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2011-2012 Academic Services Annual Report
The Center for Academic Services & Advising
Faculty Recommendations
Todd Ruskell, Physics
The best advice I can give to new Mines' students is:
1) Have an outlet. You need something to do besides math and science. Maybe it's video games, or varsity, club or intramural sports, or band, or choir, or some other club or . . .
2) Park your pride, and your embarassment. It's ok to be proud of the fact you've been admitted and are coming to CSM. But don't think you can get through CSM by yourself. You need study groups. Don't be too proud, or too ashamed, to visit faculty and TA office hours. We're here to help. If you already knew it all, you wouldn't be here. One-on-one interactions are much different than classroom questions and answers. If you come to office hours, or make another appointment to see us, we'll help you out. But you need to come in first.
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Individual Academic Coaching
Overview
Many students lack the fundamental skills necessary to succeed at college. More often than not, this is at no fault of the student. K-12 education varies dramatically in the preparedness provided to students. Accordingly, many students arrive at Mines needing some additional assistance.
To some degree, nearly all students at CSM - even those with high cumulative
GPAs - work to develop their own collegiate academic skills.
Working with Our Office:
The Academic Services staff (Colin & Academic Advising Coordinators) work to individually support students by addressing their individual need(s). Often this coaching work includes test-preparation techniques, test-taking skills, study guide development, key concept identification, test-anxiety, memorization techniques, note-taking rules, and much more.
Many students work with Colin/Coordinators throughout the academic semester/year. In this capacity, the staff work to hold students accountable to their courseload. Other students may choose to work with Colin/Coordinators on a particular concept or skillset. These meetings are more sporadic and limited in nature.
Is Coaching Right For You?
Our staff is more than happy to meet with anyone. The first meeting with Colin/Coordinators is an initial in-take. At that time, our staff and the student identify addressing issues or concerns. Further, they mutually agree upon a forward direction.
If you feel this service would be beneficial, please email Colin - we look forward to meeting with you!
Who's Colin, Anyway?
Colin (Coordinator of Student Academic Services) came to Mines in January of 2010. Colin earned his Master's at New York University's Steinhardt School of Education. Colin is a PhD Candidate in Michigan State University's Educational Psychology & Educational Technology Program. Colin resides in Denver with his wife, Meagan, and dog, Jack Bauer.
