Academic Learning Center
Academic Learning Center
These services include:
Peer Assisted Learning Sessions (PALS)
One-on-one tutoring with staff or PALS (face-to-face and virtual)
Free online tutoring/writing lab assistance via Tutorme
Educational Workshops (face-to-face and virtual)
AS101 Blackboard resource page for all colleges
Laptop sign-out to be used in center
We are located in CGUS, suite 220.
CONTACT
Email: ALC@life.edu
Phone: 678-331-4570
Brianna Beaty, Director. Brianna.beaty@life.edu
Valarie Holt, Assistant Director, Valarie.holt@life.edu
Shannon Geary, Writing Specialist. Shannon.geary@life.edu
SERVICES
Peer Assisted Learning (PALS)
Pear Deck/Virtual Tutoring
Student Success Coach
Writing Support
Academic Workshops
Book a 1:1 Consultation
ALC Online Request Form
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Academic Learning Center
The Academic Learning Center offers a variety of services to support students in achieving their academic goals. In addition to helping students improve their study skills and develop learning strategies to enhance academic achievement, assistance is also made available through these services:
Peer Assisted Learning (PALS)
The purpose of the Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) program is to help undergraduate and Doctor of Chiropractic students help themselves and assist them to become independent learners. The PAL program utilizes student leaders, who have succeeded in historically challenging courses, to facilitate collaborative review sessions each week. PAL leaders assist students with improving their learning strategies to promote independence and empowerment inside the classroom. PAL leaders can also directly be involved in facilitating review session activities and discussions. Leaders use a non-remedial approach to learning that supports students toward academic success by integrating “what to learn” with “how to learn.”
The PAL program is a free service offered to all students in a targeted course. All students are encouraged to attend the PAL sessions, as it is a voluntary program.
PAL leaders
PAL Leaders are students who have earned an A or B in the course they will lead. They have also had letters of recommendation letters/forms written by two of their professors.
Benefits of Using PAL for Students
Student participants will learn how to study effectively – both independently and collaboratively. They will also develop a deeper understanding of course material and how it applies to their world. This will translate into better grades and a higher level of confidence that they belong at Life University and can succeed academically here.
What can PAL do and what can’t it do?
PAL leaders can help students learn how to study both independently and collaboratively. It also helps students learn from one another, verify actual course knowledge, challenge them to teach material back to the PAL leader and prepare them for future courses. The PAL leader cannot replace the professor’s lectures or in-class assignments. PAL leaders will never cover material in their sessions that has not been already covered in class. Attending PAL sessions does not guarantee that a student will be successful on their exams and other assignments. Students must still be responsible for their own learning.
Pear Deck/Virtual Tutoring
Students have 24/7 access to over 300 subjects with recorded playback and can access through AS101 via Blackboard.
If you need assistance, please stop by and see us in CGUS 220.
Student Success Coach
Success coaching is an available resource for all students at Life University! Working with a Student Success Coach will help you develop better academic skills in several areas including goal setting, managing time efficiently, overcoming procrastination, prioritizing tasks, staying organized, study skills and more.
It’s important to note the student success coach is not a counselor or academic advisor. Instead, their focus is on bridging the gap between your current situation and your future academic aspirations. By partnering with a student success coach, you’ll be able to capitalize on your strengths and abilities and receive the necessary support to stay on track academically in a healthy and manageable manner.
If you’re interested in working with a student success coach, we suggest scheduling weekly sessions for at least 3 sessions (although this may vary) and be willing to follow through on your commitments discussed during the session.
FAQ
How do I make an appointment to see a student success coach?
All appointments are made online. Navigate to the Academic Learning Center homepage and select Book a 1:1 Consultation, this will bring you to our Bookings page. If this is your first appointment, select Student Success Coach Consultation Meeting and a timeslot that best fits your schedule.
What can I do if there are no appointment times available or I want a same-day appointment?
If you’re working regularly with a student success coach, contact your coach directly and ask about any possible openings. You can also contact the Academic Learning Center at 678.331.4570. Walk-in students are seen daily in-between appointments between 9AM – 3PM.
Will anyone know that I received success coaching?
Success coaching sessions are recorded for recordkeeping and can only be accessed by the Life University Academic Learning Center. This allows coaches to evaluate and offer suitable services and recommendations. The Academic Learning Center does not send notifications regarding success coach meetings; however, they may provide the number and names of students receiving assistance, excluding any detailed session notes, upon an administrative request.
Writing Support
Policies and Procedures
- Academic writing support is available Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 5:00pm. If you need help after 5:00pm or on weekends please use PearDeck, which is accessible through any Blackboard page.
- I specialize in citation formatting, essay organization, sentence variety, and coherency, but I can help with any aspect of writing that you need. However, as time is limited, if you only need a check for grammar, please utilize PearDeck’s writing lab.
- When scheduling an online appointment, please note that these are video calls through Blackboard. You do not need to have a working camera, but you do need a microphone.
- Send me your work by email ahead of your appointment time.
- If you are looking for extra credit or to fulfill a class requirement, please let me know so that I can document our appointment accordingly.
What You Can Expect from an Appointment
- We’ll discuss what you would like to achieve, as well as what your professor expects.
- We’ll go over any comments I have on your work.
- Any questions?
- Chill discussion of what you’ll need to work on as well as what you did well.
- Discussion is flexible and focused on you. Typically, appointments run anywhere from 10-30 minutes.You are allowed to stay in the ALC afterward to work, if you wish.
Academic Success Workshops
Academic Success Workshops help students develop effective learning strategies, such as improving their studying, goal setting, and time management skills through interactive processes and individual one-on-one appointments.
Academic Success Workshops are free to the students and provide helpful skills to assist in student success.
Academic Success Workshop Schedule Summer 2024
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Questions or Comments
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Academic Support in CGUS suite 220 or at 678.331.4570 or email ALC@life.edu.