Academic Coaching/Holistic Advising
This service works in collaboration with other colleagues and departments to foster positive character development and steady persistence toward goal achievement. The aim of each interaction is to listen with sensitivity and without prejudice, provide mentoring and encouragement, and to use creative tools and progressive strategies to resolve problems and enhance students’ critical thinking skills. This advisement experience is multifaceted and may include but is not limited to: smoothing students’ transition from high school to college; goal identification; understanding personal responsibility; relating effectively with faculty, staff and peers; satisfactory academic persistence/degree completion; CAP scholarship maintenance; etiquette; study skills; time management; and other life skills. In general, Student Success Coaches/Advisers help students to become more informed and confident in making sound decisions that could enhance and transform their lives.
Computer Study Lab
CAP maintains a very small computer study lab that operates between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday to Friday. To locate larger computer labs on campus visit the SF Labs Page.
Campus Resources
The CAP student success team/staff is available to provide one-on-one support as well as referrals to other campus departments. You may also visit the A-Z Index for a complete list of campus resources.
Enrichment Sessions
Students’ ongoing enrichment is nurtured through various in-house and other campus activities. One-on-one and group sessions cover a myriad of topics that may include:
- Character Development
- Etiquette for personal/professional success
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Failure: How to Manage Failure in a Healthy Manner
- Financial Literacy
- First Impressions Matter. Why this Matters in College
- How to Be the Best Student In and Out of the Classroom
- How to Stop Procrastinating and Change Your Habits
- How to succeed in math
- I'm stuck! How to Overcome Mental Blocks
- Keys to excellent essay writing
- Managing test anxiety
- Multiple Intelligences
- Overstressed? How to Manage Stress in Your Life
- Perseverance/Grit/ stick-to-it-iveness
- Steps to a positive college experience
- Study Skills
- Time management
Free Tutoring
Tutoring is provided free to enrolled SF students. Tutoring is conducted one-on-one and in special situations in a small group. Each session is from 50-60 minutes.
Global Roundtable for Academic Development (GRAD)
GRAD offers students an opportunity to broaden their learning outside of the classroom, brainstorm student success strategies, and promote better understanding about how to succeed in college and in our global economy. The Global Roundtable discussions are free and open to the public. Participants are from diverse backgrounds. Everyone has an opportunity to share their perspective about the topic of the day in a safe and respectful environment. If you are interested in attending these discussions or being a facilitator, you may contact the office at 352-395-5486 or email: college-achievement@sfollege.edu with a suggested topic and your contact info.
Student Success Advocacy Initiative
The advocacy initiative is student-centered. It provides one-on–one academic coaching and follow-up for CAP participants and any student that requests help. The Advocate mentors and provides guidance that is focused on healthy behaviors and steady progress toward degree completion.
Calculator Loan
Registered SF students may check out calculators for one semester. An SFID card is required to checkout a TI-83 calculator and an Equipment Loan Request Form must be signed when checked out.