Programs for Student Achievement (PSA)

Programs for Student Achievement offers the Programs for Academic Development and Retention (PADR) course, which is designed to provide opportunities for students to acquire and build effective learning strategies and personal management skills to aid them in college and beyond. These courses are open to all students at Texas Tech University. The course meets for 12 weeks, offering students personalized support through classroom interactions and individual coaching opportunities.

The PADR student will learn to develop focus, purpose, and direction to achieve success not only in academia but also on a personal and professional level. PADR courses address factors that limit academic performance and implement strategies to overcome such factors. Students in PADR will also learn to effectively locate and utilize campus resources to aid in building and maintaining academic success.

In addition to classroom interaction, students have the opportunity for individualized plans, which might include one-on-one time with an instructor or university life coach. This time allows for collaboration between student and instructor as they work on specific problems hindering success.

The PSA offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Contact: Box 45020 Lubbock, TX 79409, Room 214 Drane Hall, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/ucsa/, 806.742.3928; padr@ttu.edu

Courses

• PADR 0010 - Strategies for Academic Achievement for the Media and Communication Major
• PADR 0011 - Strategies for Academic Achievement for the Math or Science Major
• PADR 0021 - Strategies for Academic Achievement
• PADR 0022 - Strategies for Academic Achievement in the College of Visual and Performing Arts
• PADR 0031 - Strategies for Academic Achievement for the College of Arts and Sciences Major
• PADR 0041 - Strategies for Academic Achievement for the College of Human Sciences Major
• PADR 0051 - Strategies for Academic Achievement for the Non-Traditional Student
• PADR 0061 - Strategies for Academic Achievement University Programs
• PADR 0071 - Strategies for Academic Achievement for Majors in Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
• PADR 0080 - Theory and Development for Academic Achievement
• PADR 0081 - Strategies for Academic Achievement for the College of Business Major
• PADR 0090 - Theories of Academic Integration
• PADR 0091 - Strategies for Academic Achievement for the Engineering Major