The Center for Academic Success at Alfred University

02/28/2022

We see you rereading that chapter for the FIFTH TIME 👀

Good news, you can stop! Rereading your textbook and notes has been proven as ineffective, yet it’s still one of the most popular study methods around the world 🌎

If we just flipped your world upside down, don’t fret. Just swipe to learn the most effective ways to get results from your study time.

11/29/2021

The Finals Prep and De-Stress event is here! Swipe for all the activities ➡️ Read below for all the details ⬇️

• Tutors will be available for writing, business and math
• Meet with an Academic Consultant or Study Buddy to go over final exam success tips (study strategies, making a homework and study plan, managing test anxiety, time management techniques, and so much more!)
• Hang out with Jam the therapy dog. He’s a fluffy lil corgi!
• Join the Breath, Body, Mind session to relax and learn breathing techniques to help you through finals week
• Brighten your mood and outlook on the weeks ahead with some light therapy
• Relax with a puzzle or coloring sheets

We’ll have snacks and prize giveaways for attendees!

Lastly, whatever you need for finals - even if it’s not covered by this event - please stop by and ask us! We really want you to succeed and come out of this semester with the best results possible, so don’t be shy.

03/17/2021

Don’t hand in a writing assignment without using this FREE service! Schedule your appointment at the Writing Center for help with:

• grammar and punctuation
• sentence structure
• writing a thesis
• proofreading
• literally anything else writing related! 🤯

Head to the CAS website to make your appointment today.

03/02/2021

When you study do you have trouble retaining the information you JUST went over for the last hour? If yes, consider using these six strategies for effective learning!

+ Spaced Practice: Space out your studying over time
+ Retrieval Practice: Practice bringing information to mind
+ Elaboration: Explain and describe ideas with many details
+ Interleaving: Switch between ideas while you study
+ Concrete Examples: Use specific examples to understand abstract ideas
+ Dual Coding: Combine words and visuals

For more info on these strategies and how to use them effectively follow the link below:
https://www.learningscientists.org/posters

Happy Learning!

02/26/2021

Our math Supplemental Instruction (SI) leaders are killing it this semester! If you're an AU student in Calculus 1, 2, or 3 and you're just as confused as I am looking at this then you can't miss these SI sessions! More info on Supplemental Instruction here --> https://my.alfred.edu/center-academic-success/supplemental-instruction.cfm

02/04/2021

Last Thursday we held a School Supply Giveaway event on campus! Check out the story on the AU website:

It took only 30 minutes last week for Alfred University’s Center for Academic Success to give away the contents of two tables full of school supplies