Center for Academic Engagement

The Center for Academic Engagement (CAE) provides individualized academic coaching to support and build the skills essential for student success.

The Center for Academic Engagement is committed to assisting our students remotely as follows:

  • All Academic Coaching sessions will be held virtually through email, phone and/or Zoom until in-person classes resume.
  • Appointments for Academic Coaching sessions can be scheduled by emailing the appropriate staff member at their email address listed below:
  • All Engage-N-Go mini workshops will be held virtually, 1-on-1 for the remainder of the semester. Please email Andy Roberts at a.roberts@hvcc.edu to schedule an Engage-N-Go workshop.

We Can Help

Services and Support

We offer: one-to-one academic coaching; mini workshops; group study; referrals to other support offices; computers for student use.

Programs

Working with departments on campus, we coordinate the following programs: Collegiate Academic Support Program (CASP); Graduation, Achievement and Placement (GAP) Program; Student Senate and Athletics Retention Program (SSARP); Veteran Peer Mentors.

Staff

We take a student-centered approach to provide students with a solid point of contact to help navigate all aspects of the collegiate experience.

Vision, Mission and Goal

We are committed to increase achievement and success of all Hudson Valley Community College students.

 

Who should visit the CAE?

  • Students who are on academic probation are strongly encouraged to utilize CAE services to improve study skills.
  • Students who are struggling with a single course, or several courses.
  • Students who are performing well in their coursework, but would like to improve their study habits, time management skills and/or overall academic performance.
  • Remember, the CAE is open and available to all Hudson Valley Community College students (including full-time, part-time, distance learning (online) and evening students.)

When should I visit the CAE?

  • When course work, life issues and/or grades are causing you stress.
  • When you'd like to improve your grades.
  • When you feel like you could use encouragement and support.
  • When you'd like to brush up on skills essential to college success.
  • When you're not sure which college office(s) you should visit to get all of the help you need.
  • When you'd like to do homework, use computers and/or study in a supportive environment.
  • When you receive a call or email inviting you to stop by the CAE.
    Faculty, staff, and advisors are encouraged to refer students to our office.
    NOTE: A referral to the CAE does NOT mean that you are failing your class, not doing all of your coursework, etc. A referral to the CAE is simply a way for your instructor to point you in a direction to improve your overall college experience.

Get in Touch

Center for Academic Engagement
Siek Campus Center, Room 230
(518) 629-7550
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.