http://www.camnercenter.miami.edu
The Camner Center for Academic Resources offers free academic assistance to all UM students. The Camner Center offers individual peer tutoring by appointment in most subjects, study skills instruction with a Learning Specialist, free academic workshops, and many other valuable services. Please visit our website or call 305-284-2800 to learn more and/or schedule an appointment.
Peer Tutoring
At the Camner Center, all UM students can take advantage of free individual peer tutoring to develop a deeper understanding of course work through additional, special, or corrective content instruction. All tutoring is course specific and taught by nationally certified peer tutors. All UM students are eligible for two hours of tutoring per week for each course. Please send us an email for more information or to ask any questions.
Supplemental Instruction
Small group sessions are available to help students succeed in the University’s toughest courses. Group Peer Tutoring is done on a weekly basis where students sit down to discuss course content in a small group setting with the peer tutor serving as a facilitator.
Academic Workshops
This free workshop series instructs students on specific academic skills and strategies to enhance academic performance. Workshop topics include effective test-taking strategies, improving study strategies, utilizing technology, and organization and time management skills. Topics are updated every semester, and students may attend unlimited sessions. Please visit our website for the current workshop schedule.
Learning Specialists
The Camner Center for Academic Resources provides the support of trained Learning Specialists to students experiencing difficulty with academic issues. Students may request a one-on-one meeting with a Learning Specialist to help develop the skills needed to achieve success in their academic careers. Skills covered during these appointments include time management, effective note-taking, college textbook reading, educational technologies, test taking, and other learning strategies. Students can request an appointment with a Learning Specialist through our website. Visit the website for more information about the support services available to students.
Independent Learning Initiative
The Independent Learning Initiative is a fee-based academic support program that provides structure, support, instruction, and monitoring for students needing additional guidance during the college experience. During the semester, students will identify and understand their academic strengths and areas for growth, as well as learn strategies, skills, and technologies to enhance their academic and personal success in college. Participants learn to monitor their academic progress and critically evaluate their current skills and strategies to work towards becoming a successful independent student. For more information about the program or to apply, please visit our website.
