Center for Learning Enrichment and Research for Students (CLEARS)

These programs are aimed to help students who did not reach requirements for retention, i.e., Quality Point Average (QPA), in the university. Students may avail of or be recommended to these programs when their performance reflects that they cannot maintain the academic standards of the university. As such, students may be allowed to continue their studies in the university after they’ve taken and passed the intervention programs.

In addition, these programs seek to help students who are currently struggling with their academic requirements; modules on foundational skills such as RSWL (Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening), Productivity, and Critical Thinking are offered.

Compared to Academic Intervention Programs, students may avail of, or be recommended to, Academic Support Programs instead during the semester.

Mentoring Enrichment and Engagement Training (MEET)

The MEET program is a one-time intervention program for students applying for university readmission. It consists of academic (intensive reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and non-academic (soft skills) modules.

MEET is composed of students who did not meet their required QPA either for the program (PNRA) or the university (UNRA). Upon completion, these students have the opportunity to return to the university (UNRA) or their program (if PNRA).

Math Clinic

The Math Clinic is an academic support program in partnership with the Institute of Arts and Sciences – Math Department (IAS – Math) and the Institute of Education (IE). The program is for 1st year students and is meant to provide them a review of essential mathematical concepts to ensure that they have the necessary skills to learn the math-related subjects in their curriculum. The topics are as follows:

1. Algebra
2. Geometry and Trigonometry
3. Precalculus
4. Calculus
5. Basic Probability

Likewise, to ensure the program’s effectiveness, a pre-test and post-test is administered to the students.

Productivity Workshop (ProWork)

CLEARS’ Productivity Workshop (ProWork) aims to help students manage their academics through workshops on topics related to Time Management, Task Management, Goal Setting, and Maintaining Good Habits.

The workshop is conducted face-to-face; several sessions run each week, from the 3^rd to the 16^th week of the semester. Students may book a session that fits their schedule.

Critical Thinking Workshop (CT Workshop)

The workshop intends to reinforce skills and practices on Critical Thinking, a skill crucial for students’ academic development and career after the university. This workshop covers the ff. topics:

1.            Crafting and Evaluating Arguments

2.            Common Fallacies to Avoid

3.            Common Heuristics to Avoid

The workshop runs face-to-face. Several sessions run each week, from the 3^rd to the 16^th week of the semester. Students may book a session that fits their schedule.

These programs are meant to enhance the rigor of research conducted by our students during their time in the university.

Academic Integrity Day (AID)

This annual event is intended to promote the importance of integrity in our faculty and students’ academic work.

Thesis Writing Workshop

This seminar is designed for 3rd to 5th year students who are currently working on their thesis. The workshop aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of FEU’s principles and best practices on thesis writing and academic integrity. The workshop is designed to guide students through the thesis writing process: Thesis formatting, Citing, Paraphrasing, and Finding reputable resources.

By the end of this seminar, students will have learned the essential principles and best practices for thesis writing and academic integrity. They will be better equipped to produce high-quality, well-researched theses that meet FEU’s standards.

Module 1: Paraphrasing & Digital Support Tools for Writing

Effective paraphrasing is a critical skill in thesis writing, and this module will focus on ensuring that students understand the importance of paraphrasing. Students will learn how to properly paraphrase sources and how to avoid plagiarism through effective paraphrasing. Additionally, the module will cover the responsible use of tech tools such as Grammarly. By the end of the module, students will have a clear understanding of the importance of paraphrasing and how it can help them to produce high-quality work while being aware of the limitations of tech tools.

Module 2: Citations (APA 7th ed) & Digital Support Tools for Referencing

Proper citation is essential in thesis writing, and this module will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how to properly cite sources using APA 7th edition style. Students will learn how to avoid common mistakes in citation and how to ensure that their thesis is properly cited. The module will also touch on digital assistive tools such as Mendeley and Zotero that may help organize references efficiently. By the end of the module, students will have a solid understanding of the importance of proper citation and how it can impact the credibility of their work.

Module 3: Reputable Resources

This module will focus on the importance of using reputable resources in thesis writing. Students will learn how to find and evaluate reputable sources. They will also learn how to properly integrate credible sources into their thesis. By the end of the module, students will have a solid understanding of the importance of using reputable resources and how it can impact the quality of their work.

Module 4: Formatting

This module focuses on the importance of formatting in thesis writing. Students will be oriented on FEU’s Thesis Style Guide styles and its appropriate use. They will be briefed on how to properly format different elements of a thesis, including the title page, abstract, and reference list.

Thesis Editing

The Language Learning Center’s (LLC) Thesis Editing is a service offered to select graduate and undergraduate students of Far Eastern University-Manila who need assistance in improving the writing mechanics of their thesis. The editors are selected through a qualifying examination and continual editors’ training.

The Intensive English Language Course (INTELAC) is designed to provide English proficiency training to students who want to improve their command of the English language. The course develops learners’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for use in academic and non-academic tasks. Enrollment in INTELAC is a requirement for FEU students who need to meet the university’s required English proficiency, based on the results of their English Proficiency Examination (EPE).

The FEU English Proficiency Examination (EPE) is a standardized test that determines an individual’s level of proficiency in the English language. International students who do not have a valid TOEFL or IELTS certificate are required to take the EPE before admission to the university. The EPE may also be taken by Filipino students who need a language proficiency certification.

IDP’s Envoy English Proficiency Exam is a collaboration between FEU-CLEARS and IDP Education. The test is administered through Envoy’s web-based application and is guided by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The exam provides both the test administrator and the test takers insights to improve the latter’s English proficiency. It measures the test taker’s reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills and eventually generates scores patterned after the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). FEU students take this test at the start and end of their studies in FEU.

The test and the students’ scores are used to develop and enhance our language and learning-related programs. Furthermore, it provides the students key information about their English proficiency, i.e., their current level and recommendations to further improve it, in case they wish to pursue a career abroad.