Empowering students through peer mentorship and academic support
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Contact Us
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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 empowers students to take ownership of their academic journey. PALs help students take actionable steps to reach their full potential at UÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½.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
- Meet the PALs
- 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 UÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ 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 (PAL) gives you the chance to connect with someone who has 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 MyUÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Portal)
Meet the PALs who work with us:
Jeffrey Kaminsk
Major: Dual MBA and M.S. Finance Program
Classification: Graduate Student
Hometown: Princeton, NJ
What do you love most about UTAMPA: I love that UÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is a small school, which means you get to know your classmates and professors really well!
Mariah Parrott
Major: Sport Management
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Junction City, KS
What do you love most about UTAMPA: I love the palm trees, sunrises and sunsets (weather) and the overall opportunities available.
Benjamin Castro
Major: Cybersecurity
Class: Senior
Hometown: Cystal Lake, IL
What do you love most about UTAMPA: I am most excited everyday of waking up knowing I am 20 minutes from a beach, five mins from a growing city and one minute away from the greatest colleges on Earth. There is no place I rather be than here.
Azumi Ward
Major: International Business and Management
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Okinawa, Japan
What do you love most about UTAMPA: What I love most about the University of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is the strong sense of community on campus. Additionally, there are numerous opportunities available, ranging from leadership roles to internships and career development resources. Being able to experience all of this in the middle of Florida’s beautiful weather makes it even better.
Neha Shrestha
Major: Public Health
Class: Senior
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal
What do you love most about UTAMPA:ÌýWorld class opportunities, small class size, the weather and the people!
Isabella Medina
Major: Allied Health
Classification: Sophomore
Hometown: Farmington, CT
What do you love most about UTAMPA: Having the campus be right on the river, and year-round sunshine for studying outdoors!
Kaija Ahlmann
Major: International Business and Marketing
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Parker, Colorado
What do you love most about UTAMPA: The people and unique campus life.
Ryan McCarthy
Major: Human Performance
Class: Senior
Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA
What do you love most about UTAMPA: The thing I enjoy most about UÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is the weather and the views on campus.
Alyssa Russo
Major: Advertising and Public Relations
Classification: Sophomore
Hometown: Freehold, NJ
What do you love most about the UTAMPA: What I love most about UÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ is the beautiful weather and being 20 minutes away from the beach, while also being surrounded by such amazing people that makes me call this campus my second home.
Ana Campa
Major: Allied Health
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Calhoun, GA
What do I love most about UTAMPA: Literally everything. The people, the city, the beautiful campus and everything in between. Being here makes me feel like I was meant to be here, and I love every moment of it.
Natalia Hudak
Major: Allied Health B.S. with concentration in Medical Sciences
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Mahwah, NJ
What do I love most about UTAMPA: It’s a vibrant environment. Being in the heart of downtown ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, the university offers endless opportunities to explore, discover and experience new things. It truly feels like the perfect college city!
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Interested in working in the Learning Resource Center (LRC)? Visit theÌýLRC employment page to learn more.
