Office of Academic Affairs

Academic Enrichment Division (AED)

About Us

"What We Offer" Flier

The Academic Enrichment Division (AED) was first known as Project Achievement. The Project Achievement Program began at La Roche College in 1977 to provide academic support services to a small number of students. Since then it has grown in membership and scope. We are, however, always looking to increase our population and to find new techniques to support the total development of students including academic, social, leadership, and personal growth.

The primary mission of the Academic Enrichment division is to help students become active, independent and confident learners.

The Division houses several programs and services. The learning program in the Division is the Project Achievement Program. We are also the Center for Support Services. The services include: group and individual tutoring for students in many of the academic divisions, the Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program which assists students in traditionally difficult academic courses and individual assistance with study skills.

Student Employment and Training

The AED has three excellent training programs in place to prepare qualified La Roche students to become Paraprofessionals, Tutors and Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders. Each training program is unique and students may train as either a Tutor, Mentor or SI Leader.

The Tutor and Mentor Training Programs are certified through the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA). The purpose for gaining this certification is twofold.

First, it allows students to receive recognition and positive reinforcement for their successful work from an international organization, CRLA. Secondly, the certificates help set up a standard for the minimum skills and training a tutor or mentor needs to be successful.

There are nearly 60 undergraduate and professional people employed by the Academic Enrichment division. The advantages of joining the student staff at the Division are numerous. This is a great and meaningful employment opportunity for students in the Teacher Education Division! Students have the opportunity to meet other students from around the world! Students have the opportunity to develop their own self-esteem, offer service to others and grow in their own leadership capabilities. And, this is a great opportunity to include meaningful employment on your resume!

Collaborators With Faculty, Staff, and Administrators

In addition to its student services and paraprofessional training programs, the AED staff is available to La Roche's faculty, staff and administrators to work together on student referrals, retention initiatives, and other learning support programs.