Academic Center for Excellence by https://padlet.com/cjones831/90ztmj7setm9 The UIC campus resource that promotes students living their best, and healthiest academic life. en-us 2018-10-10 16:24:57 UTC 2026-03-09 22:54:48 UTC hello@padlet.com Location cbravo8 https://padlet.com/cjones831/90ztmj7setm9/wish/291347640 The Academic Center for Excellence is located at 1200 W Harrison Street, Suite 2900]]> 2018-10-10 16:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cjones831/90ztmj7setm9/wish/291347640 Contact Info cjones831 https://padlet.com/cjones831/90ztmj7setm9/wish/291349548 Phone: (312) 413-0031
 Fax: (312) 413-7897 
 uicace@uic.edu
http://ace.uic.edu/

Open from 8 to 5 Mondays-Fridays, closed during Saturdays and Sundays

]]> 2018-10-10 16:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cjones831/90ztmj7setm9/wish/291349548 How do students receive service? cbravo8 https://padlet.com/cjones831/90ztmj7setm9/wish/291351698 Appointments can be scheduled in advance, but students are also welcome to drop-in. It is recommended that students call in advance to check availability just in case there are no available people to work with you.

]]> 2018-10-10 16:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cjones831/90ztmj7setm9/wish/291351698 Main Services cbravo8 https://padlet.com/cjones831/90ztmj7setm9/wish/291352882 The main services of ACE are workshops. At ACE they're most known for their 
  • Time management workshops
  • Test taking strategies, 
  • Exam preparation, 
  • Overcoming procrastination and a lot more
They also have skill workshops to help improve your skills. Some of those workshops include 
  • Strategic learning and study strategies
  • Test preparation and vocabulary enrichment
  • English language learning for international students
ACE works heavily with international students and making sure they're adjusting to UIC and helping them work on their English, as well as life here in Chicago.
]]> 2018-10-10 16:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cjones831/90ztmj7setm9/wish/291352882 What you need to know, should know, and what everyone wants to know.. cjones831 https://padlet.com/cjones831/90ztmj7setm9/wish/294612230
  • There are NO fees for services, at least not for UIC undergraduates and graduates 
  • The ACE offers free printing, “when you’re out of Dragon $$ come on over here!”
  • The ACE has many unknown resources that have proven to be successful, mock presentations, essay writing, procrastination workshops and exam preparation workshops as well
  • The ACE has many daily workshops by appointment, and walk in workshops that are free for students to attend and benefit from, if you're on break for an hour or two...stop at SSB go to the ACE office and sit in on beneficial workshops.
  • Sign up for the Peer Coaching program, and receive an interpersonal academic trainer and motivator that is there for you to become a better student


    • ]]>     2018-10-18 20:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cjones831/90ztmj7setm9/wish/294612230     Person interviewed cbravo8 https://padlet.com/cjones831/90ztmj7setm9/wish/294616216 We interviewed Audrey Zenner who gave us all of the information we needed. She told us about how she teaches a class for international students and about a new time management class that will hopefully start in the next two years. Her email is zeesa@uic.edu, if you would like to ask her any questions about ACE or her international programs. ]]> 2018-10-18 21:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cjones831/90ztmj7setm9/wish/294616216 Main Questions Asked cjones831 https://padlet.com/cjones831/90ztmj7setm9/wish/294617224 Top 3 Questions asked by New Students:

    How much will this be? Does it cost?
    • Students are concerned with excess fees which is a common, understandable means for concern of a college student, thankfully this is COMPLETELY free : )

    What does the ACE have to offer? Really, all of this?
    • As mentioned, students are unaware of many of the ACE services offered, stress management workshops, peer coaching, academic counseling, mock presentations, help with essays and other vital papers etc. 

    Where is it located?
    • Considering many students are concentrated on the east side of campus, due to classes and nearby resources, they hardly have the time to find or the knowledge of where the ACE is. It’s located in SSB on the second floor, suite 2900.
    ]]>     2018-10-18 21:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cjones831/90ztmj7setm9/wish/294617224     Advice For New Students cjones831 https://padlet.com/cjones831/90ztmj7setm9/wish/294617339 Advice
    • Balance!! Have moderation in your activities, in your academics, and in  your leisure and personal time. Don’t exercise too much of one over the other
    • The ACE provides academic calendars, study strategies and time management workshops in person and online for further assistance with this 
    • Do not put things off until the last minute, always start as early as you can even if it’s reading through a few pages
    • Talk with professors, get to know them and show them your initiative
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