Tutoring and Academic Engagement Center

A Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success

Learning Resources

Here you’ll find a variety of resources for academic support. Connect with center staff, explore our handouts, and visit our Success in Learning site.

Learning Specialists

Success in Learning

Handout Resources

Learning Specialists

What can a Learning Specialist help you with?

Learning Specialists consult one-on-one with students to support and elevate learning. Whether you encounter habitual studying challenges or desire to amplify your learning and college performance, Learning Specialists can offer you personalized guidance, expert advice on how to academically thrive, and connect you with relevant resources.

There are three Learning Specialists available to all students:

Study Skills

Provides support on learning strategies and ways to thrive as a student
Explore approaches to time management, note-taking, reading, and general academic success
Click to schedule with the Study Skills Learning Specialist

Math and Science

Provides support on excelling within math and science fields
Develop problem-solving skills and effective learning habits to succeed in STEM
Click to schedule with the Math and Science Learning Specialist

Writing

Provides support on all academic and career-related writing
Supports all stages of writing including: writer’s block, brainstorming, rough drafts, and final edits
Click to schedule with the Writing Learning Specialist

If you were in the Summer Bridge Program, you may connect directly with Jenna Bertilson (Summer Bridge Learning Specialist) to schedule an appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is A Typical Learning Specialist Appointment Like?

The consultation is largely guided and informed by the student. While every appointment is different, they typically begin with students clarifying their goals. For example, a student might want to work on managing their time, understanding how to better structure a paper, or how to approach difficult conceptual questions in a chemistry course. The Learning Specialist listens and then works with the student to identify and develop an action plan and other supporting resources on campus.

Should I Meet With The Study Skills Learning Specialist Or A Peer Academic Coach (PAC)?

PACs can work with students on specific skills (such as note-taking, creating a weekly study schedule, or learn a new study strategy), while providing a UO student-perspective. There is no wrong choice on who to schedule with; however, common reasons to visit the Study Skills Learning Specialist include:

A student notices recurring challenges while studying and they aren’t sure how to address it.
A student wants to holistically discuss their academic life.

What Is The Difference Between The Math And Science Learning Specialist And A Math Or Science Tutor?

Tutors focus on subject-specific concepts within a math or science course while the Math and Science Learning Specialist provides guidance on individual behaviors that foster effective learning. Common reasons to visit the Math and Science Learning Specialist include:

A student studies many hours but isn’t seeing their efforts reflected in grades.
A student wants to improve their problem-solving strategies to fortify learning.
A student wants to identify resources to assist in their math or science course.
A student is feeling overwhelmed by math or science course content.

What’s The Difference Between The Writing Learning Specialist And A Writing Tutor?

Writing tutors can provide support at specific stages of the writing process while the Writing Learning Specialist offers greater expertise that support specific writing challenges or broad conceptual questions. Some common reasons a student might meet with the Writing Learning Specialist include:

A student is having issues in multiple courses with writing assignments and needs help improving reading, writing, and research strategies across the board.
A student wants an in-depth 45-minute session and could benefit from more advanced writing expertise.
A student is planning an undergraduate thesis or a large-scale writing project and would like planning support.

Success in Learning: A Student Resource Kit

Learn all of the skills necessary to master the medium of online learning in one flexible asynchronous platform.

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What will you learn?

Develop tools for staying engaged in your courses, learn how to create time management and study plans, and become more effective at notetaking, active reading, and studying for exams.

Topics include:

Creating Goals
Time Management
Online Learning
Learning Effectively
Taking Notes
Active Reading
Test Preparation
Increasing Motivation and Reducing Procrastination
Taking Tests and Reducing Anxiety
Finding Appropriate Resources
Creating Study Plans for Finals

What is the time commitment?

This self-study, asynchronous resource is designed for you to work at your own pace. Explore evidence-based strategies that should improve your academic success in any course—online, hybrid, or in-person. These resources are perfect for students who are new to online learning or may have struggled in the past. Available at no cost to you!

Who is this for?

All undergraduate and transfer students are automatically enrolled and have access to this course by logging in to “Success in Learning: A Student Resource Kit” on community.uoregon.edu. Whether you’re struggling in a particular course or want to level up your academic skills, everyone will find something of use here. Want to delve deeper? Connect with a Learning Specialist!

Resources

TAEC offers students multiple ways to hone your study strategies, enhance your learning skills, and feel more confident managing your coursework.

Take a look at the resources below and schedule an appointment with a Learning Specialist if you want to go more in depth on a technique or subject.