Academic Support Services
Whether it’s making the adjustment to college academics, getting through a challenging course, figuring out how to maximize study time, or finding a different approach to test taking, we’re here to help.
Welcome! In the Academic Support and Disability Services Office, located in the Center for Student Opportunity, we love helping students like you. We offer a variety of services designed to help you succeed academically.
Workshops
Workshops on a variety of topics are offered regularly throughout the term. Some of the general topics include time management, note taking, study skills, test taking, organization, learning strategies and stress management.
Individual Appointments
Students desiring one-on-one assistance can make individual appointments with an academic support specialist to discuss difficulties, identify needs, find resources, and develop a plan for improvement. Appointments will be offered by phone, virtually through Microsoft Teams, or in-person in the CSO Conference Room.
To schedule an academic support appointment, contact us:
Dr. Phil Andre, assistant director of academic support and disability services, specializes in helping student athletes, students pursuing the health sciences, and first-year students. He can be reached (989) 463-7430 or andre@alma.edu.
Tutoring
Peer tutoring is available free of charge for Alma College students. Please visit our tutoring website to learn more about requesting a tutor or applying to be a tutor. Tutoring will be offered online or in person, whichever is decided by the tutor and student pair.
Supplementation Instruction
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a resource in which a peer SI Leader attends class and hosts 1-2 study sessions each week. This is different from the tutoring program as it is meant to foster collaborative learning among the participants in a group setting. SI can also happen in conjunction with tutoring. All SI sessions have been moved online via Microsoft Teams. The following classes have SI sessions and should look for an email with information on how to access the SI sessions online: BIO 121, BUS 221, CHM 115, CHM 224, IPH 227, IPH 344, and PSY 220.
Strategic Learning Class
The goal of this class is to increase understanding of the learning process and help students develop skills that can enhance performance. This is a 1 credit class that spans over seven weeks of the semester.
The four sections of this course include Basics (adjusting to college, time management, organization), Strategic Learning (learning styles, note taking, study skills, exam skills), Personal Awareness (managing stress, staying healthy, balancing workload), and Moving Forward (academic plan, goal setting, career exploration).
Long-Term Loaner Laptops
Do you need access to a laptop for your courses and can’t get one right away?
The CSO has a limited number of long-term loaner laptops that can be used up to one semester. Students who are unable to immediately repair or purchase of laptop on their own can apply for one online. Click here to complete the application process.
The ITS Help Desk also has short-term loaner laptops available for a two-week check-out period. If you need a short-term solution, please request one by clicking here.
