Center for Student Success
Maxcy Hall 106 Phone 203-479-4584
css@newhaven.edu
http://www.newhaven.edu/academics/academic-support/center-for-student-success/
Hours
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Center for Student Success provides a wide range of academic support to all University of New Haven students. Student Success Advisors connect students to campus resources and assist them in resolving issues as they arise. Success advisors work in conjunction with students’ faculty advisors to assist with the advising process. Success Advisors can provide understanding of Degree Audit, G.P.A., and transcripts; assist with registration questions; and answer general questions about academic policies at the University of New Haven. Success Advisors help to refine students’ study skills and develop new academic strategies as well as enhance their time management and organizational skills. The Center for Student Success solicits progress reports from faculty to assist students in developing individualized success plans.
Center for Learning Resources
Marvin K. Peterson Library, Lower Level (203) 932-7215
CLR@NewHaven.edu.
www.newhaven.edu/clr
The Center for Learning Resources (CLR) provides complimentary tutoring and writing skill assistance to students seeking extra help with their studies. We take a student-centered, metacognitive approach that fosters independent learning. Tutors will discuss concepts and processes with students and use examples to reinforce and practice application of the material. Because this approach takes a little longer and typically does not (outside of the Writing Lab) address the immediate assignment problems, students are encouraged to plan ahead by visiting early so that they can practice outside of the session what they covered.
While the CLR only offers content support for certain graduate programs, we can typically assist with statistics, writing, programming, and most business courses. Graduate students with long papers/theses are strongly encouraged to visit early and often in the preparation process. Please note that we are not a proofread service, so students addressing papers will be guided through the process by a professional tutor who will teach you how to identify your weaknesses and train you in overcoming them.
Our staff consists of approximately 70 tutors including experienced instructors who hold advanced degrees in their respective fields and who are committed to aiding the learning process and highly competent graduate and undergraduate student tutors who are chosen based on the recommendations of their professors and course performance. Tutoring is available six days a week, during the semester with limited staffing available during the summer and winter intersessions.
The CLR consists of the Math, Science, and Business Lab; the Writing Lab; the Computer Lab; ePortfolio support; Graduate and Undergraduate Peer Tutoring; Supplemental Instruction (SI) assistance; and our workshop series. We provide limited tutoring at the Orange Campus and at Lyme Academy. Our Reception team can assist students in connecting with the best services and tutors for their needs. While drop-in visits are welcome based upon the tutor’s availability, we strongly encourage appointments to guarantee being seen promptly. Tutoring sessions other than in the Writing Lab are in a small-group format. Students may make up to three, 30-minute appointments per week per CLR division and receive extra assistance on a walk-in basis as tutors are free. Additionally, our Computer Lab, staffed by graduate and undergraduate students, offers access to the Microsoft Suite, SPSS, graphic design and architectural software, and other programs to meet your needs.
