Faculty/TAs
We are available to help all undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of year, program and standing. Some students who come to see us are struggling academically; others are highly accomplished but want to maintain scholarships or gain admission to graduate or professional schools. SASS offers Learning strategies appointments offers coaching in skills that transfer across disciplines. Some students are seen once to resolve a particular issue; others are seen several times for more in-depth intervention in several areas. Frequently discussed topics include In writing appointments, we work with writers at every stage in their development, from beginners to very proficient writers. We encourage faculty to recommend writing services to all students; even accomplished writers find writing difficult at times. Our goal is to help students become more effective thinkers and writers. We do not edit or proofread students’ work; rather, we work collaboratively with students to identify their challenges in writing essays, labs, reports, and dissertations and to help them develop strategies to overcome these challenges. Many of our writing consultants are experienced professional editors and writers; all have graduate degrees and several have doctoral degrees themselves. Some are faculty members. Please contact us with any other questions or requests. The Centre for Teaching and Learning can provide direct support to faculty who wish to integrate or improve student writing in their courses. Contact them to ask about individual consultations or group workshops about designing writing assignments, assessing student writing, supporting graduate student writers, and integrating writing into lectures, tutorials, and labs.Services for your students
Services for faculty and TAs
SASS is committed to supporting Queen’s faculty in providing academic support for their students. We offer the following options: