The Meadows Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) is designed to support students in their pursuit of academic success. The center is located on the second floor of the Mabee Student Success Center and provides the following services:
Academic Support
The Meadows Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) is designed to support students in their pursuit of academic success. The center is located on the second floor of Mbee Student Success Center. The CAE provides individual support for students seekingacademic assistance as well as academic advising services. Personalized success plans are developed through a partnership between the student and a CAE staff person and are intended to map clear directions for improving academic performance.
FREE tutors, mentors and supplemental instruction are provided for a variety of courses. Generally, tutors are available in most lower-level courses. Tutors may be secured and scheduled via the Navigate Student Mobile App. Tutors are recommended by faculty to the (CAE) staff. Private rooms are available for tutoring or studying. A larger Study Area provides individual study space and areas for groups to work. Tutor. com is also available 24/7 for students to gain immediate access to a free online tutor.
The Writing Cru is also located on the second floor of Mabee and provides FREE tutoring for students needing writing assistance or feedback on their writing. The Writing Cru provides feedback on writing from all disciplines and offers FREE SEMINARS throughout the semester on various writing topics. Tutors are recommended by the faculty and undergo certification training. Writing tutoring takes place in private tutor rooms or in the larger Study Zone.
Resources Library
College success, note taking, listening, test taking, stress management, time management, and other such topics are addressed through a number of different resources available to students upon request. Private rooms are also available for studying and tutoring.
Registration and Orientation Program
In partnership with various campus offices, the CAE coordinates new student registration and orientation. These events include advising, registration, and an orientation program developed to help new students succeed at UMHB. Registrants are given the opportunity to visit the campus and meet with academic advisors who assist them in their pursuit of educational plans and programs.
UMHB 1101 Freshman Seminar Student Development Course
Freshman Seminar is one semester hour credit course required of all freshmen who are new to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and transfer students who have less than twelve (12) transferable hours (excluding Credit by Exam, AP, CLEP, and ACT). This course must be taken the first semester the student is admitted to UMHB. The main goal of the course is to equip new freshmen with strategies for full, active participation in the process of making a successful transition to UMHB.
This required one hour credit freshman course, taught by faculty from various academic disciplines, provides an experience aimed at improving your chances for success during your first year. A variety of creative, interesting topics are available for you to choose from. This course will:
• Assist you in transitioning to UMHB;
• Provide you with an opportunity to build effective relationships through in-class and out-of-class interactions with other students, faculty, and staff;
• Equip you to take responsibility and initiative for your learning experience as both a UMHB student and a lifelong learner.
Advising
Throughout a student’s time at UMHB, a student success advisor and faculty advisor will serve as a student’s advisor. Typically a student will begin their advising journey with a Student Success Coordinator (SSC) in their college and transition to a faculty advisor as they earn more college credit. Advisors genuinely care about students’ academic success and regularly meet with students to ensure their needs are met. The following are ways in which advisors may be of service to students:
- Establish a trusting, confident, working relationship with students
- Serve as a source for information related to a student’s major and path towards graduation
- Assist in selecting a major and choosing classes
- Assist in solving various academic concerns that arise
Learn more about the Center for Academic Excellence