About the Academic Success Center

Mission

The Academic Success Center offers student-centered, needs-driven programs and courses to promote academic and personal success and provides tailored services to advance the writing skills of all members of the campus community.

Vision

  • To be a vibrant, meaningful part of students’ academic lives
  • To be an active collaborator with members of the UMD community to meet the current and emerging needs of our diverse range of learners
  • To be an integral piece of UMD’s academic mission

Values

  1. Inclusivity: We welcome all members of the UMD community and celebrate their diverse approaches to writing and learning. We meet others where they are and respect where they want to go.
  2. Empathy and respect: We treat everyone with respect, listen to other points of view, and offer thoughtful, honest responses.
  3. Integrity and trust: We value open conversation, understanding the need to be trustworthy and ethical with those we serve and with one another. We follow through and know that actions speak.
  4. Collaboration and cooperation: We work with others and one another in a collaborative way, seeking to serve in a spirit of cooperation.
  5. Effectiveness: We stay informed, anticipating needs to create innovative, high- quality services and programs.