Welcome HNU Students and Faculty

The Student Success Center provides Academic Support services to all Holy Names University students. The primary Academic Support service offered through the Student Success Center is peer tutoring which includes one-on-one and group tutoring, as well

as a variety of skill building and informational workshops.

The Student Success Center also collaborates with faculty to monitor and support the academic progress of HNU students.

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Study Day:

Study Day Spring Semester '08 is almost here. This years Study Day to be held Tuesday April 29th will include all day tutoring, snacks and coffee, and several new and exciting events. There will also be a Raffle at the end of the evening which will include prizes to your HNU Bookstore. Also students interested in recieving FYE credits should be aware that attending tutoring, meditation and other activities may help you fullfill any outstanding requirments.

When: Tuesday April 29th 2008 11am - 10pm

Where: Sky Room, Hawks Nest; Residence-Halls Computer Lab

What: Tutoring, Free snacks, food, activities, Meditation, Message Therapist (also free), and Raffle Prizes!!!

Schedule for Study Day:

· Tutoring : 11am - 10pm ( Math, Biology, English, and many other subjects )

· Meditation : 3pm - 5:30pm ( Guided Meditation-FYE Approved )

· Message Therapy : 5:00pm – 8:00pm ( Yes! Free Messages )

· ISAC 4 Jeopardy : 1:00pm - 2:30pm

· ISAC 2 Jeopardy : 6:00pm – 7:30pm

· Res-Life Activities : 12:00pm – 1:30pm; 7:30pm – 9:00pm

  ( General Crafts, Stress Management Activities, and so much more!!! )

· Raffle: 9:30pm – 10:00pm

  ( Awesome prizes donated by your faculty, such as $150 to HNU Bookstore )

Faculty Office Hours and Review Sessions for Study Day:

FYE Credits:

The following FYE requirements can be fullfilled at Study Day:

Academic: 1 hour of tutoring or paper critique equivalent

Wellness: Attending meditation session

Community Event: Attending meditation session, in addition to 1 hour of tutoring or participation in Res-Life activity

For all other questions regarding Study Day please contact the Coordinator of Academic and Student Success at 510-436-1356 or email coleman@hnu.edu.

Student Resources

Holy Names University provides the following services and programs as part the Academic Support component of the Student Success Center. The services include:

Tutorial Services	Academic Workshops	Tools for Success
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Tutorial Services

Holy Names University provides a variety of tutorial services, free of charge to HNU students, in a variety of subjects. These services include peer one-on-one, group, and drop-in tutoring. The Student Success Center also provides Academic-Course and Academic-Skills workshops.

One-on-One Tutoring: Students arrange to meet individually with a Peer Academic Liaison (tutor) to review course material, complete assignments and prepare for exams. Students must first request a tutor then schedule appointments regularly or as needed.

Group Tutoring: Students meet with a Peer Academic Liaison (tutor) as a groups to review course material, complete assignments, and prepare for exams. Group tutoring sessions can be scheduled as needed or students may attend Academic-Course workshops.

Drop-in-Tutoring: "Drop-in" tutorial services are available on a first come first serve basis. We strongly recommend that you stop in or call to reserve a time. 

    English/Math:  Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1pm-8pm.

    Calculus I, Pre-Calc, Physical Science, Math A, B, C: T, Th 1-5pm

    English:  Mondays, Thursdays 5:30-8pm and Fridays 2:30-5pm

Students are also able to "drop-by" Academic-Course workshops offered throughout the week. Click here for the list of Academic Workshops.

Requesting a Tutor: Requesting tutorial services has never been easier. To request a tutor just complete the interactive Tutor Request Form!

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Academic-Course Workshops: The Place to visit for Study Day Info

Study Day:

Study Day Spring Semester '08 is almost here. This years Study Day to be held Tuesday April 29th will include all day tutoring, snacks and coffee, and several new and exciting events. There will also be a Raffle at the end of the evening which will include prizes to your HNU Bookstore. Also students interested in recieving FYE credits should be aware that attending tutoring, meditation and other activities may help you fullfill any outstanding requirments.

When: Tuesday April 29th 2008 11am - 10pm

Where: Sky Room, Hawks Nest; Residence-Halls Computer Lab

What: Tutoring, Free snacks, food, activities, Meditation, Message Therapist (also free), and Raffle Prizes!!!

Schedule for Study Day:

· Tutoring : 11am - 10pm ( Math, Biology, English, and many other subjects )

· Meditation : 3pm - 5:30pm ( Guided Meditation-FYE Approved )

· Message Therapy : 5:00pm – 8:00pm ( Yes! Free Messages )

· ISAC 4 Jeopardy : 1:00pm - 2:30pm

· ISAC 2 Jeopardy : 6:00pm – 7:30pm

· Res-Life Activities : 12:00pm – 1:30pm; 7:30pm – 9:00pm

  ( General Crafts, Stress Management Activities, and so much more!!! )

· Raffle: 9:30pm – 10:00pm

  ( Awesome prizes donated by your faculty, such as $150 to HNU Bookstore )

Faculty Office Hours and Review Sessions for Study Day:

FYE Credits:

The following FYE requirements can be fullfilled at Study Day:

Academic: 1 hour of tutoring or paper critique equivalent

Wellness: Attending meditation session

Community Event: Attending meditation session, in addition to 1 hour of tutoring or participation in Res-Life activity

For all other questions regarding Study Day please contact the Coordinator of Academic and Student Success at 510-436-1356 or email coleman@hnu.edu.

Academic Workshops:

Academic Workshops will resume Monday January 28, 2008. For more information on the Academic workshops and Drop-in-Tutoring, Please Click here to view these and other Tutorial Resources.

* Note: this is the schedule of Academic workshops as of 01/24/08. Workshops are held in Brennan building (42, 57A, 62, 77, 109, 111, 121) as well as Heafey building (663).

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Study Strategies

Holy Names University offers a library of texts and additional Academic Support resources. These resources are available Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm in Brennan 57A.

Also the HNU Student Success Center also offers electronic resources. To view these resources and links to additional resources please click the following link.

Click to view the list of study strategies and other online resources!

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Tools To Success- Academic-Skill Workshop Series

The HNU Student Success Center Presents Wednesday Tool Box Sessions!

Wednesday Tool Box sessions are held every Wednesday in the cutting-edge Cushing Library Computer Classroom. The Tool Box sessions cover a wide range of Academic-Skill topics such as Time Management, Note Taking, and Test Taking strategies just to name a few.

Wednesday-Night Tool Box Schedule for Spring Semester 08'

*Sessions Begging January 16, 2008

For information regarding this weeks upcoming topic please click the link to this weeks HNU Student Newsletter

To view the information covered in this past week's tool box or other past Tool Box sessions please make a selection from the following list:

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Faculty Support Resources

The HNU Student Success Center collaborates with faculty to provide various forms of support in addition to tutorial services. Faculty can request exam proctoring services, notify students of any concerns related to their classroom or course work performance, and can even recommend students to be tutors for their courses.

Faculty Support Services and Forms:

Exam Proctoring Schedule:

*Note: Some Friday exam proctoring sessions available by appointment only. To schedule an appointment please contact the Cushing Library 510-436-1332.

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Join Our Staff

The Student Success Center peer tutoring program consists of current Holy Names University students who display an exemplary level of leadership and aptitude in courses. The tutors or Peer Academic Liaisons are dedicated to providing tutoring services, while supplementing instructional and classroom learning.

For more information on the Peer Academic Liaison's (Tutor's) or how to apply to become a tutor please click here.

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Additional resources

For more information about the Student Success Center or any of the Academic Support services offered please contact:

Gregory Coleman

Coordinator, Academic and Student Success

phone: 510.436.1356
email: coleman@hnu.edu