Academic Skills
Reading Engagement and Academic Development (R.E.A.D) Center
The Reading Engagement and Academic Development Center assists all students in developing the reading and study strategies that are essential for academic and career success. We teach academic skills courses, provide individual learning strategy coaching, and conduct workshops, all of which address concerns such as test preparation and test taking, academic reading, note taking, learning and memory, and time management. Additionally, we provide test preparation support for students taking high-stakes entrance exams, such as FORT and Praxis for Education majors, TEAS for Nursing majors, and graduate school entrance exams such as GRE.
Contact: Reading Engagement & Academic Development Center, Nursing/Education building, Room 201
Phone: (920) 424-1031
Email: readingstudy@uwosh.edu
Web: www.uwosh.edu/readingstudycenter
Courses
| Academic Skills 100 | 2 (crs.) |
| Developmental Reading Skills | |
| Developmental Reading Skills is a basic reading course designed to strengthen the reading skills needed for college level work. Diagnostic evaluation will be followed by group and individual instruction stressing comprehension and vocabulary skills. Students should consult their advisor about the appropriateness of this course for their program. This course does not count toward the 120 units (crs.) necessary for graduation. (3+0) | |
| Academic Skills 115 | 2 (crs.) |
| Academic Recovery | |
| Designed for students on academic probation, this course assists students with developing the behaviors and skills necessary for restoring scholastic standing and achieving academic self-confidence. Students will learn and apply appropriate study and time management strategies, identify personal barriers to academic success and develop strategies to overcome them, initiate a personal development plan, and engage with university services, as needed. | |
| Academic Skills 125 | 1 (crs.) |
| Learning Strategies for College Success | |
| This course is for students who want to develop greater proficiency in the college-level study and thinking strategies that are essential for academic achievement. With an emphasis on becoming a self-regulated learner, the course is suitable for both beginning and experienced college students. Topics include foundations of learning and motivation, motivational strategies, behavioral strategies, and learning and study strategies. Students will learn how to select appropriate strategies, as well as how to apply them to their academic coursework. | |
| Academic Skills 135 | 2 (crs.) |
| Applied Study Skills | |
| This course examines the college-level reading, thinking, and study strategies that are essential for academic achievement. Emphasis will be on application, as all students must be co-enrolled in a designated section of a lecture-based course. Topics include time management, principles of learning and memory, goal-setting and behaviors of successful students, lecture notes, textbook reading, test preparation, and test taking. Recommended for first-and second-year students who desire an intensive study skills experience and an opportunity to participate in learning cohort. | |
| Academic Skills 169 | 1 (crs.) |
| College Reading Strategies | |
| This course is for students who have mastered basic reading skills and desire growth in the higher level reading demanded for the mastery of college textbooks. Focus will be on comprehending nonfiction, strengthening study reading techniques, improving vocabulary and increasing reading rate in difficult material. Students will meet in class twice weekly and independently work on reading projects. Special fees may apply. (2+0) | |
| Academic Skills 175 | 1 – 2 (crs.) |
| Special Topics in College Study Strategies | |
| This course examines special topics in college study strategies that are not covered in other Academic Skills courses. Topics will be announced in the timetable each time that the course is offered. Students may repeat this course with different topics. | |
| Academic Skills 176 | 1 – 2 (crs.) |
| Special Topics in College Reading Strategies | |
| This course examines special topics in academic reading that are not covered in other Academic Skills courses. Topics will be announced in the timetable each time that the course is offered. Students may repeat this course with different topics. | |