Academic Success Center (ASC)
The Academic Success Center encompasses several academic assistance programs. The services available at the ASC include the following: resources for students with disabilities; course-specific Tutoring Services and Supplemental Instruction; general assistance through the Learning Lab, providing individual consultations for those with needs related to study skills/time management; and a one-credit study skills class (Psychology 131). All programs are focused on helping students learn how to learn and achieve their academic goals. For more information visit the web site at www.dso.iastate.edu/dept/asc/.

Disability Resources (DR) coordinates support services that students may need in order to reach their fullest academic potential. The DR staff members provide accommodations and serve as a resource within the university community concerning students who have physical or learning disabilities. DR provides assistance, information, support, counseling, education, referral, and awareness to students, faculty, staff, the Ames community, and the state of Iowa. Call 515-294-6624, TTY 515-294-6635, for further information.

The mission of Tutoring Services is to enhance academic growth and success. Tutoring is the process by which students can get more individualized instruction for undergraduate courses offered at ISU. Tutoring recruits and screens tutors, works out convenient times to meet, collects fees, and pays tutors. For information call 515-294-6624.

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a free academic assistance program for difficult selected 100 and 200 level courses. Peer SI leaders who have demonstrated competence in the course, attend classes and conduct biweekly sessions to help students learn and study the course material. A complete schedule can be viewed on the Web.

The Learning Lab is a “learning how to learn” center. A service to students, the Learning Lab helps them with tips on how to succeed in the classroom. The Learning Lab is staffed with psychology graduate assistants who work with students to pinpoint areas in their study strategies that might need improvement.

A one-credit study skills course, Psychology 131, that addresses academic success strategies as well as a variety of reading and study strategies and tactics from time management to test taking is offered each semester. Class size is limited to allow for group interaction as well as individual attention.