What Are Students Saying About ORAS?

• "The program is a great help."
• "I was very grateful to have such a concerned and helpful counselor (Program Specialist)."
• "I have used the study skills suggested for me and they worked out well and are reflected in my grades."
• "The program did a whole lot more than what I expected."
• "I have implemented time management strategies to my weekly schedule. I am better prepared for classes and not stressed as much as I used to be."
• "My counselor (Program Specialist) recognized me as a person first and then a student."
• "The program helped keep me on track and motivated. It let’s you know how you are doing all while giving you the opportunity to connect with someone who cares about your future."
• "I would encourage anyone who is struggling to become a part of this program."
• "The faculty feedback form (progress report) gave me confidence and it let me know what I had to improve in."
• “Don’t’ change anything; everything was perfect.”
• “Overall, the staff is enthusiastic in providing quality service.”
• “The tutor/SI leader reviewed the course material to ensure I understood.”
• “The Tutoring/SI office staff treated me well.”
• “The Tutoring/SI application process was simple.”
• “Tutoring/SI prevented me from dropping the course.”
• “The tutor/SI leader increased my interest in the subject.”
• “The tutor/SI leader expected me to be prepared for the session.”
• “The tutor/SI leader used the time wisely in the sessions.”
• “The chosen method(s) of communication (email, telephone) worked well.”
• “Tutoring/SI increased my self-confidence.”
• “The tutor/SI leader used the time wisely in the sessions.”
• “Tutoring/SI is a valuable service.”
• “The tutor/SI leader was able to explain the subject matter to me well.”
• “Tutoring/SI helped [me] to understand the course material better.”