1821483_CASAS Booklet Update (Fall 2022)

C A SA S COLLEGE OF A P P LI ED S T UDI ES & A C A DEMIC SU CCES S

COMMENT-ALT A MESSAGE

From Our Deans

Welcome to the College of Applied Studies & Academic Success (CASAS)! It is our privilege to serve and guide you on your journey.

CASAS is comprised of 12 unique departments that manage four areas — Advising Success, Academic Success, Applied Success, and Research Success. Additionally, the general education curriculum touches all academic programs at Liberty. Our office is here for you during every phase of your education, supporting and preparing you before, during, and after your time at Liberty.

Each of the four areas equips you to maximize your God-given potential through a variety of services, ranging from professional advising and tutoring to specialized programs in skills like welding, carpentry, and electrical. Your core general education curriculum also provides foundational skills to prepare you as a Champion for Christ. CASAS is a one-stop shop on your path to academic and career excellence at Liberty University and beyond.

Visit CASAS and begin your journey today!

BRIAN C. YATES, ED.D. Dean — CASAS

ESTER J. WARREN, ED.D. Dean — General Education

NEED HELP CHOOSING A DEGREE THAT MATCHES YOUR INTERESTS? Perhaps you need guidance in areas like chemistry, math, foreign languages, or even formatting a paper.

At CASAS, our goal is to help students excel academically in the classroom and beyond while also providing a leadership program, an A.A.S. in Technical Studies, and certificates outside the limits of traditional university programs.

With our services, you'll receive the support and resources needed to be a successful student.

A DV I S I N G

Success 🧳 🌎

Professional Advising

USERS

Parent and Family Connections

International Student Center

🧳 PROFESSIONAL

Advising

Professional Advising offers personalized instruction for residential undergraduate and graduate students. Advisors are assigned to students in every program to assist them with reaching academic and career goals as well as course scheduling. If students have questions about financial aid, housing, account holds and balances, roommate conflicts, or personal issues, Professional Advisors can clarify university policies and procedures or serve as a liaison with other offices and departments.

CONTACT US:

 Advising@liberty.edu

🌎 I N T E R N AT I O N A L

Student Center

The International Student Center offers international student advocacy, cultural events, and assistance with federal regulations. The International Student Center also helps students feel at home by providing opportunities to connect with others.

CONTACT US:

 ISC@liberty.edu

P A R E N T A N D F A M I LY

Connections

Parent and Family Connections provides Liberty parents with everything they need to know — from important dates to financial services to campus resources. This department also spearheads Family Weekends, which are three-day opportunities for parents and families to connect with their Liberty student(s) on campus.

CONTACT US:

 LUFamily@liberty.edu

USERS

AC A D E M I C

Success TASKS BOOK-READER

Academic Success Center Eagle Scholars Program

ACADEMIC

Success Center The Academic Success Center (ASC) coordinates a variety of programs and services to support student achievement. ASC provides: › One-on-one academic mentoring › Courses designed to strengthen study skills › Tutoring services in more than 100 courses › Writing assistance through both online and residential undergraduate and graduate writing centers CONTACT US:

 ASC@liberty.edu

TASKS

BOOK-READER EAGLE

Scholars The Eagle Scholars Program provides high-achieving freshmen and sophomores, regardless of major, with personal and professional development that cultivates leadership skills for college and beyond. Students build community as they work together through experiential curricula.

CONTACT US:

 EagleScholars@liberty.edu

APPLIED

Success CHALKBOARD-USER SCREWDRIVER-WRENCH 🖥

Center for Professional & Continuing Education Technical Studies Testing Services

CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL &

Continuing Education

The Center for Professional & Continuing Education (CPCE) offers online and residential professional development and personal enrichment courses for students, alumni, the community, and more. CPCE also offers many of Liberty's noncredit programs that support professional licensure or certification.

CONTACT US: ✉

CHALKBOARD-USER

CPCE@liberty.edu

SCREWDRIVER-WRENCH

TECHNICAL

Studies

Technical Studies provides a way to enhance any degree by adding a skilled trade. Students can choose from carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or welding. The formal training is approved by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

CONTACT US:

 Trades@liberty.edu

🖥 TESTING

Services

Testing Services provides students, faculty, staff, and community members with a variety of nationally standardized tests, professional licensures, certifications, and other exams in a high-quality testing environment.

CONTACT US:

 TestingServices@liberty.edu

RESEARCH

Success AWARD

Center for Research & Scholarship

CENTER FOR RESEARCH

& Scholarship

The Center for Research & Scholarship (CRS) exists to advance new and ongoing research at Liberty University, primarily through the awarding of grants to students and faculty who are engaged in mentored research projects or are presenting their research at conferences. CRS also oversees the university’s annual Research Week event for students to present their research.

CONTACT US:

 CRS@liberty.edu

AWARD

GENERAL

Education 🍎

General Education Courses

🍎 GENERAL

Education The general education curriculum includes courses that form the foundation of a liberal arts education and is designed to transform students into Christ-centered leaders who are equipped to impact the world. These courses prepare students with the foundational values, knowledge, and skills necessary for success in their majors and careers.

CONTACT US:

 GenEd@liberty.edu

P R OFESSION A L ADV ISI NG

rofessional Advising offers personalized instruction for residential freshmen, sophomores, and special udent populations. Advisors are assigned based on a student's academic major to help with course heduling before and after matriculation as well as talk through academic and career goals.

GET THE

Help & Resources YOU NEED FROM OUR DEPARTMENTS!

VISIT CASAS  Liberty.edu/CASAS |  (434) 592-4110 |  CASAS@liberty.edu |  DeMoss Hall, Room 1100 Follow us on social media: FACEBOOK/LibertyUniversityCASAS |  @LibertyUCASAS