SSS Director's Message

 

The Student Success System (SSS) at the University of Nizwa offers a comprehensive support framework designed to enhance student success across various disciplines. The system is divided into four main academic support units: the Anjiz Resource Lab, the Writing Center (TWC), the Learning Enhancement Center (LEC), and the Institutional Testing Lab (ISTL). Each of these centers focuses on specific areas of academic development, such as language skills, mathematics, sciences, and exam preparation. Together, they provide a wide range of services, including peer tutorials, workshops, exam preparation sessions, and support for students with disabilities, all aimed at fostering academic excellence and improving overall student performance.

 

SSS Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Aims

 

Vision:

The Student Success System (SSS) will be recognized as a student-centered academic support provider that helps learners improve, succeed, and achieve their full potential.

 

Mission:

The Student Success System is a support hub that aims to foster quality academic support across the curriculum in assisting with the improvement of learners’ language skills, as well as their scientific, mathematical, and computer proficiencies.

 

Core values and principles:

1.      Academic Excellence
2.      Academic Integrity
3.      Contribute to Student Success
4.      Quality Peer Mentoring Programs
5.      Equitable Academic Support Provisions

 

Strategic Aims:

 

1.      Provide student-centered learning opportunities for learners to practice and develop essential academic skills.

 

2.      Promote academic excellence and integrity through student mentoring programs that develop authentic academic writing practices and support independent learning.

 

3.      Provide academic support through customized 1-on-1 tutorials and small group workshops to enhance learning opportunities.

 

4.      Provide open learning environments that support innovation and creativity for students to practice and develop their knowledge and academic interests.

 

5.      Provide peer mentoring training and assist peer tutorial staff with gaining relevant work experience, leadership opportunities, and effective time management skills.