Kean Academic Support Services

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

In collaboration, the Office of Student Success and Retention as well as the
Learning Commons have curated this list of academic support services available
for the Kean University Community.

The Learning Commons (LC) offers student support Tutoring is offered in a wide range of undergraduate
services designed to meet the academic, resource, courses, and focuses on areas in which students most
and information needs of the student community. often experience difficulty, including introductory-
level through senior-level courses.

The Student Success and Retention Team is Writing Tutors work with students during all stages of
dedicated to providing guidance and support to the the writing process, from the initial drafting of the
Kean University student population as they embark assignment through the final stages of editing and
on their journey toward degree completion. proofreading.

Step-It-Up supports all students on academic Public Speaking Specialists work with students to
probation through a combination of weekly, one-on- develop professional PowerPoint presentations and
one academic coaching and a series of success help students succeed in public speaking, oral
workshops, facilitated by interns from our graduate presentation preparation and delivery.
counseling program.
Academic Support Services at
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a free, peer- Kean University fosters
facilitated academic assistance program designed academic success!
to help students succeed in traditionally difficult
courses.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

brought to you by the Office of Student Success and Retention
& The Learning Commons

WRITING SERVICES PUBLIC SPEAKING

Learning Commons, L-108 Learning Commons, L-108

Writing Services is available to all students, across all academic A free resource that provides individualized assistance on speeches
disciplines, and provides students with the support they need to and PowerPoint presentations to all students, regardless of
write essays, lab reports, cover letters, graduate school admission discipline or academic level. 
essays, job applications or any other written projects.
Participants will gain and build upon the skills to present their best
Our goal is to provide an environment that fosters long-term work. Tutors will coach students to write content, create an
proficiency for students of any ability. Tutors help students reflect on impactful PowerPoint and practice delivery.
their writing goals and offer them viable strategies for becoming
confident, skilled writers. Mon.- Thur. 8am-10pm | Fri - 8am-5pm
Sat - 9am-5pm
Mon.- Thur. 8am-10pm | Fri - 8am-5pm bit.ly/KeanPS
Sat - 9am-5pm
[email protected]
bit.ly/KeanWriting
908-737-4793
[email protected]

908-737-4793

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

brought to you by the Office of Student Success and Retention
& The Learning Commons

TUTORING SERVICES ONLINE ACADEMIC
SUPPORT SERVICES
Learning Commons, L-107
In line with the Learning Commons' goal to maintain and grow robust,
Tutorial activity is adapted to course content and objectives, and is an organic, and self-evolutionary student learning support services and
extension of classroom instruction. The goal is to provide all students the experiences, Tutoring, Writing, and Public Speaking are also available for
opportunity to achieve the highest grade possible, but more importantly, to online tutoring.
master the academic content needed to progress in their academic
careers. The Learning Commons utilizes two services for online tutoring, TutorTrac
Online and GoPeer. To support student’s busy schedules, online tutoring is
Tutoring Services also works closely with departments such as the Spanish available 24/7 through these platforms. Tutoring sessions are offered on a
Speaking Program, the English as a Second Language Program, and the one-on-one basis, which must be scheduled in advance.
Office of Disability Services to assist these students populations in
addressing their specialized needs. TutorTrac Online:

Mon.- Thur. 9am-8pm | Fri. - 9am-5pm Mon.-Thurs. 8am-8pm
Sat. - 9am-3pm | Sun. - 3pm-7pm Fri. 8am-5pm

bit.ly/KeanTutor GoPeer:

[email protected] Mon.-Thurs.8pm-8am 
Fri. 5pm to Mon. 8am
908-737-4680
library.kean.edu

908-737-4605

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

brought to you by the Office of Student Success and Retention
& The Learning Commons

SUPPLEMENTAL LIBRARY SERVICES
INSTRUCTION
The Learning Commons offers resources and services via digital and
SI sessions are regularly-scheduled, informal review sessions that traditional modalities, all designed to meet the information and
involve collaborative learning activities through which students can student-support needs of Kean students. Library Specialists provide
clarify course concepts and practice the types of study strategies research assistance and help students find, access, and use
that will help them truly master the information and skills required by information needed for course assignments, career development,
the target course. These sessions are open to students registered in and lifelong learning.
courses where SI is offered - no appointment necessary - by SI
Leaders who have successfully completed the course with an A in http://bit.ly/KeanLearningCommons
the courses and are recommended by faculty.
[email protected]
To view the schedule and location for
SI Sessions visit the Kean SI website. Call: 908-737-4629
Text: 908-287-7629 24 hrs/day
www.kean.edu/si
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[email protected] FOR WORKSHOPS

908-737-4619