Program Overview
Typical Services
Plebe ServicesAdvisingProvide guidance about preregistration, registration, academic performance and major selectionEarly InterventionProvide learning skills instruction, individual advising and mentoringAcademic Success Track CourseCombined curriculum of Chemistry & Study Skills
Learning Skills
Individual and small group formatTime ManagementGoal SettingReading ImprovementNote-takingTest-takingStress ManagementMemory EnhancementProblem Solving
Extra Help Classes
Extra-help classes in STEM CoursesProviding academic support for courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics and engineering.One hour meeting per weekOpen to selected students & others on a space available basis
Midshipmen Group Study Program (MGSP)Led by upperclass midshipmenHeld during study hoursOpen to all midshipmenMGSP Leaders trained by the Academic CenterLeaders work closely with faculty
Midshipmen Group Study Program (MGSP)Peer Tutoring support available for:ChemistryMathematicsMechanical EngineeringPhysicsPolitical ScienceLanguage StudiesSeamanship and NavigationAerospace EngineeringSystems Engineering.
Professional Tutoring
Services ProvidedIndividual & small group tutoring by appointmentOffered evenings & weekendsTutors available for:Mathematics SpanishChemistry ArabicPhysicsEngineeringTutors have at least a Masters Degree
Use of CAE Services May 2011- May 2012
Designated ServiceStudentsVisitsContact HoursAcademic Advising213803433.4
Extra Help Class 3997351 5390.9
Extra Instruction150338358.4
Learning Skills164691588.3
Midshipmen Group Study Program158074636407
Tutoring 90652145171.2
All Services2100 Unique21,93418386.3
AY 2013 GoalsEstablish new facilities in Levy CenterIncrease awareness of servicesMidshipmenFacultyIncrease availability, tracking usageEvening Extra Help classes (2000-2200 MWF)Acquiring Starfish logging and data trackingIncrease focus on STEMAdded STEM faculty and more STEM Extra Help
Websitehttp://www.usna.edu/AcCenter
***In AY07 than 40 leaders assisted 1000 individual midshipmen for a total of over 3500 contact hours.In AY08 we now have approximately 60 leaders.**In AY07 ten tutors provided assistance to at least 243 students for a total of approximately 1431 contact hours.Hoping to add Chinese tutor soon.*
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