Center Accolades
Read about our student accolades.
JANICE HOLMES INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION CAMPUS CHAMPION
May 9, 2022
The International Center for Supplemental Instruction named LSU accounting professor
Janice Holmes the 2021 SI Campus Champion in recognition of her contribution and involvement
within the university’s SI program.
SI Campus Champion is awarded to individuals who are not employed by the SI program but advocate for the program’s success.
Holmes has partnered with the Center for Academic Success since January 2010, serving as a faculty partner for SI Leaders and professional staff.
CAS SHOWCASES FALL 2020 ACADEMIC SUPPORT ACHIEVEMENTS
November 4, 2020
LSU’s Center for Academic Success (CAS), a two-time nationally certified Learning
Center of Excellence, continues to lead the way during a time of unprecedented uncertainty.
The CAS Academic Support Unit, in particular, has made exciting changes to better
serve students.
The CAS Academic Support Unit innovated new and improved ways to support students in their transition to remote learning via the CAS Online website. Both Supplemental Instruction and tutoring moved to online formats delivered via Zoom. Through CAS Online, students have the option to meet with Supplemental Instruction leaders and tutors remotely. Study Group sessions continue to take place in-person, using safety protocols, this semester at the Shell Tutorial Center.
CAS LAUNCHES CAS ONLINE
March 30, 2020
The LSU Center for Academic Success recently launched CAS Online, an online platform
that provides support services for students while they transition to remote learning.
Through CAS Online, students can access free CAS services and resources, no matter
where they are.
Services include online tutoring, Academic Coaching, and Supplemental Instruction.
Read full CAS Online Press Release.
CAS AGAIN DESIGNATED A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
October 31, 2019
LSU’s acclaimed learning center, the Center for Academic Success (CAS), has garnered
another national award. The National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA) designated
LSU’s CAS as one of only a few Learning Centers of Excellence in the country. NCLCA
which represents more than 1,500 learning centers, supports higher education learning
centers through professional development, certifications, standard-setting and awards.
Read full NCLCA Announcement Press Release.
LSU CAS PROMOTES PAM BALL TO ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
August 19, 2019
Effective August 1, 2019 Pam Ball leads the LSU Center for Academic Success’s (CAS)
Office of Academic Engagement and Achievement as Associate Director. Previous to her
promotion, Ball served students as an Academic Coach, Program Coordinator and Program
Manager for the department since 1999. In her previous positions she was responsible
for overseeing several academic programs, events and also met with students one-on-one
to plan effective learning strategies and healthy habits for academic success. Prior
to CAS, Ball’s professional experience included counseling, corporate training and
program development.
Read more about the Office of Academic Engagement and Achievement administrative changes.
Division of Student Affairs Innovation Award for CAS Course Connections
Division of Student Affairs Service Award (Susan Saale)
The International Center for Supplemental Instruction, Supplemental Instruction Certification
Division of Student Affairs Academic Partner Award (Nanette Cheatham)
NCLCA Learning Center of Excellence Certification
Division of Student Life and Enrollment Innovation Award for Faculty Focus
Division of Student Life and Enrollment Assessment Award
NASPA Promising Practices between Academic and Student Affairs Award
Division of Student Life and Enrollment Model Collaboration Award for Academic Intervention Team
International SI Leader Award (Hunter Chapman)
Division of Student Life and Enrollment Model Collaboration Award for Success Quest
NASPA Program Excellence Award for IMPACT