Educational Support Services

Academic Skills Center

Visit the Academic Skills Center
Old Library 2112
Phone: (715) 836-5844
E-mail: spaethlj@uwec.edu

The Academic Skills Center (ASC) offers the following student services:

• Free diagnostic testing in English as a second language, learning styles, test anxiety, mathematics, reading, study strategies, and writing.
• Free course tutoring in introductory foreign languages and sciences.
• Free tutoring in mathematics, reading and learning strategies, writing, English as a second language .
• Free specialized tutoring in any course for American multicultural students, students with documented disabilities, and Student Support Services students.
• LearningPlus®, a computer-based program to learn content and strategies for the PPST/Praxis I.

The Collegiate Bridge Program is designed for first-year students who meet UW-Eau Claire’s admission requirements and demonstrate the potential to be successful, but who may need a more structured introduction to the university learning environment during their first year of college. The program assists students to understand the demands of college-level work, build the academic and personal skills necessary to succeed in college, and take advantage of available student support services.

The Commanding English Program (CEP) is a collaborative effort with the departments of English and Foreign Language. The CEP assists non-native speakers of English to develop academic and language skills to the level required for academic success at UW-Eau Claire.

Developmental Education Program

Old Library 2112
Phone: (715) 836-5844
E-mail: spaethlj@uwec.edu

The Developmental Education Program offers credit-bearing classes that introduce students to campus life, promote college learning strategies, and increase self-confidence. The following courses are offered:

GEN 100 Introduction to University Curriculum (1-3 credits) assists new students to make the most of their first year and lay a solid groundwork for continued success. The course is designed for special populations such as Collegiate Bridge, Commanding English, and Student Support Services.

GEN 101 Introduction to Studying the Sciences (1 credit) assists students to improve academic performance in introductory science courses. Students must also be enrolled in designated Biology or Chemistry courses as a co-requisite.

GEN 102 College Learning Strategies in the Discipline (1 credit) develops reading and learning strategies necessary for success in social science and humanities courses. Student must also be enrolled in designated courses such as SOC 101, PSYC 100, or ECON 103 as co-requisites.

GEN 103 Critical Thinking in the Discipline (1-2 credits) develops higher-level critical reading, writing, and thinking skills. Students must also be enrolled in designated courses such as ENGL 140, RELS 100, or GEOG 111.

GEN 110 Strategies for Academic Success (1 credit) assists students in their academic, personal, and social development to improve academic performance and retention. Selected sections are designed for students experiencing academic difficulty but may also be taken by students who want to improve study habits. No co-requisite course is required.

GEN 201 Student Success Seminar (1 credit) assists students returning to the university on probation after suspension who want or need to return to good academic standing. No co-requisite course is required.
• A Parent Locator Service which helps locate parents on campus in case of an emergency involving their children.
• Sigma Gamma Zeta II, a scholastic honor society for nontraditional students.

GEN 250 Academic and Career Exploration (1 credit) teaches students how to make informed choices about their education and potential career path. A variety of self-assessments are used to assist students in making these choices. No co-requisite course is required.

Enrollment requires registration in the designated co-requisite course (if necessary) and pre-assignment permission from the Academic Skills Center (Old Library 2112).

Services for Students with Disabilities

Visit Services for Students with Disabilities
Old Library 2136
Phone: (715) 836-4542
E-mail:hurleyks@uwec.edu

Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) facilitates the provision of services and academic accommodations to ensure that all materials and academic programs are accessible to students with disabilities. SSD is the campus-designated office for disability documentation and information, providing assistance to students, faculty and staff. Students wanting to request accommodations should provide disability documentation identifying their specific academic and/or accessibility needs. SSD staff can also assist students in obtaining appropriate evaluation/testing and documentation and in becoming familiar with available campus resources.

The following accommodations are available for students:

• Early registration
• Tutorial assistance
• Exam accommodations
• C-Print captioning/Sign language interpreters
• Taped coursework materials
• Note takers
• Scribes
• Lab assistance
• Interpreter services for the hearing impaired
• Readers
• Other accommodations that may arise on an individual basis

SSD offers information to help students arrange for:

• Access to technology
• Special parking and transportation on campus
• Housing and dietary needs
• DVR referral and information
• Referrals for disability testing and documentation
• Direct financial assistance for eligible freshmen and sophomores.

Student Support Services

Visit Student Support Services
Old Library 2136
Phone: (715) 836-4542
E-mail: ouderkbj@uwec.edu

Funded by a federal TRIO grant, Student Support Services (SSS) provides participants with individualized assistance to help them accomplish their educational and career goals. To qualify for this program, students must demonstrate an academic need for assistance and either meet income eligibility requirements or be from a family in which neither parent has received a four-year college degree. Participants also include students with disabilities.

The SSS program offers participants the following types of support:

• Academic assessment and diagnostic testing to identify needs.
• Peer mentoring and special courses to assist new students with the transition to higher education.
• Academic advising and assistance with degree planning.
• Career services to assist students in setting and achieving professional goals.
• Tutorial support in a wide variety of courses.
• Opportunities to attend cultural events on campus.
• Presentations on a variety of topics, from locating scholarships to preparing for exams.
• Opportunities to develop organizational and leadership skills.
• Services for students with limited English proficiency.