Empowering students through peer mentorship and academic support
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Academic Success Center
TECH Building, Second Floor
Phone:Ìý(813) 257-5757
Email:Ìýacademicsupport@ut.edu
The Peer Assisted Learning Program is an academic support program that connects undergraduate students with trained undergraduate and graduate Peer Academic Leaders (PALs). Utilizing leadership and coaching strategies, PALs partner with students to provide guidance and support that empower students to take ownership of their academic journey. PALs help students take actionable steps to reach their full potential at UTampa.Ìý
Benefits of PAL Coaching
- Peer-to-Peer Support. PALs are students just like you. They are taking classes, balancing personal and academic responsibilities and facing challenges, so they understand what you are going through and want to help you navigate it.
- Build Confidence and Academic Independence. With the support of a PAL, you will learn strategies and skills to prepare you to tackle academic tasks with skill and confidence.Ìý
- Learn skills to succeed. PALs can help students learn study and notetaking strategies, how to manage time and academic expectations, when to utilize campus resources and much more.Ìý
Skills and Strategies Covered during PAL Sessions
Visit the Skills and Strategies tab for detailed descriptions.
- Effective Time ManagementÌý
- Goal Setting and MotivationÌý
- Study Skills and Notetaking Strategies
- Academic ExpectationsÌý
- Self Regulation and Emotional IntelligenceÌý
- Cultivating a Growth Mindset
- Skills and Strategies
- Campus Resources
- Schedule a PAL Appointment
- LRC Employment
- Effective Time Management: Learn how to prioritize, plan, and create a routine that supports your life and academics and that helps to combat procrastination.
- Goal Setting and Motivation: Learn how to set realistic, attainable goals and stay motivated through personalized support and peer accountability.
- Study Skills and Notetaking Strategies: Explore study methods and academic techniques that match your learning style and help you retain information more effectively.
- Academic Expectations: Learn about academic expectations at UTampa and how to navigate them.
- Self-regulation and emotional intelligence: Learn how to self-assess, adapt, and practice self-control to achieve desired outcomes.
- Growth Mindset: Learn about the foundation of growth mindset and how beneficial it can be to achieving academic success.
Understanding what resources are available to support students is crucial. With so many wonderful campus resources, it can be difficult to figure out where to start. PALs have in-depth knowledge of campus resources and are ready to recommend relevant resources to support you.
Below are a few resources that campus has to offer.
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Meeting with a Peer Assisted Leader (PL) gives you the chance to connect with someone who’s been where you are and is trained to help you grow. Whether you’re facing academic stress, struggling with motivation or just want to get better organized, PALs are here to support you.
- (Mobile App and MyUTampa Portal)
Interested in working in the Learning Resource Center (LRC)? Visit theÌýLRC employment page to learn more.
