Undergraduate Student Services
Academic and Student Services
The Office of Academic and Student Services provides advice and guidance on school and university policies, advocates for student concerns, and offers a range of services to assist you as you work towards your academic and career goals.
The mission of Academic and Student Services is to help you succeed by providing information, fostering personal development and responsibility, and offering supportive services. You have an open invitation to stop by with questions or concerns regarding academic programs, advising, career issues, and certification. If we do not have the answer here, we are dedicated to helping you find what you need.
For information regarding certification or credential files, please contact (315) 443-4759. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the academic year and from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the summer.
Academic Support
Any college student can experience academic challenges at some point in his or her program. This may happen with a particular course or within a certain semester. It is in your best interest to keep an eye on your progress in classes and look out for signs of difficulty. This will ensure that you can identify and utilize all the supportive services in the School of Education and on campus.
If at any point in your academic experience at SU you are not achieving the success you expect, you are advised to:
Contact your faculty advisor
Explain your difficulties, and be specific. You and your advisor can work on some strategies and problem solving techniques. Your advisor can also help you connect with appropriate campus resources.
Contact your course instructors and/or teaching assistants
Speak with your course instructor or teaching assistant to:
- Figure out what your course grade is currently
- Identify areas of misunderstanding and trouble with content
- Clarify assignments, expectations, and grading policies
- Identify tutoring, study groups, and other academic support
- Discuss study strategies for tests and other assignments
Contact Academic and Student Services for advice and support
Make an appointment or stop in to see:
Assistant Director of Academic Advising or
the Academic Advisor
Office of Academic Services
270 Huntington Hall
Ph:(315)443-2526
Seek out support from campus learning support offices
The Division of Support and Retention is a large office offering help for a range of learning and academic difficulties. No matter how big or small your challenge, this is an excellent place to get help. The Division can help with:
- Tutoring services
- Supplemental Instruction study groups
- Learning disabilities
- Study skills and test taking strategies
For more information on the Division's services, call or stop by:
Division of Support and Retention
111 Waverly Avenue
Suite 230
(315) 443-4181
College Learning Strategies is a School of Education-based course designed to help you assess and improve your academic skills as well as time management and organization. It is useful for all students and is highly recommended if you are having academic trouble. This may be taken as a three-credit course in a class format or you may sign up for individualized one-on-one instruction. For more information, contact:
Dr. Marlene Blumin
200 Huntington Hall
(315)443-5185
School of Education Listserv
There is a listserve for all undergraduates in the School of Education. The listserv sends e-mail messages to all students regarding news, reminders, and updates from the SOE. In mid-September, you will be automatically subscribed to the listserv. If you are not receiving messages by October, contact Academic and Student Services at (315)443-2526.
Student Guidebook
The School of Education provides a handbook for its undergraduate students to assist them in identifying key resources and understanding academic policies in the School.
You can obtain a hard copy of the student handbook at:
Office of Academic and Student Services
270 Huntington Hall
Ph:(315)443-2526
Student Resources
From the time you first register to the completion of your degrees, you are encouraged to use the Office of Academic and Student Services (270 Huntington Hall) to make sure you understand academic requirements, negotiate academic policies and processes, and maximize your experiences as members of the School of Education community.
The Assistant Director of Academic Advising oversees academic advising and provides additional support in student decision-making and problem solving. The Assistant Director of Academic Advising works with the Academic Advisor to help students with the administrative side of academic life. The Academic Advisor maintains all student records and provides insight in academic rules and regulations.
Advising
In support of your own insights and planning, there is a web of support in the School of Education to help advise you throughout the course of your studies. The usefulness of others' support and advice will be key to your success-but you can personally do a lot to maximize these relationships.
Faculty Advisors
Every student is assigned a faculty advisor. The advisor is an instructor or professor in the School of Education and is often a professor in your program or department. Advisors are available to assist you with academic decision-making and planning, provide support, and help you connect with campus resources when needed.
Peer Advisors
Every student in the School of Education is also assigned a peer advisor. Peer Advisors are available to assist you with personal questions, provide support, and answer questions about courses and course selection. They are also an excellent source of information about campus resources and ways to become more involved at SU. The Coordinator of the Peer Advising program can be reached at (315) 443-4269.
Informal Advising
You are also encouraged to utilize the knowledge and experience of your course instructors, School of Education staff, and academic department staff to gain insight and information that will help you make decisions. Be aware that only your assigned faculty advisor can sign your paperwork. Your faculty advisor should be aware of all decisions and changes you make in your plans.
If you have additional questions about academic advising or need additional advice or support, contact our Academic and Student Services Office in 270 Huntington Hall, (315) 443-2526.
Academic Support
Almost all college students will experience academic challenges at some point in their program. This may happen with a particular course or within a certain semester. It is in your best interest to keep an eye on your progress in classes and look out for signs of trouble. This will ensure that you can identify and utilize all the supportive services in the School of Education and on-campus.
If you not being as academically successful as you would like to be there are a number of important options to consider:
- Contact your faculty advisor
- Contact your course instructors and/or teaching assistants
- Contact Academic and Student Services for advice and support
- Contact Your Peer Advisor
- Seek out support from campus learning support offices, including the:
Student Success Initiative (SSUI)
111 Waverly Avenue, Suite 230
(315) 443-4181Tutoring and Study Center
111 Waverly Avenue, Suite 220
(315) 443-2005College Learning Strategies
Dr. Marlene Blumin
200 Huntington Hall
443-5185
Education Living and Learning Community