The Office of Academic Enhancement, part of the Division of Academic Affairs, complements and supplements the curriculum with services and programs designed to assist students reach their full potential. Academic Enhancement collaborates with the academic deans, the departments under their supervision, and the Division of Student Affairs to enhance students' experiences at Radford University. In this way, students have the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of activities that are intellectually stimulating, prepare them for post-graduate careers, and increase the likelihood they will successfully complete their programs of study at Radford University. Academic Enhancement encompasses:
 
  • New Student Programs (NSP), which offers a comprehensive web of support for new students, beginning with Quest and transfer orientation programs.  NSP also coordinates the offering of UNIV 100, Introduction to Higher Education, the FIRST and SORTS retention programs, and academic advising for pre-major students.
     
  • The Center for International Education, which assists students pursuing study abroad, facilitates international programs on campus, and advises international students, faculty, and departments with immigration needs.
     
  • Faculty Development Center, which provides opportunities for faculty, staff, and graduate students to gain new skills, enhance old ones, and continue to work toward improving the RU community of learners.
     
  • The Learning Assistance and Resource Center (LARC), which provides academic support through tutoring in disciplines such as math and science, writing assistance for all disciplines, reading help in content courses, learning strategies workshops, and one-on-one counseling.
     
  • Academic Advising, in which faculty and professional advisors help students make good choices about courses, programs and majors so that they might achieve their academic, personal, and social goals.
     
  • Technology in Learning Center, which is devoted to developing approaches to effectively integrate technology into the learning environment at RU. The TLC works with faculty, staff and students to support the effective use of technology to improve teaching and learning.

  • Experiential Learning and Career Services, which enhances the ability of students to secure satisfying employment by working in concert with faculty to help students better understand themselves and their interests; by providing them with the opportunity to engage in practical experiences to complement the knowledge they gain in the classroom; by helping them build confidence in the job search process; and by providing them with contacts with employers and internship sites.

  • Academic Outreach

  • Summer School

The Office of Academic Enhancement is committed to finding and implementing innovative ways to serve Radford's students.  Comments, questions, and suggestions about Academic Enhancement are encouraged.  Remarks and inquiries may be directed to me or to any of the Academic Enhancement Directors listed. 



                                   Dr. Steve Lerch
                                   Vice Provost for Academic Enhancement
                                    slerch@radford.edu