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ACCESS OPPORTUNITY SUCCESS (AOS)
Commons East / 507-537-6169 www.smsu.edu/go/aos
The mission of the AOS program is to provide a TRiO SSS Best Practices program for outreach/recruitment and retention of underrepresented students (low income, first generation and students of color). The program provides advising and supportive services to enable participants to be retained, SMSU graduates, and to enroll in graduate and professional programs where appropriate.
Interdisciplinary Tutoring
IL 224D / 507-537-6820 www.smsu.edu/go/success
The Deeann Griebel Student Success Center offers free walk-in and virtual tutoring in multiple disciplines and courses. Interdisciplinary tutoring consists of peer-facilitated learning experiences for undergraduates interested in requesting a tutor at SMSU. We work with students to identify and mobilize resources that facilitate learning and promote success. Tutoring can help support retention and completion efforts, aid with course grade improvement, and improve college experience satisfaction.
Library Services
BA 299 / 507-537-7278 www.smsu.edu/library
The McFarland Library provides access to quality library services, relevant collections, and research guidance. Technology support and inviting study spaces are available. Online resources and research guides are available 24/7 through the library’s home page. The library is open seven days a week. Visit the library home page for hours or to make an individual Research Consultation appointment.
Math Learning Center
IL 224 / 507-537-6599 www.smsu.edu/go/mlc
The Math Learning Center is available to help students succeed in mathematics coursework. Whether you need regular tutoring, places to hold a study group session, or simply just a little help with a homework question, pay them a visit. For hours of operation, please visit our website.
Mustang Pathway Program
Commons East B / 507-537-6257 www.smsu.edu/go/mustangpathway
The Mustang Pathway Program is an alternate entry program to allow more students to earn their degree at SMSU. We understand that not everyone has access to the same college prep work. We also know that grades and test scores may not reflect a student’s potential. The Mustang Pathway Program meets students where they are and helps them get on track to a degree.
TUTOR.COM
IL 224D / 507-537-6820 www.smsu.edu/go/success
SMSU offers free online, on-demand tutoring through Tutor.com. Tutors are always available, even late at night when your instructor may not be. Are you stuck on a problem? Do you want someone to review your paper? This tutoring service is easy to use and can be accessed on any device that connects to the internet. Access Tutor.com through the home page and your course pages in D2L Brightspace.
SCALING UP COLLEGE COMPLETION EFFORTS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS (SUCCESS)
IL 224C / 507-537-6360 www.smsu.edu/go/success
SUCCESS (Scaling Up College Completion Efforts for Student Success) is SMSU’s program designed to provide holistic, hands-on advising and support for students from historically underserved populations (Pell-eligible, First-Gen, and Students of Color). Students can take part in a variety of activities to learn more about opportunities both in and outside the classroom. In addition, they meet with a designated coach twice a month for individualized support based on what they need. Students who meet the monthly participation requirement receive a monthly stipend via the University’s direct deposit system. By engaging, advising and supporting students in this manner, we advance SMSU’s purpose of helping students achieve their goals, save money and graduate on time.
Supplemental Instruction
IL 224D / 507-537-6820 www.smsu.edu/go/success
Supplemental Instruction (SI) involves utilizing a model student-peer who has recently and successfully completed a course to attend the course a second time and lead peer-facilitated study sessions over the course content outside of regular class hours. Since 1973, the data supporting the effectiveness of supplemental instruction has remained consistent; on average, students who regularly attend SI sessions earn a half to a full letter grade higher and earn D’s, F’s, and withdraw from courses less frequently than students who do not attend SI sessions (Dawson, 2014). Additionally, the University of MissouriKansas City, after years of implementing their supplemental instruction program, reported a 7.8 percentage point overall increase in retention and $1.6 million return on investment (Civitas Learning, 2019). For more information about supplemental instruction at SMSU, visit our website.
Writing Center
BA 527 / 507-537-7294 www.smsu.edu/go/writingcenter
The Writing Center offers free help on any kind of paper for any class. SMSU Writing Center tutors are students like yourself who have taken or know about SMSU’s classes. You can come to the Writing Center to meet in person or work with a tutor online. In-person appointments take place in BA 527 (the top floor of the library). There are two online appointment options: 1) an “online meeting/ chat” appointment in real time with audio/ visual options, chat, and an interactive white board where you can share your paper, or 2) an “eTutoring” appointment, for which you upload your paper by the time of the appointment, and the tutor reviews the paper and sends comments back (you do not need to be present—it’s like an appointment for your paper). The tutors work with you at any stage of the writing process. They can help you identify a topic, brainstorm, organize the ideas, learn how to cite appropriately, use punctuation correctly, or just review a draft. To sign up for an appointment, go to Writing Center’s website and use the online scheduling system found there. The schedule changes each semester depending on tutors’ availability. You can also drop by the Writing Center in BA 527 during open hours and a tutor can help you then if they are not booked with someone else.
DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO GRADUATE ON TIME?
DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO GRADUATE ON TIME?
Want to graduate on time? Save money? Get better grades? Then you’re going to love 15. That’s the number of credits you need to take each semester to graduate on time. Sure, you can take fewer and still receive some scholarships and funding. But unless you take 15 credits a semester (or 30 a year), you’re looking at an extra year or more in order to graduate with your degree.
Want to graduate on time? Save money? Get better grades? Then you’re going to love 15. That’s the number of credits you need to take each semester to graduate on time. Sure, you can take fewer and still receive some scholarships and funding. But unless you take 15 credits a semester (or 30 a year), you’re looking at an extra year or more in order to graduate with your degree.
SAVES MONEY!
SAVES MONEY!
Extra years of college can cost you thousands, both in what you pay and what you lose from not having a job. So, taking 15 credits a semester (or 30 a year) saves you money and lets you make more later on!
Extra years of college can cost you thousands, both in what you pay and what you lose from not having a job. So, taking 15 credits a semester (or 30 a year) saves you money and lets you make more later on!
MAKES THE GRADE!
MAKES THE GRADE!
Students who take 15 credits a semester (or 30 a year) tend to get higher GPAs. So when it comes to getting better grades, taking 15 is sort of a no-brainer.
Students who take 15 credits a semester (or 30 a year) tend to get higher GPAs. So when it comes to getting better grades, taking 15 is sort of a no-brainer.
KEEPS YOU ON TRACK!
KEEPS YOU ON TRACK!
Taking 15 credits a semester (or 30 a year) dramatically increases your chances of reaching graduation. And hey, isn’t that sort of what this is all about?
Taking 15 credits a semester (or 30 a year) dramatically increases your chances of reaching graduation. And hey, isn’t that sort of what this is all about?
Working with your faculty advisor is the best path to achieve #15tofinish. Contact your academic advisor or the Deeann Griebel Student Success Center at success@SMSU.edu.
Take 15 credits per semester to graduate on time.
