From left: Samantha Saad and Stephanie Benmergui study in the Student Success Center at USFSP, Aug. 22, 2018. Seth Payan | The Crow’s Nest
By Seth Payan
When masses of assignments drown you in stress, resources to help you succeed are a must-have.
Luckily, USF St. Petersburg has the Student Success Center, which is dedicated to providing many resources and benefits to the students.
Tutoring is one of the most popular services of the SSC. There are 26 student tutors who offer help with numerous subjects from science and math to business and English, so finding the right tutor is easy.
This fall, the SCC began Supplemental Instruction, which are interactive sessions led by student tutors for five traditionally challenging courses, according to Cynthia Edwards, assistant director of the student success center.
“Sessions are designed for students of all abilities and learning styles. Research has shown that students who participate in Supplemental Instruction earn higher course grades than those who do not take advantage of this opportunity,” Edwards said.
The courses that follow the SI format are Statistics, College Algebra, Business Statistics, Pre-Calculus and General Chemistry I.
The SI tutors conduct two one-hour sessions each week after they attend the class’s sessions, to take notes and read the course material.
“We understand that not all students in these particular courses will be able to take advantage of the sessions due to scheduling conflicts, and the SSC will continue to support them through tutoring,” Edwards said.
In addition to tutoring, the SSC also provides textbooks for students to use during their visit, free printing with a student ID and links to useful education-based organizations on its website that provide course overviews and additional practice.
For more features and services go to www.usfsp.edu/success/.
