The Achieving Chemistry Excellence (ACE) program is a collaborative effort by Academic Resources and the Chemistry department to provide learning assistance to students in Chemistry 1025. ACE study sessions are weekly meetings of 1-4 students led by a trained peer leader who received an A in the class during a previous semester. The study sessions include active learning techniques such as note review, creating concept maps and memory cards, learning from practice materials, group discussions, text book review, etc.
The ACE leaders are recommended by the Chemistry department, then screened and approved by Academic Resources. Leaders are selected for their academic strengths, interpersonal skills and their desire to help their peers. Once approved, the peer leaders participate in training in collaborative learning techniques provided by Academic Resources. The leaders attend regular meetings where additional staff development occurs in the form of workshops and discussion.
Student participation in the program is voluntary.
For CHM 1025 students who want to participate in the ACE program, go to Tutortrac to see our availabilities.
ACE availabilities are limited and are based on a first-come, first-served basis.