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Academic Resource Center Sees Increased Use of Key Services

January 07, 2020

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) offers a variety of services that are an excellent resource for students and faculty alike. Between the Fall 2018 and 2019 semesters, data has shown an increase in the usage of a variety of services. To ensure faculty members continue to get the most out of the center, there are resources available to help deepen their knowledge and even bring ARC staff to the classroom and share with students.

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Academic Resource Center Reopens for Spring

January 06, 2020

The Academic Resource Center reopened on Jan. 2. However, the Testing Center, the Tutoring Center and the Writing Center will resume specific hours on different days in January.

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New Interim Academic ADA Coordinator Starts Dec. 16

December 11, 2019

Tasha Scola, currently an adjunct faculty member at Webster University, will join the Academic Resource Center (ARC) Monday, Dec. 16, as the new interim Academic ADA coordinator.

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Ellard, Palmore Trains Leiden Community on Student Success Portal

December 05, 2019

Erica Ellard, director of the Academic Resource Center, and Erik Palmore, director of the Faculty Development Center, spent a week in November at the Leiden campus holding training sessions for faculty, staff, and students on the Student Success Portal, powered by Starfish, and other University resources to support student success.

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Submissions Now Open for Freshman Writing Award Competition

December 04, 2019

Submissions are being accepted for the annual Freshman Writing Award competition. This competition is designed to encourage and recognize excellence in student writing and to help foster a culture of writing at Webster University. Submissions must be written during the Fall 2019 semester, be 500 words minimum and written in English. The deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020.

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ARC Winter Break, End of Semester Hours

December 03, 2019

As we near the end of the Fall 2019 semester, the Academic Resource Center (ARC) encourages Webster employees and students to make use of the free academic resources available to them through the Academic Resource Center both on-ground and online. On-ground resources are available during Winter Break, except between Monday, Dec. 23, and Wednesday, Jan. 1. Click through for specific Testing Center, Tutoring Program, and Writing Center schedule details for the weeks before and after these dates.

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Best Practices for Students Regarding Final Exam Preparations

November 05, 2019

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) understands how stressful preparing for finals can be—for faculty members as well as students. Final exams often test the knowledge students have acquired throughout the entire semester, and depending on how their finals are weighted, their final exam grades could mean the difference between an A and a C on their transcripts. The ARC recommends the following tips as students prepare for final exams.

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Connect to Academic Counseling on Nov. 12

October 24, 2019

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) will host an information table in the Academic Resource Center from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Academic Counselors will be available to provide students with effective student success tips and guidance on popular academic counseling topics.

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ARC Hours for Fall Break 2019

October 15, 2019

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) will be open during Fall Break 2019. The ARC will remain open from Oct. 21-25, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to use the ARC during the week to work, study, and access assistance. Each center will have its own set hours for the week.

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Student Success Portal Fall Midterm Progress Survey launches Oct. 18

October 14, 2019

The Fall 2019 Midterm Progress Survey launches Friday, Oct. 18, and is open for 10 days, closing Monday, Oct. 28, at 11 p.m. CST. This survey will be distributed to all Fall semester-long, graduate and undergraduate, U.S. domestic courses, on-ground and online. Faculty members are expected to complete their survey(s) during the 10-day window.

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Academic Resource Center Offers Testing Center Aid for Students

September 30, 2019

The Testing Center at the Webster Groves campus serves students who need tests rescheduled with an instructor’s approval as well as accommodated tests, MBA waiver exams, foreign language placement exams, the MoGEA (Missouri General Education Assessment), and credit by exam assessments. Webster University Testing Center staff is committed to protecting academic integrity and has strict guidelines in regards to what constitutes academic dishonesty.

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Writing Center Resources for Students

September 23, 2019

The Writing Center and Online Writing Center (OWC) provides students, faculty, and alumni with many types of writing support. The Writing Center encourages undergraduate students to use the face-to-face Writing Center. Students get support and feedback on every step of the writing process, from brainstorming to how to use a citation properly, they also offer writing assistance through the OWC to graduate students, online students, or students at extended or international campuses. The Writing Center also has friendly coaches to give constructive, holistic feedback on all assignments.

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Academic Resource Center Offers Tutoring Aid for Students

September 17, 2019

With the Fall semester underway, students may need additional subject-matter assistance. The Academic Resource Center (ARC) will offer a Tutoring Program that provides tutoring assistance to current Webster University students either through peer tutoring or through access to professional, online tutoring by NetTutor. Both resources are offered free of charge and can help students achieve greater confidence, independence, and success as learners.

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Save The Date: Faculty Networking Event and Resource Fair, Sept. 20

September 12, 2019

All faculty are invited to attend the Faculty Networking Event and Resource Fair on Friday, Sept. 20 for an afternoon of learning and socializing. The event will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. in the East Academic Building, Edward Jones Commons. Join your colleagues for a quick beer or glass of wine, or stay for the entire event.

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Connect Your Students to Academic Counseling

September 09, 2019

This week is an ideal time to revisit academic counseling and how it can help students. Academic Counseling is a service provided by the Academic Resource Center to all Webster University students across the worldwide Webster University community. It involves individual one-on-one sessions for students who would like to develop better organizational and learning strategies. The sessions can include one-time events or ongoing academic counseling and mentoring services.

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