PASS
Benefits of PASS
There are many benefits to participating in PASS regularly.
Benefits of PASS for Students
- Develop individual and group study skills in a conducive environment
- Organize and examine notes and materials with peers
- Prepare more effectively for exams, with a focus on mastery of difficult concepts
- Become comfortable with classmates through group learning, leading to more class participation and a stronger connection with the ±«Óãtv community
- Learn to collaborate with peers while completing activities and practice problems
- Receive on average one letter grade higher
- Become stronger life-long learners
Benefits of PASS for PASS Leaders
- Reinforce subject knowledge and mastery needed for post graduate work
- Develop a variety of technical and professional proficiencies, such as leadership, time-management, and communication skills
- Acquire familiarity with learning pedagogy and collaborative learning techniques
- Network with students, faculty, and colleagues
- Build relevant work experience for resume, including CRLA certification, and gain academic references
Benefits of PASS for Faculty
- Improve student understanding of concepts
- Boost student interactions in class
- Increase pass rate in course
- Receive feedback before end-of-semester student evaluations
- Work closely with and mentor students
- Build a stronger connection with ±«Óãtv faculty across the Tampa campus
Benefits of PASS for ±«Óãtv
- Assist with graduation rate and retention
- Lower rates of Ds, Fs, & Withdrawals from traditionally difficult courses
- Establish consistent and effective academic support for students
- Develop ±«Óãtv leaders among faculty and student body