Academic Support
Academic Support Instruction
An Academic Resource for First Year students!
Academic Support Instruction is a program offered by First Year Involvement and the Office of Residence Life. This program offers sessions by appointment in the FYI Writing Center throughout the semester on topics such as:
- Communicating with Professors
- Goal-Setting
- Learning Styles
- Reading Strategies
- Study Skills
- Test-Taking Skills
- Time and Stress Management
This is a great opportunity for First Year students to work on honing their academic skills at the University level.
Who is the target population for ASI?
First Year Students mainly, but upperclassmen who still do not feel confident in their academic skills are encouraged to call and make an appointment. Also, this is a great resource for RAs and HDs who want to put on an academic program or get more information to help residents!
When and Where are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered by appointment. Please call 568-4713 to schedule one. These can be individual appointments or feel free to bring a friend or make an appointment for an organization or group. Just let us know how many people you are making the appointment for, so we can be prepared. Also, when you call, please indicate which topic(s) you would like covered during your appointment. Most appointments will take place in Huffman Hall, either in the FYI Writing Center or the Madison Room, depending on time of appointment and number of people. Sessions are typically 30 minutes long, but can be shortened or lengthened to meet your needs.
Who facilitates ASI?
The facilitators of ASI are the five Writing Tutors who work in the FYI Writing Center. They have a desire and interest in helping students achieve academic success. Please use your facilitators as resources and ask lots of questions.
If I attend one session do I need to attend additional sessions on this topic?
No. If you attend one session on study skills, then you will get the information you need to help you in that area. However, if you want additional learning tools, please attend sessions that cover other topics as well. You may find that overlap in areas such as test-taking skills and study skills can only help!
What do I do next?
Just call 568-4713 to schedule an appointment for the topic(s) which interest you. A facilitator will help you learn the skills and strategies you need to succeed as a student here at JMU!
For more information contact: Afton Cappello, Graduate Assistant in FYI, Email: cappelam@jmu.edu or Phone: 540-568-4713
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