ASC Services

TUTORING SERVICES

The Academic Success Center provides both professional and peer tutoring services for students from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Fridays during the academic school year.  All tutoring services are free to the University of Dubuque students.  Students can drop in to the center to receive assistance, but if requesting assistance in a specific subject area (i.e., anatomy and physiology or aviation) then it is best to call the center at 3262 to arrange for a tutoring session.  To arrange for a tutor, please contact Jennifer Erickson at campus extension 3570 or email her at Jgericks@dbq.edu .  Please be sure to identify the subject area in which you need help, as well as the dates and times that you are available to meet with the tutor.

DISABILITY SERVICES

The University of Dubuque provides accommodations to students with documented disabilities when requested by the student.  The accommodations provided to students are specific to each individual and are based on the recommendations provided within the disability documentation.  Students requesting accommodations are required to provide a copy of their current disability documentation to Jennifer Erickson.  For more information, contact the Director of the Academic Success Center, Jennifer Erickson, at (563) 589-3570 or JGericks@dbq.edu.

DISABILITY RESOURCES

The ASC provides a number of disability accommodations for students with both physical and learning disabilities.  The University is able to scan text books for individuals who have visual or learning disabilities so that the text book can be read aloud to the student using Text Aloud.  The University also provides audio book players for students when it is possible to obtain text books through publishers or Readings for the Blind and Dyslexic.  Students who need large print or print enhancement can use ZoomText or through the OVAC ZACC closed circuit television, while students with learning disabilities or literacy difficulties can utilize reading pens that highlight individual words using a small scanner to make both electronic and paper-based text accessible.  Students can utilize equipment such as Readingpens,Video Eye, Daisy Readers and CCTV to overcome the barriers to learning.  The ASC also provides disability accommodations such as extended time for testing, quiet location for testing, tests read aloud or a scribe for testing. 

The Writing Center, located within the Academic Success Center, has writing tutors who can help students explore ideas for paper topics, improve writing skills, review grammar, and gain confidence in their proofreading ability.  Students meet with a tutor one-on-one to discuss writing and assignments.  Students can drop in to receive assistance from peer tutors, or make an appointment with a professional tutor.  All services are free of charge for UD students.  Writing Center tutors are available during regular Academic Success Center hours.  For more information, contact the Writing Center Director, Jessica Schreyer, at (563) 589-3472 or JSchreye@dbq.edu.

LEARNING LABS

The goal of the University of Dubuque's Learning Lab's is to enhance the academic career of the participating students by assisting them in becoming independent and accomplished learners.  This goal is achieved by reinforcing classroom teaching, provision of tutoring services, participation in small study skill groups, and through academic remediation.   For more information regarding the Learning Labs, contact Steve Goerdt at (563) 589-3218 or sgoerdt@dbq.edu.

ACADEMIC PROBATION SERVICES

The goal of placing a student on academic probation is to allow the student an opportunity to remedy academic problems.  Students on academic probation need to practice strategies of academic excellence throughout the semester in order to reach a grade point average of 2.0, which is required for graduation at the University of Dubuque. 

Once placed on academic probation, students are notified by the Registrar's Office of their probation status, and they are then directed to come to the Academic Success Center for tutoring.  Tutors will work with the students on such issues as time management, prioritization of tasks, and effective study strategies while also providing academic assistance in specific subject areas.  For more information please contact Jennifer Erickson at (563) 589-3570, or jgericks@dbq.edu.

TESTING CENTER

The Academic Success Center serves as an alternative testing center for faculty and students of the University.  A.S.C. staff members are available to proctor examinations for University of Dubuque students, as well as providing testing accommodations, upon request.  Students requesting disability accommodations must provide a copy of the Verification of Individualized Student Accommodations to the testing proctor.  Faculty looking for a copy of the ASC Examination Proctoring form can find one at the link provided here:  Exam Proctoring Form.  The A.S.C. also offers College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) testing to the community.  Individuals from the tri-state area are welcome to come to the ASC to take CLEP tests for credits that may transfer to colleges throughout the nation.   For more information regarding CLEP testing, contact Sharon Baglyos at (563) 589-3641 or sbaglyos@dbq.edu.

The A.S.C. can proctor college level examinations for members of the community.  Tests can be proctored between the hours of 9:00 and 5:00 Monday through Friday.  The fee for this service is $15.00 per exam.  Please contact Jennifer Erickson at (563) 589-3570 or jgericks@dbq.edu for more information or to schedule your exam.