Achieve Your Academic Potential
The Center for Academic Enrichment (CAE) at Luther College empowers students to grow as confident, independent learners equipped to succeed both in and beyond the classroom. Rooted in the college’s commitment to the liberal arts, service, student support, CAE supports the academic and personal development of all students through individualized services tailored to their unique goals and challenges.
We offer a range of free, student-centered resources—including academic coaching, peer tutoring, and skill-building workshops—grounded in research-based practices. By fostering self-advocacy, resilience, and a strong sense of agency, CAE helps students build essential academic skills, strengthen their self-efficacy, and prepare for a lifetime of learning and contribution.
File an SOS Referral
Submitting an SOS Referral is a way for faculty, staff, and students to notify the CAE when students are experiencing academic or personal difficulties. The referral will then be triaged and sent to appropriate departments creating a ‘circle of care’ for the student.
While the SOS Referral system is a retention strategy, it is required that professors only use this tool when all other means of contacting the student has been unsuccessful.
Some reasons to file an SOS Referral include when a student:
- Frequently does not attend class
- Lacks engagement
- Earns a low grade and tutoring is recommended
Then click “Send Alert”, search for the student, and send alert.
Sophomore Strides
If you’re entering your sophomore year, check out this year-long program. You’ll discover how to identify resources and form a support system to successfully navigate your academic path.
Finals Pancake Event hosted by OSS.
Left to right: Michelle Boike, Ann Smith, and Heather Cote, Student Success & Support Staff.
Ann Smith, Assistant Dean of Student Success, at First Year Fridays ready to share OSS resources.