Learning Skills Support

At PNWU, Dr. Rica Amity  is housed within the COM-Student Affairs Department as the Director of Student Success and Learning Skills Specialist.

Dr. Amity provides:

• coaches students individually on study strategies and test taking tactics
• provides short-term, informal counseling on an as-needed basis
• oversees academic support programs (tutoring and recitations)
• offers Lunch and Learn sessions on topics related to academics and well-being
• refers students for neuropsychological evaluation when appropriate

Resources:

• Six Key Strategies for Effective Learning
  • For posters covering the six key strategies, click on the following links:
    • Spaced Practice
    • Retrieval Practice
    • Interleaving
    • Elaboration
    • Concrete Examples
    • Dual Coding
    • All Six Posters in One Document
• Mind Mapping and Concept Mapping
• Success Types for Medical Students: A Program for Improving Academic Performance
• PNWU Library
  • The PNWU library has many helpful study resources including the amazing staff.  Click on the link above for more information.
  • The AccessMedicine database includes study tools and case files. You just need to set up a free account to access those features: http://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/.
  • You can find a subject guide on exam and board prep at https://www.pnwu.edu/inside-pnwu/offices-and-departments/library/subject-guides#exam-and-board-prep-13997

Tutoring/Recitation Program Forms:

• Tutoring/Recitation Program Policy
• Application to Lead a Recitation
• Application to Offer Tutoring Services 
• Application to Seek Tutoring (OMS1 and Heritage MAMS Students)
• Application to Seek Remote Tutoring (OMS2)
• Download Recitation Sign In Sheets
• Download Weekly Tutoring Report
• Recitation or Tutoring Room Request