Academic Skill Development
Academic skill development is available for any student who would like help improving study strategies or test-taking skills. Assistance is available in several areas including, becoming active learners, note-taking, effectively using resource materials, studying for tests, reducing test anxiety, effective use of tutoring services, and studying in small groups. The Director of Student Success and Disability Services will oversee delivery of many of these services, which may be provided by the Director of Student Success, faculty, or students. Throughout the year, a variety of seminars/workshops may be offered to students.
Tutoring and Recitation
PNWU provides tutorial services for students who desire additional educational assistance, with an emphasis on first-year students. Priority for these services is given to students who have been identified as requiring such educational assistance. PNWU encourages students to establish informal study groups and/or find study partners. The Director of Student Success coordinates a formal tutoring and recitation program. With assistance and recommendations from the faculty, peer tutors and recitation leaders are identified and made available to students who want help. The tutoring program provides students with the opportunity to be assigned a near-peer or peer tutor at no cost, for a designated amount of time each week. Students may contact the Director of Student Success and Disability Services to apply for tutoring services.
Learn more on the Learning Skills Support webpage of PNWU.edu.
Academic Advisement
Each student is assigned an advisor. The advisor empowers students to take responsibility for their education and professional careers, while supporting their academic progress and broader maturation through mentorship and community. See the academic program specific student handbook for advising procedures.
Policy link: Student Academic Advising policy
Page revision date: June 16, 2023