NCSSM Academic Resources
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:
Date: August 19 Time: 3:45pm Location: Durham Auditorium, Morganton Barn Topic: Student Support Showcase
Date: October 16 Time: 5:00pm Location: Durahm: Watts Boardroom, Morganton Jeter 2106 Topic: The Power of Positive Self Talk in Academics
Date: November 20 Time: 5:00pm Location: Durahm: Watts Boardroom, Morganton Jeter 2106 Topic: Effective Note Taking
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
Note Taking and Organization
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