
The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) is dedicated to helping students achieve success in their academics and overall college experience. The CAE promotes improved academic performance and student persistence through strategies that lead to active learning, engagement, and self-regulation.
The Center
Our Mission
The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) works closely with students, faculty, and other departments within the Division of Student Affairs and throughout the University to proactively and efficiently identify and implement strategies to bolster students’ academic and personal success.



Resources
Success Advising
Your success advisor will work with you to identify your academic and personal goals, discuss and better understand your strengths and possible challenges, and connect you with different resources available to achieve your goals.
Undergraduate Tutorial Program
The Undergraduate Tutorial Program within the CAE is currently offering virtual, peer tutoring support for a variety of undergraduate courses during the fall and spring semesters.
Academic Workshops
The CAE currently offers virtual small-group workshops to provide undergraduate students with the foundational tools they need to succeed in their in-person, hybrid, and online courses.
Tools for Success
The CAE provides supplemental learning assistance to undergraduate students looking to improve their academic abilities.
Meet Our Staff

Stephanie Hricko-Gauss
Director, Academic Success Programs
Center for Academic Excellence
3rd Floor Axinn Library
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David Renz
Student Success Advisor Center for Academic Excellence
3rd Floor Axinn Library
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Contact Us
Center for Academic Excellence
Office:
3rd Floor Axinn Library
516-463-2000
CAE@waucondaorchards.com