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For Faculty
Welcome Message
 The mission of the Student Academic Resource Center (SARC) is to promote undergraduate student learning, academic achievement, and retention. Building strong partnerships and collaborations with you, the faculty at UCF, will help us accomplish that mission. Allow the SARC staff to share with you their experience and expertise and customize our services and programs to enhance teaching and learning in your class.
For those of you who are already partnering with us, we want to take this opportunity to extend our "Thanks" for all of your wonderful support in our mission for student success. For those of you who would like to start a partnership partnered with SARC or if you are interested in connecting with us in other ways, we encourage you to look through the following section on how to connect with SARC.
Faculty Connections
 Here you will find various ways to connect with SARC from academic success workshops to incorporating Supplemental Instruction or Tutoring as a part of you course curriculum.
Academic Success Workshops - Visit web page
- Request a Workshop - SARC presenters will be more than willing to come out and present a workshop to your class on the topic of your choice. These workshops are presented in an informative and interactive manner and you will notice a difference in students' attitude towards learning. Click on the above link for more information on requesting a workshop for your class.
- In previous semesters, some faculty, have provided extra credit to students if they attend one or more academic success workshop. Documentation of attendance at these workshops can be provided the very next day.
Tutorial Services Information - Visit web page
- Faculty who have been willing to develop a strong partnership with the SARC tutorial staff have noticed an improvement in student's test scores and just as important, class attendance and participation, and an improved attitude towards learning.
- You will receive an advertising packet from SARC at the beginning of the semester. Included will be the semester tutoring schedule. We would appreciate you announcing to your class the tutor's schedule and encouraging students to participate on a regular basis.
- SARC can provide a detailed report regarding the number of students who have attended tutoring on a weekly, monthly, or semester basis.
- We appreciate faculty working in conjunction with tutors and assisting them if they have any questions or concerns regarding discussions during tutorial sessions.
Supplemental Instruction Information - Visit web page
- Most students who attend SI sessions average between ½ to 1 ½ letter grades higher on final course grades
- During the academic year 2004-2005, SARC provided SI sessions to over 16,000 students.
Referring a Student to Become a Peer Tutor or SI leader
- Do you know a student who is organized, encouraging, creative and motivational? Consider referring one of your students to become a peer tutor or SI leader for SARC.
- Qualifications for becoming a Peer Tutor
- Sophomore, junior, or senior, standing at the University of Central Florida.
- Received a B or an A in the course(s) one wishes to tutor.
- Received a very good to excellent recommendation completed by a faculty/staff person at the University of Central Florida or from a person who is familiar with them as a student.
- Must have no campus disciplinary record.
- Completed a successful interview with the Director of SARC.
- Qualifications for becoming an SI leader
- Must be an undergraduate student who has previously taken specific course (preference for juniors/seniors)
- Must have received a minimum of a B in the course
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
- Must be willing to commit 10 hours per week for about 15 weeks per semester
- Must attend all SI meetings and training sessions
- Preference will be given to those who: 1) have earned an "A" in the course, 2) are willing to limit their schedule to about 12 credit hours per semester, and 3) are available for more that 1 year.
SARC Times - Visit Web page
A semester publication for faculty and staff that includes:
- Faculty Voices - a different faculty member is highlighted in each issue
- Updates on major events that SARC has put on such as the Learning Fair and summer motivational event
- SARC initiatives around campus
 UCF Faculty Members in Action!
- Dr. Cherie Geiger Discussing Faculty Expectations
- Guest Speaker, Matt Thompson, Discussing Faculty Expectations
- Dr. Flory Review Session in the Lab
If you have any questions or would simply like more information, please contact SARC at 407-823-5130.
Tutoring Contact:
Ms. Jennifer Wright
SARC Director
jewright@mail.ucf.edu
SI Contact:
Dr. Ana Mack
Coordinator: Supplemental Instruction, Learning Specialist
amack@mail.ucf.edu
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