Health Education Academic Learning Skills Program

The HEALS Program is designed to provide academic support for those students who are having academic difficulty. Students in the HEALS Program are required to take the Learning & Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI) to better assess learning and study skills. Based on the outcomes of the LASSI, an academic class advisor and the student devise a corrective plan of action through guidance, mentorship, and encouragement. Students remain in the HEALS Program until they demonstrate their ability to perform at or above standards on examinations. 

The following is an overview of the HEALS Program:

• Students who are not satisfied with their academic performance and would like to asses their learning & study strategies by taking the LASSI may contact one of the academic class advisors for additional information. The student will be given access to take the LASSI and be given guidance on other learning skill strategies.

• Students who are having academic difficulty and have performed below standards on examinations will be assigned an academic class advisor and be required to participate in the HEALS Program.

• Students in the HEALS Program will be required to take the LASSI. The assigned academic class advisor will review the results of the LASSI and recommend learning and study strategies to assist the student. Pertinent learning skill resources will also be referred to the student.

• Students in the HEALS Program will remain in the HEALS Program until they demonstrate their ability to perform at or above standards on examinations. Students are closely monitored and meet with the assigned academic class advisor throughout the program.

• Once a student demonstrates the ability to perform at or above the standards on examinations, the student may elect to continue in the program if he or she desires.

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