staff is also available for individual consultations for academic strategies and study skills.