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In April 2000 FSU was officially recognized for
its Structured Learning Assistance (SLA) Program by
receiving the
Hesburgh Certificate of Excellence. Ferris was one
of five undergraduate colleges or universities in the nation to
receive the award.
The Structured Learning Assistance Program offers all students
the opportunity to improve their study and learning skills in
specific courses and encourages collaborative learning.
The program provides four hours of guided study workshops
each week that improve study skills and promote mastery of the
course content. These workshops are in addition to the regular
class sessions. Enrollment in SLA courses is voluntary; however,
once enrolled, if a student's grade falls below a 2.0, attendance
at workshops is mandatory until the cumulate grade point
improves to a minimum of 2.0.
The integrated system has dramatically improved student pass
rates in challenging courses. SLA students achieve passing
grades at a rate 19 percent higher than students in comparable
classes without SLA workshops.
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