Learning Zone
How can students get a tutor for a class?
Sign up using the form on the learning zone website or by calling the learning zone at 717-361-1185.
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Academic advising has resources for students and faculty?
TRUE!
Faculty can explore various resources, including major/minor/concentration forms, the campus wellness network, the faculty handbook, and more.
How can a student receive academic accommodations?
Through filling out the request form, having the correct paperwork, and meeting with disability services.
Who is the official academic advisor for first-year students
Their FYS professor
If a student wants to get involved on campus and in the community through CWS (Community Work Study) or CBL (Community Based Learning), which office should you direct them to?
The Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE)
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Tutoring sessions can only be in person in the learning zone
FALSE
You can also have a tutoring session via Zoom! There are also drop-in tutoring sessions in the library and scattered in other areas on campus.
The Momentum Program can fall somewhat under the category of Academic Advising,
In the correct order, what is momentum's 'motto'?
Imagine, Inspire, Impact
Provide 4 examples of some accommodations that disability services can grant you
Record class lectures, Test rooms, Extended time and deadlines, subtitles, final exam rescheduling, etc.
What are the three main components of the First Year Experience?
First-year seminar
First-year advising
First-year honor society
How can you refer a student to the Campus Wellness Network
Through contacting any member of the board with the student's name and concern
2 people you might reach out to with questions about the learning zone are who?
Michelle Henry (Director of the learning zone), and Eugene Thomas (Assistant Director)
A software tool where Faculty and staff can easily view students’ progress toward academic goals, identify road blocks to success and intervene when students are struggling
Starfish
*Students receive real time feedback, encouragement and acknowledgement through flags and kudos and can easily connect to faculty, advisors, and staff through a network of information and services
How can a student identify with a disability at Etown
Students must submit documentation in line with AHEAD (Association on Higher Education and Disability) and ADAA (Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act) guidelines. This documentation must establish the presence of a disability and its impact on college functioning.
This honor society is for first-year students who have maintained a 3.5 or higher GPA and are in the top 20% of the class during their first semester of their first year.
Alpha Lambda Delta
*Once you join, you are a lifetime member
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Students can use meal swipes in the Fresh Nest in the Bowers Center
TRUE
However... limited items on the menu can be redeemed through a meal swipe
What is the main goal of the tutoring services in the learning zone?
Helping students to develop the skills to succeed independently and develop new study strategies.
*NOTE: Tutoring is not only to help a student "pass" or "do well" in a course; it goes much deeper than that!
How many 'sectors' are there in the CORE program?
*bonus if you can name all sections ;)*
8
POL (Power of Language)
Mathematics
Creative Expression
Western Cultural Heritage
Non-Western Cultural Heritage
Natural and Physical Sciences
Social Sciences
Humanities
What are some of the factors that are considered for housing accommodations
What is the Anna Carper Excellence in Library Research Award?
An award to identify those first-year students who have demonstrated exemplary integrative skills in using library resources in application to several different types of research projects.
*Students and staff can submit research projects for this award
Social events through the honors program, such as the Yuletide Festival and Senior Celebration, are run by whom?
The student run Honors Council
What online workshops does the Learning Zone offer?
Organization and Time Management
Study Skills and Test-Taking Strategies
Goal Setting and Self-Motivation
Academic and Social Balance: Connecting with Campus Resources
If a student is thinking about taking a gap year who would they contact?
Academic advising: Use the readmission form once the student comes back
Can a student's meal plan be altered if their dining accommodations are not met, since allergies and other food-related disabilities are not qualified under the ADA?
TRUE
Determined on a case-by-case basis, after consistent engagement with Dining and Disability Services.
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There is an FYS (First Year Seminar) specifically geared towards exploring students who come to etown undeclared.
TRUE
There are also specialized advisors that they can work with if they are still undecided by the spring semester!
A student may come to you with a concern that another student leader is a better fit to help with. What are the titles of the other student leaders, and provide something they are better suited to help with.
RA (Resident Assistant): Roommate issues, housing problems, living accommodations, wellness checks
PM (Peer Mentor): Troubles in FYS, specific academic advising help
Bonner: Specific to Bonner leaders, can help with placements for program
Ubuntu: Similar to Bonner, can help more with personal issues or bias incidents