Learning Assistance

 

Learning Assistance targets first year students who have been identified as academically at risk. The focus is on helping students identify barriers to their success and to assist them in obtaining the tools for academic progress.

Target Population:

• First year, first time students
• Received a D,F and/or W in the previous quarter
• Received a 2.0-3.0 term GPA in the previous quarter

Learning Assistance is a voluntary program that students may participate in for the length of time they feel necessary. Students who fall within the target population may be referred to the Learning Assistant at any time during the academic year.

The program offers an intervention and mentoring approach in which we meet with students to evaluate where they may be struggling and work with them to obtain the support they need to be successful.

The Learning Assistant will work with students to customize a plan for academic support, beginning with an intake process. Our goal is the make sure students are aware of the many academic resources that RIT has to offer and to assist them in connecting with these services as necessary.