NCSSM Academic Department Resources 

Click below to choose which subject area you need additional information and assistance.  Each department lists resources such as tutoring opportunities, TA hours, and instructor office hours.  Club information can also be found on each departments webpage. 

NCSSM CAAS Resources

Weekly CAAS Quick Question Advising

Quick question advising provides students with the opportunity to ask an advisor a few quick questions that they may need assistance with.  

Topics can include:

• Time management skills

• Note taking strategies

• Good study habits

• How to communicate with peers and instructors/staff

• Class project organization

• and SO much more...

To schedule a Quick Question Advising appointment please click this signup genius link

CAAS Student Success Workshop Schedule 

CAAS hosts hybrid student success workshops for all students.  Residential students may register to attend in person or attend online.  Online students are welcome to join the workshops online.  All students should check  their NCSSM email account for an email from CAAS for the in-person registration link as well as the link to join online.

Fall 2024 Workshop Schedule: 

1. Date: February 26  Time: 5:00pm Location: Durham TBA, Morganton Barn Topic: Time Management 

2. Date: March 19 Time: 5:00pm Location: Durham: TBA, Morganton Jeter 2106 Topic: TBA

3. Date: April 24 Time: 5:00pm Location: Durham: TBA, Morganton Jeter 2106 Topic: TBA

CAAS Academic Development Resources

Academic Skill Development:

• All students have access to the worksheets and may self-select resources as needed

• Worksheets may be downloaded for ongoing reference and support

• All worksheets may be accessed via this Google Drive

Academic Development Modules in Canvas: 

• All students have access to the Canvas modules and may self-select topics as needed

• Modules may be completed in one continuous session or accessed gradually over time

• Topics include time management, focus/concentration, and effective study habits

CAAS Recommended Outside Resources

Test Taking Strategies 

Harvard Summer School: Test Prep and Taking Tips for Success

UNC-Chapel Hill Learning Center: Test Analyzer: Exam Review Self Reflection

College Board: SAT Prep

ACT: ACT Prep

Note Taking and Organization

Evernote 

UNC-Chapel Hill Learning Center: Effective Note Taking In Class

Reading and Writing Tips for Success

Princeton Correspondence on Undergraduate Research: How to Survive a Writing-Heavy Semester 

Columbia University: Tackling Large Readings Guide

Time Management

Purdue Global: Time Management for Busy College Students