www.las.uh.edu

The University of Houston is well-known internationally for its diversity.

That diversity also includes the recognition that students learn differently and have different needs.

At the UH, we have several programs and services to guide and support you in your pursuit of academic excellence.

I will describe a few programs that can assist you:

Learning Support Services

Our motto is:“Learning to Learn”

Learning Support Services

How many of you know what your preferred learning style is?

Do you know: a visual learner, kinesthetic learner, auditory learner?

Do you want to maximize or employ effective study strategies?

To teach you how to learnTo master the contents of your courses

Learning Support ServicesFocus

Learning Support Services (LSS)Services

Tutoring - Walk-in and Assigned Learning Strategies Counseling Learning Strategies WorkshopsMultimedia Resource MaterialsHandouts on study strategiesGraduate/Professional Student SupportPracticum/Internship Opportunities

Peer Tutoring

Accounting Biology Chemistry Computer Science Decision & Info

Systems Economics Engineering

English Finance Foreign Languages Mathematics Philosophy Physics Statistics Other

LSS offers free tutoring in several different courses:

Peer Tutoring

Where are we?321 Social Work BuildingVisit www.las.uh.edu/lss, or Call 713.743.5411 or

Tutoring Hours:Mondays – Tuesdays 9 am – 8 pmWednesdays – Thursdays 9 am – 6 pmFridays 9 am – 12 noon

Peer Tutoring

What do we ask from you to make your learning experiences during tutoring to be productive:

Bring your course syllabus and any relevant materials, such as your text books, notes, etc.

Bring specific questions about the material. Tutors are not expected to do your

assignments or to teach you material you have not studied.

Learning Strategies Counseling

Individual confidential appointments Identification of your learning styleDevelopment of innovative learning

strategiesAssist in incorporating learning strategies

in your study habitsAddress test and math anxiety issuesHelp with improving time managementHelp with improving your memory and

concentration skills

Learning Strategies Workshops

A series of workshops is offered each semester Early Bird, Comprehensive, and Preparing for

Finals Workshops

Overcoming procrastination, reading, note taking, and exam preparation

Must sign up online at www.las.uh.edu/lss

Multimedia Resources

Software • varoius subjects

– Math, biology, chemistry, physics, economics, statistics, MATLab

• Test preparation materials - GRE, GMAT• Learning Plus - to practice basic reading, writing,

and math skills

Videos Captain’s LogBooks

• Learning Strategies• GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT prep books

Handouts

different learning strategies Math anxiety, test taking techniques,

overcoming procrastination, writing papers, reading scientific textbooks, and many more...

Example:• Test Taking Techniques:

– How to keep calm during tests– Tips for reducing stress– Techniques for Taking Tests

• Note Taking– Common types of abbreviations and rules– The Cornell method of note-taking– A system for effective listening and note taking– Outline method of note taking

Graduate/Professional Student Support

Learning strategies workshops and learning strategies counseling

Individual consultations on research design and data collection

Consultation for Survey Design Professional Writing – APA writing styleDevelopment of Critical Reading skills

The Learning Center is OPEN to all students at the University of Houston

We have another program that works with targeted student populations, ie The Challenger Program

Challenger Program (CP)

The Challenger Program, a TRIO program, is funded by the U.S. Department of Education

The program seeks to serve students who are: first generation college students (meaning

neither parent has a four year degree), and/or from a low income background (household

income does not exceed 150% of current poverty guidelines)

Challenger Program (CP)

The Challenger Program currently disburses over $50,000 in the form of scholarships

Over 40% of all Challenger participants earn a 3.0 grade point average or above

Challenger Program (CP)Services

Tutoring: Tutors are available to assist students in a

wide variety of academic subjects

Counseling: Academic and personal counseling are

available to meet specific needs on an individual or groups basis

Academic Instruction: A three hour college credit course in Reading,

Writing, and Study Skills is available for program participants

Challenger Program (CP)Services

Financial Aid Advisement: The Challenger Program staff will try to help

meet the students financial needsSocial support and cultural

enrichment: The program hosts campus social gatherings

and opportunities to attend cultural events to provide social supports

Challenger Program (CP) Criteria for eligibility/participation

If you come from a TRIO program from your previous institution be it Upward Bound, Talent Search, Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), McNair or Student Support Services, you are eligible for the Challenger Program

And if you are: A first generation college student, and/or from a low income background

Challenger Program (CP)Update

The U.S. Department of Education announced that TRIO directors in Texas will soon be receiving additional funds to support displaced students who have now relocated to Texas either temporarily or permanently.

Challenger Program (CP)

If you think you qualify for the Challenger Program, please apply as soon as possible.

We’ll have a table right outside this room. OR, come by our offices at 319 Student Service Center. Our phone number is 713/743-5420OR, visit our website at www.las.uh.edu/cp

Soar to new heights with the Challenger Program!!!

Additional Academic Support Programs Learning Support Services

(LSS) 321 Social Work Buildingwww.las.uh.edu/LSS/713-743-5411

Challenger Program319 Student Service Center 1www.las.uh.edu/cp713-743-5420

Urban Experience Program (UEP) 250G Oberholtzer Hallwww.las.uh.edu/uep713-743-6032

Center for Academic Support and Assessment (CASA)222 Garrisonwww.casa.uh.edu 713-743-6296

Writing Center211-217 Agnes Arnold Hallwww.uh.edu/writecen/713-743-3016

Scholar Enrichment ProgramsAllied Geophysical Lab Building Ste 67http://www.uh.edu/~lwigley/Undergraduate/sep.html

713-743-2612 PROMES

E301 Engineering Building 2www.egr.uh.edu/promes/713-743-4222

SABE323 Agnes Arnold Hallwww.class.uh.edu/cmas/index.html

713-743-3136