M*A*S*H review sessions are offered for a limited number of courses which students and faculty have identified as difficult. These courses may have heavy homework assignments or they may require understanding of new and difficult concepts. Whatever the reason, some courses are more challenging than others. M*A*S*H helps students meet that challenge.
Each study group is guided by a M*A*S*H leader, an undergraduate student who has taken the course before and who, therefore, understands the course material and what the instructor expects. M*A*S*H leaders attend all class lectures, take notes, complete assigned readings and other assignments, and conduct three or four 50-minute M*A*S*H sessions each week. By attending class and demonstrating effective student behavior, M*A*S*H leaders can assist students with the language of the discipline, the integration of lecture and readings, and the development of good study habits.
Through the M*A*S*H program, students become actively involved with the content material in a supportive environment. Studies show students who attend M*A*S*H sessions regularly earn higher grades than students electing not to participate. But even more important, M*A*S*H participants master new concepts, learn to put ideas into perspective, and develop a better way to study. M*A*S*H is offered by the office of Academic Advising.