Academic Skills Navigator
The academic skills navigator provides one-on-one targeted intervention for students – which can include skills related to time management and organization, study strategies, stress management, social interactions, health and wellness, and self-advocacy.
The academic skills navigator also runs groups such as meal meet-ups and open study opportunities. Academic skills navigator services are open to any student who is currently enrolled with the SSD office. For more information about academic skills navigator services, please contact SSD.
Academic Skills Navigator FAQ’s and Cancellation Policy
Q. How often can I meet with the academic skills navigator?
The number of times a student meets with the academic skills navigator a semester is determined on their academic support needs, and what skill building would be most helpful for them as a student. Some students only require one meeting, while other students prefer to meet regularly. Students can schedule a max of one appointment every two weeks with the academic skills navigator.
Q. What if I need to cancel my appointment with the academic skills navigator?
The academic skills navigator provides voluntary academic skill support to students who are enrolled with the Services for Students with Disabilities office. If you are unable to make your scheduled appointment, it is the expectation that you cancel your appointment 24 hours prior to the start of your appointment. Canceling an appointment involves emailing the academic skills navigator at sboreali@binghamton.edu that you are no longer able to attend.
Not contacting the academic skills navigator 24 hours prior to your appointment, or failing to show up for your scheduled appointment, will result in a record of a “no show”. After two “no shows”, or showing up late by 15 minutes or more to two appointments in a semester, a student must meet with the Director of Services for Students with Disabilities before they are able to schedule another appointment for academic skills navigator services.
The academic skills navigator provides services to any student enrolled with the Services for Students with Disabilities office, and “no show” or late cancellation appointments take valuable schedule space away from fellow students who would like to utilize this service.
Q. What if I am late for my appointment?
If you are 15 or more minutes late, you will be asked to reschedule your appointment for a different date and time.
Q. What can the academic skills navigator help me with?
The academic skills navigator provides one-on-one targeted intervention for students, which can include skills related to time management and organization, study strategies, social interactions, health and wellness, and self-advocacy skills.
Q. How long is my meeting with the academic skills navigator?
Academic skills navigator meetings can last up to 45 minutes.
Q. What should I bring to my meeting with the academic skills navigator?
It is recommended that you bring any materials that you would like to use or review at the meeting. This can include a computer or tablet, planner, calendar, syllabi, and assignment descriptions or rubrics.