Why Build Connections
The importance of developing faculty relationships.… Read MoreContinue reading→
Why Attend Office Hours
There are times in college when you will benefit from meeting with your professor during office hours, including when you: have questions about class content are confused about practice problems or readings want to review a paper or exam Attending office hours, whether in person or online, can give you valuable time and help...Continue reading→
How to Build Faculty Relationships
Here are some tips for how to better develop relationships with faculty. Actively participate in class Participation is usually required and is formally built into course grades. It can also help your professor get to know you. By participating, you demonstrate your understanding of course material and how you think about what you are...Continue reading→
How To Email
Emailing can be stressful - especially when it is to someone in a professional context, such as a faculty or staff member. - Here are some basic guidelines to get you started. Emailing seems like a simple thing, but even for the most seasoned of emailers, it can be a challenge. What should I...Continue reading→
Why Build an Advisory Board?
Why cultivate a “board” instead of one mentor? A single mentor can offer valuable insight, but no one person has all the answers. Building an advisory board of several trusted faculty, staff, and professionals can provide you with a wider range of perspectives, expertise, and experiences. Different advisors can support different aspects of growth—whether...Continue reading→
When to Talk to Your Dean
Academic Deans monitor your academic progress and clear you for graduation. They can help you better understand academic policy and direct you to appropriate campus resources, and they are To to learn more about any of the topics listed below (as well as additional issues) all students should refer to the Policies and Procedures...Continue reading→
How to Request a Recommendation
Whether it is for grad school, a grant, a fellowship, or a job, letters of recommendations are important. Here are some tips for requesting them. Letters of recommendation provide insight into applicants’ personal accomplishments, strengths, and areas for growth and impact in ways that cannot be easily gleaned from transcripts, resumes, and test scores....Continue reading→
How to Talk with Your Professor
Personal issues can be hard to talk about in general, let alone your your professor. Here are some tips to help with these conversations. If personal issues are impacting your academic performance, it can be helpful to reach out to your professors to let them know. If possible, don’t wait until the last minute. As...Continue reading→
How to Build a Study Group
Starting a study group? Check out our Tips for Successful Study Groups below, or download them here! Forming the Study Group Identify who you want to be part of the group. You can find study group members through Study Connect. Make a commitment and be prepared! Select how and where you want to meet, and...Continue reading→
Learning STEM @Duke
The Academic Resource Center’s STEM Learning Consultants created a website to support both students and instructors of STEM courses, Learning STEM at Duke. Learning STEM at Duke introduces strategies, and the supporting research, to enhance learning in STEM courses at Duke. Learning STEM at Duke is intended for Duke undergraduate students and instructors who...Continue reading→
