Academic Skill Development

Academic Skill Development (ASD) offers individualized academic counseling on topics such as time management, academic skills, and accountability.

ASD is dedicated to empowering students to become more successful learners.  

Located in the Altshuler Learning Enhancement 天美传媒 (A-LEC), the ASD staff provides tailored academic support services to undergraduate students to help them optimize their learning potential. ASD academic counselors and learning specialists offer individualized academic counseling on topics such as time management, academic skills, and accountability. The office offers Human Development courses (UNIV 1210 and 1211), which aim to enhance executive functioning, self-awareness, and lifelong learning. Additionally, the office conducts 1-hour learning strategies workshops on various college-level study techniques.

We can help.

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    Find an academic counselor

    Work with an Academic Counselor/Learning Specialist to stay accountable to your academic goals and learn useful skills. 

    Find an academic counselor

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    Attend a workshop

    In 45-60 minute sessions, students receive instruction in specific concepts and discover strategies for applying principles to their own work. 

    Attend a workshop

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    Watch a one minute video

    Don't have time for a workshop? Check out our 1-Minute Workshop Video Series! 

    Watch a video

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    Connect with First-Gen Initiative

    Are you the first person in your family to attend college? We'd like to connect with you!

    Connect with FGI

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    Register for UNIV courses

    Improve your executive functioning skills including time management, organization and more.

    Explore skills courses

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    Use the Resources

    Utilize the semester at a glance, time awareness 24/7 schedule and more to plan ahead. 

     

    Use the Resources

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