Tutorial Services

Tutorial assistance is regularly available for over 150 different courses. Time and days may vary depending on tutor availabilitiy. Referral forms are available in academic divisions and other locations across campus. Faculty and staff who wish to refer students may utilize these forms. All students are welcome, even without a referral. Tutoring is available in person (appointments as well as drop-in hours) or via online.

2007-08 Tutoring Staff: Front from left: Ellen Curry, Eri Akiyama, Stacey Pagano, Lindsey Taube and Robert Biviano; Back from left: Ryan Light, Jess Dennis, Korrin Nash, and Sarah Reandeau

Not pictured: Jessica June, Rikki Vosburgh, Noel Frederick, Steven Hayes, Elizabeth Lawrence, Brittany Richstone, Rebecca Sasenbury and David Toher

In-Person Tutoring By Appointment

This can be done one of the two ways:

Choice I Come to the Academic Support Center and schedule an appointment at the front desk.

OR

Choice II Use the Request for In-Person Appointment form provided via web.

Request for In-Person Tutoring Appointment

Walk-In Sessions

There are times that the Math and English tutors leave open for walk-ins (available during the semester only). See Tutor Schedules below for additional hours.

• Walk-In Math sessions are held:
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12:30-3:30 pm
  
• Walk-In Writing sessions are held:
  Thursday, Wednesday and Thursday 1:00-3:00 pm
  

How to Get the Most out of a Tutoring Session

Responsibility = Goal Achievement

ATTEND CLASS - tutoring time is not a replacement for class or seeing your instructor during office hours.

1. If you miss class, get the notes from a fellow student, and talk to the instructor.

2. See your instructor for missed assignments and/ or clarification of concepts before meeting with the College Academic Support Center (CLC) tutors.

KNOW THE ASSIGNMENT.

1. Try the assignment on your own before seeing a CLC tutor.

2. See your instructor if you don't understand the assignment. Remember- the tutor cannot and will not make a guess about the nature of an assignment.

3. Don't expect the tutor to complete take-home tests or projects for you.

BE PREPARED FOR THE TUTORING SESSION.

1. Read chapters, articles, or other information important to the assignment before your tutorial.

2. Review your class notes and think of examples given in class. Develop other examples that can be discussed during the tutoring session.

3. Write down questions about ideas / concepts / material you don't understand.

4. Give some thought to your academic strengths and weaknesses; if you know yourself, it will help us to help you!

THINK AHEAD - don't wait too long to seek help. Panic is not productive.

ONCE YOU HAVE MADE AN APPOINTMENT, BE ON TIME. Tutors reserve the right to "bump" you in favor of another student if you are more than 10 minutes late. If you are going to be late for an appointment, let us know - call 866-0300 Ext. 8288.

EXPECT TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN EACH SESSION; the tutor cannot and will not do your thinking for you.

BE COURTEOUS - tutors are required to help you only during set CLC hours. All other assistance is voluntary and left to the discretion of the tutor.

REMEMBER - the ultimate responsibility rests with you, not the tutor.