- Peer Tutoring: Tutoring is available for 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
scheduled at various times between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday
during the regular academic year. Students may also make appointments with tutors if the scheduled hours do not meet their needs.
- Math and Chemistry Study Groups: Study groups led by tutors meet from 7:00-9:00
p.m. Monday through Thursday. The study groups are designed to help students work to understand specific questions from their
homework, and can also help students with test preparation and general study skills.
- University Foundations Classes: This
class is 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, determining a major as well as other 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: 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, Critical
Thinking Skills and Time Management. These short online courses last five weeks. Students wanting personal assistance should
contact the Academic Success Instruction Coordinator. These one credit classes will be graded on a credit/no credit basis and may
apply towards full time enrollment 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.
- Supplemental Instruction: Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a series of peer
group review sessions throughout the semester for students in selected courses who want to improve their understanding of the
course material in order to improve their grades. A student SI Leader attends class with students and leads students in the
review sessions. Students may contact Academic Success for a list of current SI courses.
- Additional academic assistance: Students may also benefit from using the
Academic Success computer learning lab. The lab is open weekdays and evenings during the academic year. Hours are posted.
Academic Success 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.
- Testing with Accommodations: Faculty may work with Academic Success to schedule
testing with accommodation for students with disabilities.
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