Tutoring Services
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Summer 2008 Tutoring Services
Tutoring is offered for both Summer Sessions on a limited basis, based on availibility of tutors and significantly less demand in many course areas. Several drop-in Help Labs such as the General Math Lab will operate during the summer. To inquire about available course offerings contact us between 11-2pm at (828) 262-3060 or email apputs@appstate.edu
Tutoring is scheduled for regular weekly or twice weekly one hour time slots. Students may receive up to 2 hours of tutoring per course per week. The University Tutorial Services' tutoring lab is located in room 208 D. D. Dougherty. Unless otherwise approved by the Director, all tutoring takes place in the tutoring lab between the hours of 8 am - 5 PM Monday-Friday (summer hours).
Requesting a Tutor
To request a tutor and schedule a tutoring session, students must complete a Request for Tutoring form which is located in the tutoring lab (room 208 D. D. Dougherty). The tutoring lab is staffed to receive requests on Monday through Thursday, 9am-9pm and Friday 11am-3pm
With the assistance of the tutoring lab manager, a tutoring session will be scheduled and the student will complete a Tutee Contract form. This form clarifies what is expected of students attending sessions, provides the tutor’s name, and specifies the date and time of the appointment. Tutors are given 48 hours notice from the time of scheduling to the appointment date.
In instances where all schedules are full or where a tutor is unavailable in the subject area requested, the student may be placed on a waiting list. In such cases it is recommended that if applicable, the student take advantage of the departmental help labs which are available at no cost and do not require an appointment. No-shows or repeated cancellations will result in the student being removed from the tutor's schedule and may jeopardize future access to tutoring services.
About Your Tutor
Your tutor has been approved by the academic department relative to your course and has either been trained in learning skills or has demonstrated a high level of proficiency in these areas. The University Tutorial Services places a high priority on hiring tutors with patience, strong communication skills, and a pleasant personality.
Your tutor will challenge you to do your best and will expect you to come to your sessions prepared, focused and directed. They are to serve as your guide as you work to understand the concepts and complete your assigned work. Tutors will not complete assignments for students and are free to terminate a session(s) if they feel you are placing inappropriate expectations on them. Tutors may ask you to consider making changes in your study habits and/or your behaviors related t classroom learning.
Resources for Current Tutors
Tutor Training Resources - Supplemental materials, handouts, and course topics for the Practicum in Academic Intervention/Tutor Training class (US3533-101).
For more information, call University Tutorial Services at 828-262-3060 or contact Wes Waugh, UTS Director or Jessica Anderson, UTS Assistant Director.
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