Center for Student Success

Faculty Resources

Information & Services Available for Faculty

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In-Class Requests

Request a 3-minute announcement to advertise CSS services. Announcements can include general CSS services or information about our Peer Advising, Writing Studio or Subject Tutoring/Supplemental Instruction for classes that have these services. Our Coordinator or Graduate Assistant will check in at the beginning of class and then provide information to students. To request an announcement, please fill out the form here.

Request a 10-minute mini in-class workshop to review CSS services, a specific CSS service (you can choose from Writing Studio, Peer Advising/Academic Coaching or Tutoring/Supplemental Instruction), or a mini workshop on time management or study skills. Our Coordinator or Graduate Assistant will be facilitate the workshop and will check in with you regarding details. To request a mini workshop, please fill out the form here.

Syllabus Text for CSS Services

Center for Student Success: SUNY New Paltz students from all majors have access to academic services provided in the Center for Student Success. These services include subject tutoring in historically challenging courses, writing support for any academic writing assignment, academic coaching, and online tutoring. Trained student leaders provide all services in the Center. Visit www.newpaltz.edu/studentsuccess for more information or my.newpaltz.edu/css to make an appointment. The CSS is located in Old Main, B106.

Writing Studio: SUNY New Paltz students from all majors have access to the Writing Studio at the Center for Student Success. The Writing Studio is available for students working on any writing assignment from any class at any stage in the writing process, from brainstorming to revision. Visit www.newpaltz.edu/stucentsuccess for more information or my.newpaltz.edu/css to make an appointment. The CSS is located in Old Main, B106.

Subject Tutoring: SUNY New Paltz students enrolled in this course have subject tutoring available at the Center for Student Success. Starting the second week of classes, free small group subject tutoring is available by going to my.newpaltz.edu/css and making an appointment. CSS tutoring is led by trained peers that have already done well in the course and received in-depth training. Students are encouraged to come with questions or concepts they would like to review. The CSS is located in Old Main, B106.

Supplemental Instruction: SUNY New Paltz students enrolled in this course have Supplemental Instruction available at the Center for Student Success. This free group tutoring service helps students with course content while also preparing for exams, working together as a group and learning study skills to be successful throughout the semester. Sessions are led by a Supplemental Instruction Leader, who has already done well in the course, has received in-depth training, and is sitting in the class along with students to stay up to date on material. To sign up for SI sessions, please go to my.newpaltz.edu/css. Sessions are located in the CSS in Old Main, B106.

Peer Advising & Academic Coaching Sessions: All SUNY New Paltz students have access to Peer Advising sessions located in the CSS. Students that would like assistance with time management, study skills, test preparation, preparing for class registration, working with My Schedule Planner or other academic topics are encouraged to make an appointment by going to my.newpaltz.edu/css to make an appointment. Sessions are facilitated by upper-level student peers that have received thorough training. Sessions are located in the CSS in Old Main, B106.

Questions & Information

Have questions about the CSS? Please feel free to contact our office at 845-257-3580 or email at css@newpaltz.edu

All student services at the CSS are free for students. If you would like more information about any of our services, please reach out to us anytime. Please note that we cannot offer class credit for our services at this time.