LAS VEGAS--October 6, 2008--UNLV officially unveiled its new Academic Success Center, a centralized resource for students to set and maintain academic and career goals, receive advising, choose classes, hone graduation timeframes and more. The center aims squarely at streamlining student support services, an improvement expected to boost retention and graduation rates.

"The Academic Success Center is a supportive place for students to sort out challenges and to ensure their path to graduation is clear," said Ann McDonough, dean of the center.

The center offers a variety of workshops to help students balance their curriculum requirements with campus life. Examples include: time management; learning support; test-taking and anxiety-management strategies; overall advising; major selection; goal setting; resume writing; internship exploration and career advice. For additional information on the Academic Success Center, please call (702) 895-3177 or visit http://academicsuccess.unlv.edu.

A noon dedication of the Academic Success Center followed by an afternoon open house kicked off UNLV Academic Success Week, a concentrated effort to familiarize students with the array of services available to assist them in successfully completing academic pursuits.

Academic Success Week Activities

Monday, Oct. 6
Academic Success Center Dedication & Open House
Noon - 4 p.m. at the Academic Success Center
The official dedication of the new Academic Success Center followed by an afternoon open house.

Major Mania
Evening at Residential Housing Complex
Students living in the residence halls can meet with peer advisors to discuss how to begin deciding on majors prior to the Major Exploration Fair event.

Tuesday, Oct. 7
Advising Days
11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Student Union, Lied Library & Dining Commons
Students can visit with an academic advisor in various campus locations.

Wednesday, Oct. 8
A Taste of the Majors
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom
Students can get help with deciding what major to declare, talk to college representatives, learn about degree requirements and career paths.

Thursday, Oct. 9
Make the Grade
11 - 2 p.m. in ASC 146
Students can learn more about the academic support services. Representatives from the Writing Center, tutoring and the Lied Library will explain how each can assist students.

Friday, Oct. 10
Coffee and Career Conversations
9 - 11 a.m. in ASC 146
Did you select a major during the Career Exploration Fair? Or, just want to learn more about how your major applies to career opportunities? Join us as representatives from Career Services help translate majors into possible career choices and share information on current trends and salaries.