Faculty and Instructor Resources
Teaching Resources
Information for Your Syllabus
Want to include information about Academic Initiatives programs in your syllabus? Use our syllabus blurbs and share vital information with your students on how to access Peer Academic Coaching, Supplemental Instruction, Tutoring, and the Writing Studio.
Student Success & Writing Workshops
Student Success workshops are a great way to introduce your students to the resources they need to succeed in their courses and beyond. Workshops are available for motivation, note-taking, test prep, time management, and specific writing areas, such as skimming, using sources, and more.
Writing Studio Consultations for Faculty
Need tips on writing a clear writing assignment prompt? Looking to learn more about the Writing Studio or interested in a Writing Studio collaboration? Need a second set of eyes on your own academic article or book chapter? Book a consultation to meet with our Writing Studio staff!
Writing Studio Guides
Teaching a writing concept or genre? There’s a guide for that! Check out our writing guides, designed to walk students through grammar concepts, citation styles, writing tips, and specific genres of writing.
Writing Studio Information for Faculty
Access the Faculty Information
Want to ensure that your department’s instructors have access to writing support for their classroom and students? Include this blurb of Writing Studio information in your department’s instructor handbook!
Writing Studio Terms and Feedback Tips
Ever feel like students just aren’t understanding your writing prompts or feedback? Consult our Writing Terms and Feedback Tips sheet in class and while you grade to keep everyone on the same page.
Academic Outreach Programs
Academic Support & Outreach Programs offers success interventions, majors exploration coaching, and academic outreach programs. Faculty and staff can refer students to our team for outreach using UASuccess flags. The team collaborates across campus with the Colleges and Schools and will reach out to students personally and help develop strategies to achieve their goals in courses and beyond.
Academic Support for Your Students
Our Academic Initiatives Team provides four programs to support your students in your classes - Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, Peer Academic Coaching, and the Writing Studio.
Peer Academic Coaching
Peer Coaches help students develop their skills and strategies for learning efficiently and effectively. Referring your students to a peer coach can help them learn the best ways to succeed in your class.
Coaches can present an Academic Success Workshop in your class and work with students one-on-one through in-person and online appointments.
Have questions? Our Coach Admin team is excited to assist you!
Tutoring
Tutoring is available for a multitude of U of A courses! One of the best ways to help students connect with a tutor is when a faculty member recommends tutoring.
Students can schedule in-person or online appointments for all supported courses, as well as opt for group appointments or attend Study Halls targetting specific courses.
Our course list is updated each semester to showcase all courses we support, so you can provide students with the most up-to-date information.
Have questions? Our Tutor Admin team is excited to assist you!
Writing Studio
The Writing Studio is excited to provide workshops, consultations, and resources for you and your class!
Writing Studio Consultants can help your students develop their writing skills and provide valuable feedback at any stage in the writing process.
Have questions? Our Writing Studio Admin Team is excited to help students and faculty with any inquiries. Connect with the Writing Studio for more information.