Academic Support Services

Academic Support Centers & Programs

Main Telephone: 801-626-6870

Website: weber.edu/ascp

Academic Support Centers and Programs (ASCP) offers an array of services designed to meet the individual needs of WSU students. These services include tutoring, testing centers, computer labs, and international academic support programs.

Tutoring Services

Academic Support Centers and Programs (ASCP) offers an array of peer tutoring services designed to meet the individual needs of WSU students. Tutoring focus is on developmental and general education courses. Peer tutors are certified through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). ASCP strives to assist WSU students reach their academic goals by helping them become strong, independent learners.

The Hub, Lampros Hall

Telephone: 801-626-6284

• Students can do homework and receive assistance as needed
• Peer tutoring on drop-in basis
• Focus on Developmental Math 0950-1010

Solution Space, B4 519

• Students can do homework and receive assistance as needed
• Tutoring on drop-in basis
• Focus on Math 1030-1080

Science Learning Center: Science Building, room 228

• Peer tutoring on drop-in basis only
• Science subjects including botany, chemistry, geosciences, microbiology, physics, and zoology

Developmental English Learning Center: Elizabeth Hall, room 212

• Peer tutoring on drop-in basis
• Focus on English 0900-0955
• Computers available for student use

Social Science Learning Center: Social Science, room 036

• Peer tutoring by appointment and on drop-in basis
• Subjects include French, German, Japanese, Spanish, history and psychology

Appointment Tutoring Services: Student Services Center, room 160

• One-on-one peer tutoring by appointment
• Wide array of tutoring focusing on general education courses

Writing Center: Elizabeth Hall, room 210

• Peer tutoring on drop-in basis for any writing project
• Peer tutors assist students at any stage in the writing process

Online Tutoring

• Peer tutoring for math and writing
• Designed to provide convenient, effective tutoring at a distance
• For on-campus courses as well as online and distance courses
• Coordinated by Writing Center and Math Lab coordinators

Davis Learning Center: Information Commons, WSU Davis, room 213

• Peer tutoring is offered in a range of subjects
• Both drop-in hours and appointments are available
• The Hub

Supplemental Instruction

Ogden Campus - Telephone: 801-626-7847; Location: Student Services, Suite 160

Davis Campus - Telephone: 801-395-3539
Website: weber.edu/si

Supplemental Instruction (SI) provides opportunities for students to participate in learning teams where they explore concepts and solve problems through group discussion and interaction as directed by a student team leader who has successfully completed the course. SI student leaders work in collaboration with the course professor and SI coordinator.

• Targets traditionally difficult courses
• A nationally recognized and certified program
• Volunteer group study sessions available in all disciplines
• Peer leaders have completed the course with an A or A-
• Courses with SI sessions are designated in semester schedule

Education Access and Outreach

Telephone: 801-626-7006

Location: Student Services, Room 150

Website: weber.edu/outreach

Pre-college access and outreach programs that include K-16 partnerships and encourage underrepresented students who are traditionally non-college bound to pursue and successfully complete a post-secondary education that meets the mutual needs of the university, public school system and community.

Major projects:

“Gateway to Education” Partnership

Partnership with local community agencies, Ogden School District, and Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College that provides an alliance for partners who work collaboratively to increase college awareness, information dissemination, and educational support services to parents and families with the goal of high school completion, participation in post-secondary education, and workforce development. The Family Empowerment Conference is a signature event held annually in March.

College Access and Transition Initiative

This committee includes university staff from Student Affairs, Enrollment Services, and Academic Colleges who focus on developing a college access approach that can effectively assist underrepresented students through the enrollment process and create stronger connections through the first year at the university. A major goal is creating a strong tracking process of enrollment and retention for these student cohorts. Signature events include College Goal Saturdays (February) and Transition Nights/Events (April-June).

Student-To-Student Outreach (S2S)

Telephone: 801-626-7027

Location: Student Services, Room 150
Website: weber.edu/S2S/

College mentors and advocates provide college-readiness and access opportunities for underrepresented youth through mentorship, academic tutoring, advocacy, and on-campus activities. S2S serves secondary schools in Ogden School District, as well as five target high schools in the Davis and Weber Districts to better prepare junior high and high school students for a post-secondary education. Serving as a critical component, university students receive the opportunity to have a rewarding job and acquire professional and personal skills that will enhance their college education.

Services include:

• Coordination of the Annual Multicultural Youth Conference(s)

• Partnership and liaison support of the Utah Scholars Initiative

• Mentor/Tutor training

• Academic Support (in-school and after-school)

• Mentoring opportunities

• On-campus activities and field trips

• Summer programs

• Workshops and presentations

• Assistance in completing FASFA and applying for scholarships

• College admission and enrollment

Educational Talent Search (TRIO Program)

Telephone: 801-626-7006

Location: Student Services, Room 150
Website: weber.edu/outreach/talentsearch

Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a federally-funded program that is designed to help primarily underrepresented students who are low-income and first in their family to attend and graduate from college. In partnership with Ben Lomond and Ogden High Schools and Highland, Mound Fort and Mount Ogden Junior High Schools, the program serves 600 students, grades 7-12 from five target schools in the Ogden School District each year. Goals are to provide educational support services that represent a real opportunity to complete high school, enroll in a post-secondary program, and receive financial aid and/or a scholarship. Services include:

• Academic advising

• Career and college planning

• Admission application assistance

• Financial aid/scholarship assistance

• College entrance examination preparation

• Referrals to community resources

• Referrals to tutoring/mentoring programs

• Field trips to colleges and cultural programs

• College resources/workshops for parents and families

GEAR UP Partnership (TRIO Program)

Telephone: 801-626-7006

Location: Student Services, Room 150

GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a federal partnership grant with the Ogden School District that serves approximately 900 students in the three Junior Highs--Mount Ogden, Highland, and Mound Fort--and then advances into the high schools, Ben Lomond and Ogden, to provide college readiness services to a cohort of students and then follows them from 7th through 12th grade. Program goals include increasing post-secondary preparation, academic performance, high school graduation, post-secondary participation, knowledge of post-secondary educational opportunities and financing, educational expectations and activities, and preparation of secondary teachers and staff to teach and serve students. Services include:

• Academic advisement

• College and career planning

• Tutoring and mentoring support

• After-school programs and clubs

• College readiness and financial literacy workshops for students and parents

• Summer programs

• University field trips

• Family nights

• Parent involvement programs

Upward Bound (TRIO Program)

Telephone: 801-626-6798

Location: Annex 10

Website: weber.edu/upwardbound

About Upward Bound Program

• Funded by federal grants to help low income/first generation high school students from Davis and Weber counties prepare for success in post-secondary education and graduate from college
• Designed to provide a pre-college educational experience for selected high school students in Davis and Weber Counties
• Students must meet the federal guidelines set by the Department of Education in order to participate
• Serves 75 students annually from five area high schools: Ben Lomond, Ogden, Clearfield, Layton and Northridge
• Program purpose is to increase the number of non-traditional students who enter and graduate from college

Academic Year Programming

• Tutorial instruction in literature, composition, foreign languages, mathematics, history, computer enhancement training and general science courses
• Saturday morning College Prep Program
• Individual counseling for students with personal or academic concerns
• Monthly social, cultural and recreational activities
• ACT preparation

Six-Week Summer Residential Program

• Upward Bound offers a summer academic enhancement program held on the campus of Weber State University
• Students live in the residence halls, attend enrichment classes and participate in social, cultural and recreational activities

Student Support Services (TRIO Program)

Telephone: 801-626-7009

Location: Student Services, Suite 260

Website: weber.edu/sss

Student Support Services (SSS) provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and motivates students toward completion of their college degree. The goal of SSS is to increase college retention and graduation rates of its participants and to help students make the transition from one level of higher education to the next. The program is only open to students who have been admitted to, or are enrolled at, Weber State University.

About Student Support Services

• Funded by a federal grant to serve students who meet one or more of the following criteria:
  • From a low-income family
  • First generation college student (parents do not have a 4 year degree)
  • Students with a disability
• Limited to serving 285 students per year
• Students must demonstrate a need for academic support before being admitted to SSS
• Services continue until participant graduates with a bachelor’s degree
• Services are free of charge and include:
  • Academic tutoring in upper- as well as lower-division courses
  • Advise in course selection
  • Information on financial aid programs and resources
  • Education in financial literacy
  • Assistance in applying for graduate school
  • Peer and professional mentoring
  • Exposure to a variety of cultural events and leadership programs

SmartStart Learning Community

• Created to support students who are transitioning between high school and college
• Designed to meet the needs of students who are low-income and first generation college students
• Includes a 7-week summer bridge program
  • Students get an early start on fall classes
  • Group seminars allow students to get to know the campus and each other
• Intensive one-on-one professional mentoring
• Students continue to receive academic support during their first year at WSU
• All services are provided free of charge

Veterans Upward Bound (TRIO Program)

Telephone: 801-626-7173

Location: Annex 12

Website: weber.edu/vetsupwardbound

Veterans Upward Bound provides qualified veterans academic support services that assist them in entering and succeeding in post-secondary programs of study.

About Veterans Upward Bound Support Services

• Funded by a federal grant to help first generation/low-income veterans in Davis, Weber and Salt Lake counties
• Designed to increase the number of veterans who enter and graduate from college
• Coordinates with all campus services and activities for services for veteran students

Academic Skills Development, Advisement & Assistance

Short-term refresher courses in math, English, and computer literacy.

• Individual and small-group tutoring services for postsecondary English, math, and computer literacy courses
• GED Assistance
• Admissions and financial aid application and career advisement assistance
• Assistance in securing support from available resources such as the Veterans Administration, veterans associations and various state and local agencies serving veterans

Computer Labs

Telephone: 801-626-7018

Website: weber.edu/computerlabs

Student Affairs Technology manages WSU’s nine open student computer labs. These computer labs are meant to serve the general needs of all enrolled WSU students. Lab hours vary from lab to lab, but overall lab hours range from 6:30 a.m. to midnight and some labs are open seven days a week.

Services provided:

• Software for general student needs
• Software for class-specific student needs: SPSS, Visio, Minitab, Adobe Suite
• Apple Macintosh (running both Microsoft Windows and Apple OSX via dual booting) and Windows PCs are available
• Wireless, Black/White, and Color Printing
• Computer classrooms are available for reservations in some labs - call or e-mail coordinator
• Student laptop checkout
• All labs provide on-site student lab aide support during open hours

Open Student Computer Labs Locations

DAVIS CAMPUS - DC 205
Phone: (801) 395-3492

DUMKE COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS - MH 111
Phone: (801) 626-7290

ELIZABETH HALL – EH 214
Phone: (801) 626 –7067

SCIENCE - NS 228
Phone: (801) 626-7955

SHEPHERD UNION COMPUTER LAB – UB 230
Phone: (801) 626-8545

SOCIAL SCIENCE - SS 40
Phone: (801) 626-6893

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE - CC 107
Phone: (801) 626-7593

WATTIS - WB 205
Phone: (801) 626-7934

WEST CENTER (ROY) - WW 109
Phone: (801) 689-4004

Testing Centers

Telephone: 801-626-6803

Website: weber.edu/testingcenter

Locations:

• Student Services, Room 262
• Social Science, Room 38
• Science Lab, Room 228
• Davis Campus, Room 214
• Shepherd Union, Room 323
• West Center, Roy

College Entrance Exams

• The National ACT test is administered five times each year
• The Residual ACT is administered at least once a month
• Test dates and registration deadlines are available in the Student Services Testing Center

English/Math Placement Tests & CLEP Tests

• Placement tests administered in the Shepherd Union, WSU Davis, and West Center Testing Centers
• CLEP exams given by appointment only, prior registration necessary
• Credit may be earned for satisfactory scores on department selected CLEP subject examinations
• Register for the CLEP exams in the Student Services Testing Center

Career and Personal Development Tests

• Administered in the Student Services and WSU Davis Testing Centers on a walk-in basis
• Students must be referred by a Career or Personal Development Counselor so that the results can be interpreted to meet the specific purpose

Graduate School Admission Tests

• The Miller Analogy tests are either administered by the Testing Center or registration information is available
• Most graduate school admission tests are given on specific test dates.
• GMAT and GRE preparatory course information is available

Career Services Center

Telephone: 801-626-6393

Location: Student Services, Suite 230

Website: weber.edu/careerservices

Counseling and Advisement

• Individual career counseling and employment advising
• Job, resume, and interview preparation
• Confidential employment file service
• Graduate school advisement

Career exploration, assessment and interpretation

• Computerized career exploration (Discovery)
• Career development and life planning course (UNIV 2900)
• Employment seminars
• Interest, personality and ability assessment interpretation

On-Campus Interviews

• On-campus interviews with national and local recruiters
• Videotaped mock interviews
• Annual Career Fair and Graduate School Fair

Student Employment

• Part-time, on-campus, hourly and summer employment
• Thousands of part-time student job opportunities announced annually
• Work-study job referrals
• Student internships
• Internet Job Search

Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog