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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Where is
SAC located, and what is your phone number? |
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We are located at 316 N. Jordan at the corner of 7th
Street and Jordan Avenue. Our phone number is 855-7313. We are open
to the public from 9-12 A.M. and 1-4 P.M.
Here are other campus phone numbers that might be useful
to you:
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Q2.
I am registered for Finite Math (M118). I've never been good at math.
Can you help me? |
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suggest you enroll in our X101
Learning Strategies for Math. The course content corrresponds to the
material in M118 and teaches you how to think and study in mathematical
ways. We also have linked courses to history and business. For descriptions
check out the Courses
link. |
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Q3.
I am an international student who is unfamiliar with American college
culture and professors' expectaions. What, if anything, does the Student
Academic Center offer to specifically meet my needs? |
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offer a course (X152: Learning Strategies for International Students) that
deals specifically with the culture and academics in American colleges.
The X152 course is taught by an American and an international student who
understand the problems international students face in a new and unfamiliar
environment. You might also be interested in one of our general study skills
courses such as X150 (Managing
Resources for Learning), X156
(College and Life Long Learning), or X157
(Key Strategies for Academic Success). |
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Q4.
I have heard you offer a number of workshops on a wide variety of topics.
Where can I find the workshop schedule? |
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a current listing of workshops, look at the Workshop
link on the SAC homepage. |
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Q5.
I would like to improve my time management, test-taking and reading skills.
Which Student Academic Center courses would help me? |
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courses mentioned in Q3 would be excellent to help you with the skills you
mentioned. Another course that might be helpful is X151
(Critical Reading and Questioning). The X151 course is designed to help
students meet the challenges of academic reading. If you are an incoming
freshman, we suggest the X152:
Right Start Seminar which is a good all-around course that acquaints
you with college culture and resources and teaches effective ways to manage
time and handle academic challenges. And don't forget to look over the workshop
schedule to find topics that meet your specific needs. |
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Q6.
I am a beginning freshman who hasn't had much exposure to college. I want
to find out more about college culture and learning resources available
to me on the IUB campus. I also want the chance to make new friends and
be part of a group. How can the Student Academic Center help? |
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X152 Right Start Seminar is perfect for your needs. You will learn about
college culture, resources and study tips in a risk-free envirnoment that
allows you to engage in interesting small-group projects with peers. See
the Courses link for
more details. |
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Q7.
Who does one contact to schedule a study skills presentation for a fraternity? |
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our Outreach Coordinator Sharon Chertkoff.
Sharon coordinates presentations, workshops and other special events on
the IUB campus and in the wider Bloomington community. |
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Q8.
I think I have a learning disability. How can I be tested? |
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the Disability Services for Students
at 855-3508. This service offers free screening for students. |
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Q9.
I've always had test anxiety and can't study effectively. Who could I
contact to receive one-on-one help? |
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Sharon Chertkoff . Sharon is a warm,
caring mentor to students in difficulty. In one-on-one sessions Sharon works
with students to better understand and meet the challenges of university
life. |
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Student Academic Center
316 North Jordan Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
Open to the public: Mon.-Fri.
9 a.m. - noon, 1 - 4 p.m.
 (812) 855-7313
 sac@indiana.edu
This file was last updated on November 10, 2003 by Hope Elkins
Copyright 2003,
Trustees of Indiana University
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