All sessions indicated on��SARC’s��Study Union Fall 2017 Final Review Schedule��will be live streamed,��and recordings of those sessions will also be available within 24-hours via the SARC����Channel.

The center has several����and hand-outs geared toward test preparation and final exams on SARC’s��website. If your students view these online workshops, we ask that they also complete the online assessment of our services.

Upon��advanced request, SARC will facilitate access and reasonable accommodations to ensure services, programs and activities sponsored by our office are accessible. Contact��sarc@ucf.edu��to discuss accessibility for this event.

Study Union is a partnership between SARC, the Student Union and Office of Student Involvement that brings programming to the Student Union throughout finals week.��Good luck during Finals Week!

Study Union is committed to promoting student’s well-being and academic excellence during what can be a very stressful time. At this time, many events and programs are offered to help students both prepare and relax before their exams.

During this time, the Student Academic Resource Center relocates its services to the Student Union, holding nonstop review sessions before final exams. Each subject session is led by a knowledgeable reviewer in one of the Student Union meeting spaces. A number of sessions will also be live streamed and posted to the SARC YouTube channel for later viewing.

To view the schedule, visit: directory.sdes.ucf.edu/file/447/news-attachment-study-union.pdf. The schedule is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit SARC at: .

One award, “Steal this Idea,” sought the best in graphic design and marketing. More than 300 submissions designed by students and professionals were placed in 13 different categories of this award. One promotional campaign rose to the top. The graphic design and creative brand identity developed to promote the �鶹ԭ�� Student Union [Study Union] as a place to study was featured in posters, T-shirts, brochures, and other promotional items.

�鶹ԭ�� student Ron Ferree was honored with the Best of Show award. Ferree, senior in the Art-Emerging Media, Graphic Design program, is a graphic designer for the Student Union.

Study Union supports the university’s mission of excellence, scholarship, integrity, community, and creativity. This is accomplished through bold initiatives that community collaborators offer through this program such as 24-hour access to the Student Union, quiet study rooms, group study space, laptops and test supply use, tutoring, test review sessions, supplemental instruction, free massages and exercise classes, to name a few. Every year more and more students participate in this program as they learn about the key resources that are offered to them. As a participant said, “The Study Union has exceeded my expectations. I had never before thought that the Student Union was a good place to study but this week has proved me wrong. Another great reason why I love �鶹ԭ��.”

The Study Union was selected for the NASPA Excellence Award on the bases of its positive impact on student learning, success in addressing critical campus and student needs, collaboration with various departments, originality and creativity, amongst other criteria. Recipients will be honored in March 2013, at the NASPA Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida.

The 24-hour academic support program offers safety, community, wellness resources and academic support during one of the most challenging periods of the academic semester: final exam week.

During finals week, Study Union features open areas for students to study individually or in groups, as well as spaces designated for quiet study. Computer labs provide free printing, and SARC provides peer tutors and staff for final review sessions and academic help. Free food and wellness services are also given to students.

NASPA, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, this week recognized the Study Union initiative with an Excellence Award. The award honors student affairs initiatives that improve learning through outstanding programs, innovative services and effective administration.

�鶹ԭ�� will be recognized as the Gold recipient at the 2013 NASPA Annual Conference in Orlando in March.

“Since its inception in 2008, Study Union has had an enormous impact on the �鶹ԭ�� community,” said Maribeth Ehasz, vice president for Student Development and Enrollment Services. “In addition to providing students with a safe location to study for finals, this program has created an environment of academic excellence and promoted a sense of community among our students. What I find most impressive is that it has brought together different groups and departments to meet an important student need.”

Study Union is a collaboration among the Student Union, Student Academic Resource Center, Student Government Association, Knights Helping Knights Pantry, �鶹ԭ�� Foundation Parent and Family Fund, �鶹ԭ�� Police and the Recreation and Wellness Center.

In 2011-2012, students visited Study Union 455,276 times, up seven percent from the previous academic year.

“The excellence awards embody the overarching goals set forth by NASPA: to lead in the advancement, health and sustainability of the student affairs profession. We are proud to promote the innovative work taking place on �鶹ԭ��’s campus and encourage institutions to follow suit and join the movement,” said NASPA President Kevin Kruger.

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Peer tutors and Supplemental Instruction (SI) leaders will conduct Final Review Sessions through finals week. Students will need to bring their textbook and class notes to these sessions. The peer tutors and SI leaders have devised a plan of action in order to review important material and capture essential concepts to prepare students for their final exams. Each review session will start and end promptly as indicated on the schedule.

The Student Union and SARC is in the Division of Student Development and Enrollment Services.

Need a quiet place to study or assistance from Student Academic Resource Center’s (SARC) peer tutors or Supplemental Instruction leaders?

The Study Union [Student Union] is open 24 hours during finals week, December 6-14, and is hosting SARC’s sessions as well as other group and quiet study rooms. Peer tutors and Supplemental Instruction leaders��are conducting final review sessions through the week.�� For more information or the final review schedule, visit the Student Union Web site at: and SARC’s Web site at: .

The Student Union and Student Academic Resource Center are offices in the Division of Student Development and Enrollment Services.

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