The Achievement Center exists to promote student success by providing supportive resources for students at no additional cost. The center specifically offers the following services: Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, Math Lab, Writing Center, Disability Support, Athletic Academic Support, and Proctoring for on-ground (residential) students who would like to improve their learning skills or increase their academic success at LeTourneau University. The Achievement Center also offers assistance with basic study skills, time management, note taking, reading efficiently, organizing materials for study, taking exams, and stress reduction.
Students looking to schedule tutoring or test proctoring can schedule a session with the Achievement Center through Starfish.
- About
- Athlete Support
- Learning Strategies Consultation
- Learning Strategies Resources
- TI-89 Tutorials
The Achievement Center provides a variety of support services for undergraduate students including tutoring, supplemental instruction, study skills coaching, and peer advising. It is located on the second floor of the Allen Family Student Center. To schedule a tutoring or test proctoring appointment, please visit the Achievement Center page through Starfish.
More information regarding available services can be found at the links below, or you may contact the Achievement Center at AchievementCenter@letu.edu or 903-233-4470.
Academic Support for Student Athletes
Student-athletes are part of the LETU campus community and are treated like all other members of the general student body, which means we help them stay focused on being a student first. Athletics provide valuable "life lessons," which often translates into becoming a better student and a responsible citizen. Student-athletes:
- Are subject to admission and academic performance standards consistent with the general student body.
- Are not provided any special services or support from the institution than what is offered to other students or student groups.
Study Hall for Athletes
The Achievement Center provides an environment conducive to studying for all students. The center includes a computer lab, printer, wireless access and a study area.
Student-athletes may be required to complete 4 hours of study hall each week at the Achievement Center or designated team study hall. Study hours are required for all incoming freshmen, transfer students, and returning student-athletes with the minimum GPA determined by the head coach.
Student-athletes will be notified by their coach if they are required to complete study hours, and they will be expected to do so until their academic status changes. All coaches have access to weekly study hall attendance data.
What is a Learning Strategies Consultation?
Our Learning Strategies Coaches are undergraduate students trained to help you master the academic skills you need to be successful in your college courses.
Coaches can help you discover strategies targeted to your specific learning style and needs. Application is always made to your current course work.
Learning Strategies Coaches will Help You:
- Meet the challenge and responsibility of college learning
- Improve the quality of your academic performance
- Get the most out of the time you invest in learning
- Become a more confident and independent learner
- Prepare for life-long learning
Free Assistance is Available for the Following:
- Note Taking
- Reading Comprehension
- Time Management
- Test Taking
- Test Preparation
- Test Anxiety
- Concentration
Location and Hours
All Learning Strategies consultations are located in the Achievement Center on the second floor of the Allen Family Student Center (room 237) and are scheduled Monday-Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. To schedule an appointment, contact AchievementCenter@letu.edu
Becoming a Learning Strategies Coach
Qualifications
Preferred candidates enjoy working with students, giving presentations to large and small groups of students, and completing projects on time. Study Skills Coaches work with many first-year students to help them with issues related to their transition from high school to college. Preferred candidates will possess a desire to help these students succeed by assessing their needs and supporting their development of skills so that they may attain their academic goals. Interested individuals must be able to work approximately 10 hours per week.
Requirements
- Friendly personality
- Minimum of 3.0 GPA
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status
- Must be creative and motivated
- Tutoring experience preferred, but not necessary
If you are interested in becoming a coach, contact AchievementCenter@letu.edu
For free learning strategies resources, stop by the Achievement Center (2nd floor, Allen Family Student Center), or just click on the links below.
Time Management:
Reading:
- www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/college-success/26666.html
- www.brighthub.com/education/college/articles/111365.aspx
- www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/success/reading.html
Concentration:
- http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/success/study.html
- https://www.k-state.edu/counseling/resources/self_help/icantconcentrate.html
Test-taking Strategies:
Stress Management:
- www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_TCS.htm
- stress.about.com/
- www.studygs.net
- http://www.uhs.uga.edu/stress/
- http://www.christian-counseling-online.com/stress-management-college-students.html
- http://collegelife.about.com/od/healthwellness/ht/Stress.htm
Note Taking:
- http://www.dartmouth.edu/~acskills/docs/taking_notes.doc
- http://jerz.setonhill.edu/writing/academic/notes-tips.htm
- http://www.4faculty.org/includes/digdeeper/helpstudents/notes.jsp
Organization:
How to Write a Research Paper:
- www.socialstudieshelp.com/Research_Paper_Format.htm (how to cite sources)
- https://www.collegeboard.org/?navId=www-cb
- http://www.ehow.com/how_2053648_write-college-research-paper.html
- www.apastyle.org/
- https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html
Math:
Microsoft Word:
Tutorials
Follow the links to access video and PDF tutorials for the TI-89 calculator.
Video and PDF tutorials created by the Academic Support Center at Montana State University Billings and used by permission.
