Guidelines for Cultivating Academic Support at an Academic Health Science Center

This paper provides recommendations for implementing an office of academic support at an academic health science center. An office of academic support should provide individual consultation, assessment and feedback, brief term intervention, and appropriate referrals. Resources should be provided to both students and faculty and encourage active engagement in self-directed learning for professional development and academic achievement. Outreach efforts, institutional service, marketing, and program evaluation are additional important endeavor. By following these recommendations, the office of academic support can assist students in need, provide resources to prevent the development of academic difficulties, and promote academic excellence across the institution.