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ways to improve your intellectual wellness:- Be proactive and ask for help or seek resources before you start to struggle in a class..
- Identify a faculty or staff mentor on campus.
- Schedule office hours in a class that inspires you or in a class where you a struggling.
- Form study groups with your classmates to help learn material faster and to have peers help hold you accountable.
- Seek opportunities outside of the classroom to expand your learning, such as museums, science centers, and the President's Speaker Series.
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Intellectual Wellness
Intellectual wellness encourages a curiosity for life and the mindset of life-long learning. The intellectually well individual seeks out opportunities for mental stimulation whether it is learning a new skill, following creative passions or exploring opportunities for academic growth.
Student Resources Accordion Open
Due to COVID-19 concerns, several programs and services may be offered virtually. Those items are denoted with an * below.
Academic success and support
- Academic Success Centers*: Receive academic support for over 100 classes through tutoring, supplemental instruction, and peer academic coaching.
- Learning Specialist*: Meet to develop a success plan, or receive help with academic skills such as time management, textbook reading, and test-taking.
- Cline Library*: Check out books, rent equipment like laptops and cameras, request documents from other universities, and find study spaces.
- Writing Commons*: Receive assistance during any stage of the writing process. Appointments are available both online and in person.
- Academic Advising*: Get assistance with degree selection, course selection and sequencing, resource and tool referral, enrollment, and policy interpretation.
- NAU Mentoring Programs*: The programs provide a guide who offers support and reflection during a time of personal growth and transition
- Student Support Services*: SSS serves first-generation, income-eligible, and students with disabilities to ensure success in college.
- The MakerLab: Includes an array of 21 MakerBot 3D printers – plus materials, tools, and electronics for you to explore your creativity.
- The Studios: Offers iMac & Dell Precision 3620 Engineering computers, multimedia production equipment, software, and a variety of production rooms.
- Graduate Test Prep*: Affordable instruction for GRE, GMAT, and LSAT testing.
- Undergraduate Research: Get involved with a research project to build skills, network, and work closely with faculty.
- First Year Seminar Program: This program serves as an entry point for NAU’s interdisciplinary Liberal Studies program, promoting students’ progression towards graduation.
Disability resources and inclusion
- Study Abroad: Learn more about how you can study abroad at NAU.
- IMQ Trainings: Attend an IMQ training to learn how you can support different communities at NAU.
- Disability Resources: Access resources for disability accommodations and accessibility technology on campus.
- Center for University Access and Inclusion: Explore NAU’s strategic plan for diversity.
Learning outside of the classroom
- NAU Art Museum: Attend an exhibit in NAU’s historic Old Main.
- boundaryless@NAU: Connect to people and resources to build strong communication skills.
- Liberal Studies Program: Explore the programs, majors, and events offered through the Liberal Studies program.
- College of Arts and Letters events: Attend a play, concert, or more.
Employee Resources Accordion Closed
Workplace skills enhancement and support
- American Red Cross Certification Classes: Become certified in First Aid and/or CPR.
- Cline Library: Check out books, rent equipment like laptops and cameras, request documents from other universities, and/or use various resources (e.g., recording booths, editing software, meeting rooms).
- Employee Assistance and Wellness: Engage in consultations, workshops, and presentations designed to improve workplace performance and relations.
- Flagstaff Public Library: Check out books and other rentable media materials.
- Learning and Development: Engage in professional development with trainers from Human Resources.
- Udemy: Engage in online learning, choosing from thousands of subjects and presenters.
- NAU Information Technology Services Training/Development: Improve your technological knowledge and skills.
Disability resources and inclusion
- Center for University Access and Inclusion: Access resources related to university access and inclusion for all.
- Disability Resources: Improve access to campus-wide materials and spaces.
- Employee Accommodations: Consult with a DR specialist regarding potential accommodations in the workplace based on a documented disability.
- IMQ Trainings: Improve your multicultural awareness for all members of the university community through IMQ services and activities.
Learning outside of the workplace
- Boundaryless: Become a mentor who helps students to thrive in a dynamic world and job market, identify opportunity and solutions amidst challenges, and build a successful life and career.
- Coconino Community College: Take a class for credit or no credit through CCC.
- Employee Tuition Reduction Program: Take NAU classes at an affordable price.
- Udemy: Engage in online learning, choosing from thousands of subjects and presenters.
- NAU Art Museum: Learn about a local, up-and-coming, or established artists through exhibits that rotate throughout the year.