Objectives
Barry University is committed to the education and graduation of its student-athletes. Consistent with this commitment, academic support services are of primary importance.
Program goals are:
- To assist the student-athlete in maintaining good academic standing and progress toward the baccalaureate degree
- To graduate each student-athlete by completion of athletic eligibility
- To protect and promote the academic integrity of the University
- To comply with all University policies and procedures and NCAA rules and regulations
Types of Assistance Offered
Academic Monitoring and Class Performance
All student-athletes are academically monitored. Professors having student-athletes enrolled in their courses provide feedback, through Student-Athlete Academic Reporting System, to the Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Success (AADAS) and coaches regarding student-athlete attendance, grades, class participation, and academic progress. Additionally at mid-term, academic performance deficiencies are reported and appropriate academic intervention is determined (i.e., tutoring, study requirement). The AADAS, GA for Academic Support and head coach regularly review all feedback from professors. If feedback shows that you are in need of academic assistance, the AADAS and GA will assign the appropriate academic performance strategy to improve your performance.
Study Hall
The weekly Study Hall requirement provides you with the opportunity to allot time for weekly study, develop time management skills, and sets the stage for your academic success. Study Hall can be used as a tool to develop sound study habits and leadership development skills. You must meet the entire Study Hall hourly requirement each and every week. Specific Study Hall requirements will be discussed with you at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters by the AADAS and/or your Head Coach, and/or the Academic Support Graduate Assistant. In addition, the AADAS may add a study hall requirement during the semester if an academic deficiency is identified or reported. Coaches may also have their own study hall sessions you must attend.
BUCS Tutoring
Tutoring is available for many courses at Barry University. Tutoring assistance is available for CHE, BIO, ACC, CS 180, PHY, ENG, SPA, and MAT through department tutors, the Glenn Hubert Learning Center, and (BUCS) Tutoring Team. Information regarding tutoring services may be obtained through the AADAS, the Academic Support GA, CASA, the Learning Center, the professor, or through the specific department offering the course.
The Barry University Community Service (BUCS) Tutoring Team provides you with individual and/or group tutorial assistance in subjects other than English or mathematics and allows you, your student-athlete peers, and other students the opportunity to contribute service to the University community. Each semester, AADAS identifies members of the BUCS Tutoring Team (members could be from Chi Alpha Sigma and 5th Year Aid), though tutors may also apply independently. Student tutors are available for individual assistance upon request as their schedules permit.
The Learning Center provides additional assistance from professional tutors. Tutor training sessions precede actual tutoring responsibility. The Learning Center offers tutoring in Reading skills development. The Learning Center also offers supplemental instruction (SI) and complementary instruction (CI) courses that accompany your academic courses each semester. Information regarding the Learning Center can be obtained directly through the Student Web – Academic Links or A-Z, BUCWIS A-Z, by visiting the Learning Center in Garner Hall, or through the HSC Academic Support Bulletin Board, or via the Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Success.
CASA (Center for Academic Success and Advising)
CASA seeks to support student success by delivering an extensive array of customized services designed to meet the diverse needs of Barry students, including:
- First-year academic advising
- Academic coaching
- Tutoring services
- Academic support services
CASA works collaboratively with faculty, schools, colleges, and specific units and divisions throughout the University to serves as the home for:
- First-year academic advising and coaching
- Academic support and advocacy
- Academic resources for students to promote their success
CASA strives to foster the academic skills and mindset needed for students to achieve their fullest potential and realize their academic successes and aims to empower all Barry University students to be independent and confident learners.
Within CASA, the Glenn Hubert Learning Center provides additional assistance from professional tutors. Tutor training sessions precede actual tutoring responsibility. The Glenn Hubert Learning Center offers tutoring in reading skills development, math and writing, each with its respective labs. The Learning Center also offers supplemental instruction (SI) and complementary instruction (CI) courses that accompany your academic courses each semester. Information regarding the Learning Center can be obtained directly through the Student Web – Academic Links or A-Z, BUCWIS A-Z, by visiting CASA in Garner Hall, or through the HSC Academic Support Bulletin Board, or via the Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Success.
Study Skills and Developmental Skills Workshops
CASA seminars scheduled throughout the semester will assist you in developing reading/writing/grammar skills, study skills, time management skills, and test taking strategies. In addition, seminars are offered covering the topics of APA and MLA writing styles, and “Avoiding Plagiarism.” Student-athletes may attend these seminars for study hall credit but must provide a signed and completed tutoring verification form to the AADAS confirming attendance. There are additional educational seminars offered throughout the semesters that may qualify toward general study credit. Those opportunities will be announced via email and on student-athlete resources Canvas course.
Freshman Orientation Seminar
All freshman level student-athletes must enroll in the ORI 100 course. The First Year Experience Office in the Landon Union (room 206) is available to assist any First-Year student with initiatives that lead to academic and social success.
