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The University College
Academic Enhancement Office is located in 126 Tootell.
The University of Rhode Island is proud to
offer our nearly 500
student-athletes across 16 sports an academic support system designed
to foster
responsibility and enthusiasm for learning. Our support services
emphasize the University’s commitment to education and graduation.
Our staff is located in the University
College Academic
Enhancement Office in the Tootell building.
The
following services are offered to all student-athletes:
Freshman Orientation
Meeting
A
welcome
session for freshman athletes that is a part of the summer orientation
program.
Freshman Athlete
Orientation Course
Special
sections of the required freshman URI 101 course for student-athletes
undecided
in their major.
Informational Team Meetings
A chance
to discuss such topics as athletic eligibility changes of policy,
special
events or academic procedures in a group meeting.
Student-Athlete Study Hall
A quiet,
supervised study time for first semester freshman athletes and for any
athletes
having academic difficulty.
Rhody Ram Computer Lab
A
supervised computer lab in
the Tootell Complex offering both day and evening hours.
Drop-in Supplemental
Advising
Assistance in resolving scheduling
conflicts, determining
choice of major, and investigating internship and post-graduate
opportunities. Our staff supplements --
but not
replaces -- the advising provided by that of the students’ major
advisor.
The
following services are offered to student-athletes with
special needs:
Student-athletes who need additional
academic support, or
who have encountered serious academic difficulty, are assigned to one
of our
Learning Specialists. During these weekly meetings, our staff:
·
Offer
close academic monitoring and ongoing needs
assessment.
·
Discuss
academic problems
·
Develop
time management and study skills.
·
Work
closely with the Academic
Enhancement Center to provide assistance for those student-athletes
requiring tutorial support.
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Liaison
with the Disability
Services to provide accommodations
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