Center for Academic Engagement

1. Attend every class
   Consistent attendance improves understanding and retention.
2. Stay organized
   Use a planner, calendar, or app to track assignments and deadlines.
3. Manage your time
   Break large projects into smaller, manageable tasks.
4. Take effective notes
   Focus on key concepts, examples, and questions.
5. Read actively
   Highlight important points and summarize material in your own words.
6. Ask questions
   Seek clarification from instructors, tutors, or classmates.
7. Use campus resources
   Take advantage of tutoring, writing centers, libraries, and academic support services.
8. Study consistently
   Short, regular study sessions are more effective than cramming.
9. Participate in class
   Engagement helps deepen understanding and build confidence.
10. Develop a growth mindset
    View challenges as opportunities to learn and improve.

Remember: Success in college isn't about knowing everything—it's about learning how to learn.

• Students who have been referred to the CAE.
• Students who are on academic probation are strongly encouraged to utilize CAE services to improve study skills.
• Students who are struggling with a single course, or several courses.
• Students who are performing well in their coursework, but would like to improve their study habits, time management skills and/or overall academic performance.
• Remember, the CAE is open and available to all Hudson Valley Community College students (including full-time, part-time, distance learning (online) and evening students.)

• When you have received a referral to the CAE.
• When course work, life issues and/or grades are causing you stress.
• When you'd like to improve your grades.
• When you feel like you could use encouragement and support.
• When you'd like to brush up on skills essential to college success.
• When you're not sure which college office(s) you should visit to get all of the help you need.
• When you'd like to do homework, use computers and/or study in a supportive environment.
• When you receive a call or email inviting you to stop by the CAE.
  Faculty, staff, and advisors are encouraged to refer students to our office.
  NOTE: A referral to the CAE does NOT mean that you are failing your class, not doing all of your coursework, etc. A referral to the CAE is simply a way for your instructor to point you in a direction to improve your overall college experience.