Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Academic Success Center offer?
The Academic Success Center offers student-centered support programs and services including peer tutoring, peer mentoring, testing, success coaching, academic skill consultations and workshops, and oversees the execution of the Learning Support program. See below for specific details about Academic Success Center programs and services.
The Academic Success Center also welcomes collaborative opportunities such as the co-creation of student support materials, coordination of group tutoring sessions, presentation of specialty workshop topics, and more! To further discuss collaborating on support options and resources for students; please reach out to our team at asc@georgiasouthern.edu.
What is the difference between an Academic Advisor and an Academic Success Coach?
Academic Success Coaches help students develop holistic plans for success that encourage self-efficacy and personal agency. This is accomplished through a co-creative process between the Academic Success Coach and student; engagement includes ongoing one-on-one meetings, small group sessions, and the development of SMART goals.
Additionally, Academic Success Coaches are the university’s designated officials for the administration of Academic Intervention services and the development of Academic Improvement Plans (AIPs).
Academic Advisors serve as the primary point of contact for students as it pertains to their majors and associated programs of study. Academic Advisors recommend courses for students, provide them with Registration Access Numbers (RANs), and help to keep them informed of university policies and specific program requirements. Visit the Office of Advising webpage for more information about Academic Advising.
What is the difference between an Academic Skills Consultation and Academic Success Coaching?
Academic Skills Consultations are one-on-one sessions in which an Academic Success Coach provides instruction and resources for developing a specific academic skill (e.g. Time Management, Study Skills).
Academic Success Coaches may provide similar information as one component of a larger comprehensive strategy for helping students succeed academically. Academic Success Coaching consists of ongoing support throughout the semester, whereas Consultations are one-time sessions about a particular topic.
Do students have to take the Accuplacer prior to adding classes to their schedule if they have an Accuplacer hold?
Yes, students must take the Accuplacer prior to registering for courses. “Must Take Accuplacer” holds should not be overridden. Students should contact Testing Services to schedule their exam.
How can a student obtain a study guide for the Legislative Exemption Exams?
Students can use this link to submit their requests; study guides will be added to students’ FOLIO accounts.
If a student has earned an associate’s degree or higher, can they take the Legislative Exemption exams?
Yes, students who have earned a degree can take the Legislative Exemption Exams to satisfy one or all the requirements.
Low Cost No Cost Resources
According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Open Educational Resources are “any type of educational materials that are in the public domain or introduced with an open license. The nature of these open materials means that anyone can legally and freely copy, use, adapt and re-share them. OERs range from textbooks to curricula, syllabi, lecture notes, assignments, tests, projects, audio, video and animation.”
Why Use Open Educational Resources (OERs)?
- OER’s have been shown to significantly reduce the financial burden on students
- OER’s allow faculty to customize their course materials to exactly fit their learning objectives and the needs of students
- OER’s allow students to contribute to the course materials by utilizing Open Pedagogy
- OER’s have been shown to reduce DFW rates and also to increase students’ number of credit hours taken
- OER’s allow faculty to increase Diversity and Inclusion in their course materials
- OER’s strengthen the pedagogical soundness of courses and have also been shown to increase student engagement
To access OER Resources, visit this site.
Last updated: 2/6/2025
