About Us
The Learning Resource Center provides services, programs, and resources that promote student academic success at Butler University. All services are available free of charge to Butler students.
In addition to the Learning Resource Center's direct contribution to student success, staff are continually developing useful techniques to improve student retention, train academic advisors, and further upgrade and automate processes that contribute to efficient quality service to our many audiences.
Academic Success
Academic Success Workshops:
The Learning Resource Center staff are available to assist all Butler students in developing and enhancing skills that promote academic success. Staff work with students on skill development both individually and in a group workshop format. Workshop topics may vary from semester to semester, but generally include the following:
- Transitioning to College
- Take Charge of Your Time!
- Study Habits that Work!
- Prepare for Exams!
- Enhance Your Memory!
- Read Effectively!
- Review Notes Effectively!
- Finals...Have a Plan!
The workshops provide students with a comprehensive battery of strategies and techniques that can assist in meeting the demands of college-level academics.
LC100 - Becoming a Master Student
This course is designed to offer students tools and techniques that will enhance academic success at the college level. Topics may vary according to section but may include: transitioning to college, organization and time management, memory enhancement, exam preparation, effective reading, effective note taking, academic motivation and goal-setting.
Academic Success Coaching
Academic Success Coaching sessions are available to any Butler student interested in enhancing academic skills. The Academic Success Coaching process includes the completion of an Academic Performance Self-Assessment. Students will gain insight into areas of academic strength and will identify strategies to address academic concerns. Students will work collaboratively with their Academic Success Coach to develop a plan of action to improve academic performance. Students will learn techniques to aid in approaching with their coursework in an active and engaged manner.
National Scholarships and Fellowships
Students who have excelled in their undergraduate career and are planning to further their education with graduate school or research opportunities may wish to consider pursuing Butler's institutional endorsement for prestigious national scholarship and fellowship programs (such as the Rhodes, Truman, Goldwater, and Fulbright).
Tutoring
Butler students have access to multiple resources that can assist them with course work. Through departmental study tables and individualized peer tutoring, students have the opportunity to interact with peers who have previously mastered the material and understand the difficulties each subject presents.
Early Registration
The Early Registration program is a series of one-day sessions for students and their families, held during the spring of each year, to facilitate student matriculation to Butler. Representatives from each college and academic office welcome students and their families. On-line placement exams, completed prior to early registration, allow student to prepare to register for fall courses with a faculty member from their department of study or with an Exploratory Studies advisor.
Welcome Week
A collaboration of the Learning Resource Center and Student Affairs, the Welcome Week program is a three-day orientation for new Butler students that takes place during the few days before the fall semester commences.
At this time students meet with their orientation groups to discuss their summer reading and participate in a myriad of social activities, designed to familiarize them with the university and to expand their social network.
January Registration
January Registration is a program for students who begin their studies at Butler in the spring semester. It includes a casual meal with peers, staff, and faculty; a social activity; information sessions; placement testing if needed; and registration.
Early Term Grades
The Early Term Grades program is a collaboration between the Learning Resource Center, the Office of Registration and Records, and faculty advisors. During the fifth week of each semester, faculty are asked to evaluate the course work of first and second year students. Grade evaluations are distributed to students and advisors to help them gauge progress in a timely fashion.
Transitional Advising
Students who are unsure or questioning their choice of major may meet with an advisor to explore other possible areas of interest. Transitional advising is also available for students interested in adding a second major or minor to their program of study.
Exploratory Studies Program
Exploratory Studies is a structured program aimed at helping students identify interests, explore academic options, gain exposure to the career development process, and gather information about careers that interest them. Students who are undecided about their major or who have multiple interests are encouraged to exercise their intellectual curiosity through a number of programs and classes designed to help students determine their own best course of study. In addition, students receive specialized attention from trained academic advisors who assist the student in their decision-making process. Program services include:
- Developmental academic advising
- Exploratory Studies class (LC103)
- Workshops and guest speakers
- Self assessments
- Assistance in setting up job shadowing and informational interviewing opportunities
- Transitional advising for students who are in the process of changing majors
For more information about the program, please visit the Exploratory Studies Web site.
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