العربية
Dr. Muna Al Badaai
Coordinator
Tel: (+968)26850100 – Ext: 197
Direct: (+968) 26850197
Ms. Saba Al Barmani
Administrative officer
Tel: (+968)26850100 – Ext: 603
Email: sasu@su.edu.om
Time: Sunday – Thursday
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
SASU is located in the Learning Resources Center (LRC), 2nd Floor
@ sasu_soharuni
92350058
Student Academic Support Unit
SASU Objectives
- To provide holistic co-curricular support for students to enable them progress and succeed in their academic life.
- To enhance students’ academic as well as interpersonal skills by organizing different activities and events.
- To provide individual and group support opportunities in various academic fields and disciplines.
- To provide adequate support to at-risk students to improve their academic performance.
- To promote Peer Tutoring initiatives among students.
- To empower students for running student-led initiatives.
Unit Divisions
The Writing Center aims to develop and improve students’ writing skills and confidence to be better writers.
Services
- Individual and group sessions on various writing strategies and skills
- Professional advice and feedback to students on quality of their writing
- Academic, professional and creative writing consultations
- IELTS writing practice tasks
- Referencing and other related services
The Tutorial Center offers support in a wide range of subject areas through one-to-one and small group tutorial sessions.
Services
- Tutorials in different faculty courses
- General Arabic speaking sessions
- General English skills sessions (speaking/ reading/ grammar)
- Presentation skill trainings
- IELTS speaking test practice and other related services
SASU organizes regular daily/ weekly activities and workshops related to personal, social and technical skills. To know more about these, please follow this link (SASU Activity Calendar).
Become a Peer Tutor
Benefits of Being a Peer Tutor at SU:
- Enhanced understanding of subjects
- Paid opportunity
- Appointments based on your schedule
- Improved communication skills
- Increased confidence
- Valuable teaching experience
- Improved time management
- Networking opportunities
- Resume enhancement
Peer Tutors’ Skills and Qualifications:
- be a registered SU student
- have completed the course or the subject that he/she wants to give tutorials in with grade 3.7 or above. If the student wants to give tutorials in his/ her current registered courses, a letter on the student’s performance from the course coordinators should be sent to the SASU coordinator
- have achieved a GPA of 3 or higher
- have good English/ Arabic communication skills
- show willingness to undergo training sessions
If you are interested in becoming a peer tutor and possess the required skills and qualifications, please fill out Peer Tutor Application Form.
Note: Submitting the application does not guarantee a position as a peer tutor, and selection is based on the tutoring program needs and the interview.
Meet Our Peer Tutors
Shuli Akter
Faculty of EngineeringEmbracing failure, developing a growth mindset, self-efficacy, and being optimistic can lead to your goals accomplishment.
Ahmed Al Khaldi
Faculty of EngineeringEducation is the key that unlocks doors to the future and gives you the power to achieve your dreams.
Baraah Al-Hattali
Faculty of Language StudiesDedicated goals are the driving force that mobilize and steer your expansive, exploratory learning experience.
Abu Ahmed Mithu
Faculty of Computing and Information TechnologyFix your goals, build yourself and make success.
Akram Said
Faculty of Computing and Information TechnologyA year from now, you will wish you had started today!