Campus offers academic resources to students
New students may wonder where to go when they are struggling with the transition to college life. Some may not know what resources are available to ensure their academic success.
“I cannot think of any besides just emailing my professor,” said freshman biology major Audrey Arbuckle.
However, UIndy does offer resources to help students succeed.
A few of the important resources on campus include the Writing Lab, the Math/Science Lab, the Academic Success Center and Student Business Center.
The Writing Lab is located on the second floor of Krannert Memorial Library. The Writing Lab can help students become better writers. Tutors offer help with any type of writing for any class. In addition to holding consultations for struggling students, the Lab also provides many useful materials such as pamphlets, guidelines and books that pertain to writing. The lab is open Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and then from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Fridays, it is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Saturdays, the Lab is closed, but on Sunday the hours are 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduling conferences is recommended so students can be sure to get the help they need. Conferences can be scheduled from the Writing Lab’s website at english.uindy.edu/writinglab. UIndy offers similar labs for math and science help. The Math/Science Lab is located in Lilly Science Hall.
The Academic Success Center is located in the second floor of the Schwitzer Student Center in Room 206. The center has many resources for struggling students. Staff members offer peer tutoring and information on time management and study skills. Free peer tutors are available Mondays through Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. They also meet with students who are on academic or financial aid probation.
The Secrets of Success workshops also are set up through the Academic Success Center. SOS workshops cover subjects ranging from academic topics such as how to study abroad to social topics such as how to survive a breakup.
“We do individualized academic help. So if a student comes in and says, ‘I really struggle with taking notes,’ then we can meet individually with them on note-taking,” Debbie Spinney, executive director of the Academic Success Center, said.
The Academic Success Center’s website is www.uindy.edu/asc.
The Student Business Center is also located on the second floor of Schwitzer. The center helps students find jobs. Students can sign up at the center’s website, uindy.edu/career-services. Internships also can be set up through the center.
“It is important for students to not wait too long to ask for help,” Spinney said. “Use the faculty members and other resources that are at your disposal.”
