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尝厂鲍鈥檚 Center for Academic Success (CAS) has once again proven itself a world leader in student learning support.  

The International College Learning Center Association (ICLCA) has recertified CAS as a鈥疞earning Center of Excellence鈥痜or 2024-28鈥攎aking 海角社区 the鈥痮nly institution in the world鈥痶o receive this honor three times.  

鈥淭his honor reflects the innovative and sustained work happening every day at the Center for Academic Success,鈥� said Interim Executive Vice President & Provost Troy Blanchard. 鈥淚t demonstrates to the world what our students already know, that 海角社区 provides exceptional support and guidance that empowers them to grow, persevere, and achieve at the highest level.鈥�

The designation reflects the center鈥檚 dedication to cultivating academic resilience and fostering lifelong learning among 海角社区 students. CAS was evaluated across a wide range of criteria, including: 

• program and services
• organizational framework
• academic integrity and learning environment
• funding, resources, and design
• staff and professional development
• promotion and public relations
• and assessment and evaluation. 

鈥淭his recognition is a testament to the dedication of our staff and the resilience of our students. Earning this distinction three times shows the lasting impact of our work and our commitment to helping 海角社区 students succeed both in the classroom and beyond,鈥� said Alexandra Garcia, CAS director.  

As 尝厂鲍鈥檚 central learning hub, CAS provides tutoring, supplemental instruction, learning strategy sessions, and workshops to help students master not just subject matter, but the strategies and confidence needed to thrive academically and beyond.   

Students reported anonymously that working with the Center for Academic Success was a positive experience, with one noting they learned practical strategies to master concepts and maximize their skills, and another describing their time with a Learning Specialist as 鈥渁mazing.鈥� 

鈥淚 had an amazing experience! She was so thorough and helped me think of studying and learning in a new and more realistic way. I learned that college studying is supposed to be less intense yet more deep and consistent than high school studying, which really helped me put my schedule into perspective. She also really helped me navigate my very busy and intense schedule and helped me find ways to work around all of the time I spend traveling or in class,鈥� the student said.  

The ICLCA鈥檚鈥疞earning Center of Excellence鈥痙esignation promotes best practices across higher education, encouraging learning centers to deliver high-quality programs that enhance student success. By meeting and exceeding these standards, 尝厂鲍鈥檚 CAS continues to set the benchmark for excellence worldwide. 

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