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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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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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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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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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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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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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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September 05, 2019
The Academic Resource Center will host Academic Integrity Week Sept. 9-13, throughout Webster University. During this week, students and faculty can attend a variety of workshops to help hone their skills.
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September 04, 2019
With the new academic year upon us, faculty will have received copies of students’ letters of accommodations for Fall I and fall semester courses. To assist in making these accommodations, the ARC has a variety of resources, from charts to podcasts. In addition, there will be various training sessions throughout the year for faculty and staff related to supporting the needs of students with disabilities. The first of these trainings will take place on Oct. 30.
tags: academics, employee news, faculty, global, online learning, webster life, webster today, academic resource center, ada, accomodations
September 03, 2019
The Fall and Fall 1, 2019, Early Term Progress Survey launches Friday, Sept. 6, and is open for 10 days, closing Monday, Sept. 16, at 11 p.m. Central Time. This survey is distributed to all graduate and undergraduate Fall 1 term and Fall semester courses on-ground and online throughout the United States.
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August 20, 2019
The 2019 cohort of the Transitions and Academic Prep (TAP) program experienced an even more focused academic curriculum than previous cohorts, with 26 students enrolled in two credits of WRIT 1000 Basic Writing Workshop and one credit of EDUC 1500 Webster 101, marking three credits for successful completion of the program. This year’s program ran July 18-27.
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August 09, 2019
Nellie Hopmann, Webster University’s Academic ADA coordinator, will be hosting a webinar for all extended site employees who work with students to set up and implement ADA accommodations on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 12:30 p.m. CST. The webinar will provide information on the steps that should be taken in setting up accommodations, and how extended site staff can support students throughout the accommodations process.
tags: extended campus, webster life, webster today, academic resource center, accessibility, students, employees
August 06, 2019
A new Fall semester approaches, and the Academic Resource Center (ARC) is looking forward to working with you and your students! Please reach out to us with any questions you have and/or assistance you need personally or for your students. Here are hours, 10 facts, resources and contacts that will help you get the most out of the ARC.
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August 05, 2019
All part-time and full-time new and returning faculty are invited to three hands-on sessions on Tuesday, Aug. 20, about using technology to support and engage students. Come learn how the Student Success Portal, Microsoft Office 365, and WorldClassRoom (Canvas) can help you support student success, engage your students in and out of the classroom, and collaborate and communicate with colleagues and students. All sessions will be held on Aug. 20 in the Library eClassroom (Emerson Library 110).
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August 02, 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.
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