PASS

Benefits of PASS

There are many benefits to participating in PASS regularly.

Benefits of PASS for Students

  • Develop individual and group study skills in a conducive environment
  • Organize and examine notes and materials with peers
  • Prepare more effectively for exams, with a focus on mastery of difficult concepts
  • Become comfortable with classmates through group learning, leading to more class participation and a stronger connection with the USF community
  • Learn to collaborate with peers while completing activities and practice problems
  • Receive on average one letter grade higher 
  • Become stronger life-long learners

Benefits of PASS for PASS Leaders

  • Reinforce subject knowledge and mastery needed for post graduate work
  • Develop a variety of technical and professional proficiencies, such as leadership, time-management, and communication skills
  • Acquire familiarity with learning pedagogy and collaborative learning techniques
  • Network with students, faculty, and colleagues
  • Build relevant work experience for resume, including CRLA certification, and gain academic references

Benefits of PASS for Faculty

  • Improve student understanding of concepts 
  • Boost student interactions in class
  • Increase pass rate in course
  • Receive feedback before end-of-semester student evaluations
  • Work closely with and mentor students
  • Build a stronger connection with USF faculty across the Tampa campus

Benefits of PASS for USF

  • Assist with graduation rate and retention
  • Lower rates of Ds, Fs, & Withdrawals from traditionally difficult courses
  • Establish consistent and effective academic support for students 
  • Develop USF leaders among faculty and student body