ABOUT
The Center for Academic Excellence provides holistic, targeted learning support for Rush students and faculty.
Writing Support
- We are available to help out during any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming and organizing ideas to revision and final editing.
- We can teach you how to format papers in APA, and answer specific questions about APA conventions.
- Our English as a Second Language (ESL) Specialist is trained to help English language learners with sentence structure, word form and word choice, grammar, punctuation and pronunciation.
- 1-on-1 Zoom workshops: Our Academic Specialists make appointments that work with your schedule to build your writing skills and improve your academic success and confidence.
- We help with course papers, theses, dissertations, personal statements, and cv/resumes.
Mathematics and Statistics Support
- Assistance in statistics coursework and review of mathematical concepts.
- Support with SPSS, Excel, and REDCap.
- Available to assist with most research projects.
Research Support
- Quantitative and qualitative research support is available for projects, capstones, theses, and dissertations.
- Academic coaches can offer guidance from start to finish so you do not miss a step.
Academic Coaching
- Academic Coaches make 1-on-1 appointments that work with your schedule to support your professional goals and aid in your academic success and confidence.
- Improve your academic performance by getting help with time management skills, study skills, and text anxiety.
Faculty Support
- Faculty may schedule course support sessions with CAE staff to provide supplemental instruction on a range of topics including writing, academic skills, metacognition and learning, REDCap, and project organization and planning.
- Developed in collaboration with faculty, these sessions are tailored to provide proactive learning support early in the assignment timeline.
ProQuest Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Submissions
- The CAE oversees the formatting and final copy submission of all RUSH theses and dissertations to ProQuest Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Administrator (ETD)
- Please refer to the CAE Manuals, Handouts and Online Tools page to view our presentation on ProQuest ETD.
- If you have any questions regarding processes presented, please contact our office at cae@rush.edu
Important Deadlines for Thesis & Dissertation Submissions
Spring 2024
- Format Check Submission: 2/12
- Final Copy Submission: 4/10
Summer 2024
- Format Check Submission: 7/1
- Final Copy Submission: 8/16
Fall 2024
- Format Check Submission: 10/1
- Final Copy Submission: 11/31
Spring 2025
- Format Check Submission: 3/1
- Final Copy Submission: 4/15
For information regarding the format check and submission process, please visit our LibGuide. For any additional questions, please email us at cae@rush.edu.