Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Administration

 

Tutoring Information for Students

  

 

 

 

 

 

 
What Tutoring Services are Offered on Campus? Why Use Tutorial Services?
How Can I Get the Most from Tutoring? Register for Tutoring

What Tutoring Services are Offered on Campus?

  • FREE one-on-one, in-person tutoring sessions. Each credit of instruction qualifies a student up to four hours of FREE tutoring. One regular 3-credit class qualifies a student to receive up to 12 tutoring hours. Click on this link to register for tutoring. 
  • Additional assistance is available at a fee of $9 per hour. Tutors are not available for all subjects. Cancelling your appointment is easy. You can leave a message at any of the tutorial desks, cancel through the online scheduler, send us an email or come by in person. Cancellations must be made 24 hours before the scheduled appointment.
  • No shows are charged a $9.00 fee. This fee will remain on student's records if not paid within the academic calendar year. Failure to pay the fee will prevent students' from registering for classes and/or graduating. If you experienced an emergency a waiver can be filled out and submitted to the department. All waivers are approved by the Director. Waivers are not for out of date no shows, only for those currently posted.
 
  • FREE drop-in (15-20 minutes) tutorial labs, known as Math and Science Resource Centers; no appointment required. Faculty from the School of Science and Mathematics help oversee the resource centers, which offer tutoring in biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, and all levels of math.  You must provide a copy of your current CSN schedule to use the lab. For more information please visit the Math and Science Resource Centers webpage. 

Why Use Tutorial Services?

  • Tutoring can increase your understanding of the subject matter.
  • Tutoring can help you develop more effective study skills.
  • Tutoring can help foster a more positive attitude toward learning.
  • Tutoring can help you manage your time more effectively.
  • Tutoring can assist you in focusing in on what is important.
  • Tutoring can help you earn better grades.
  • Tutoring can increase your self-confidence.
What tutors can do:
  • Review and explain assignments.
  • Help you understand what the instructor expects.
  • Clarify information presented by the instructor in class.
  • Help you understand the textbook and utilize the information it contains.
  • Provide you with additional examples and practice problems to reinforce concepts.
What tutors cannot do:
  • Teach you material that you have not read or heard in class.
  • Do your homework and assignments for you.

How Can I Get the Most from Tutoring?

 

Attend Class
   Tutoring is not a substitute for class attendance. Going to class regularly and consistently will help you get the most out tutoring.
Make Appointments Early
   Appointments can be made up to six days in advance after each tutoring session. Appointments fill up quickly, especially before exams. Planning ahead and making your appointments early will give you a good chance of getting the appointment you want.
Plan Ahead
   Come to tutoring with specific questions and attempt problems on your own before coming to your appointment.
Be Prepared
   Come to your appointment with relevant materials, such as lecture notes, assignments, tests, syllabus, read textbook chapters, etc. Think of specific questions you want to ask the tutor. Do not come in expecting a tutor to do your work. Tutors are not permitted to do your homework or assist with take-home examinations.
Arrive on Time
   Be on time for your scheduled appointment. If, you arrive more than ten minutes late your appointment may be given away to another student. Appointments are 60 minutes long and will not go over the time limit. You want to arrive on time so you can take advantage of the entire session.  If you need to cancel, call Tutorial Service on the campus you are scheduled to receive tutoring.  Please call 24 hours in advance. Students who miss an appointment must pay a $9.00 No Show Fee. Please complete this form and return it in person to the tutoring desk where you made your appointment. No fees may be waived without submission of this form.
Ask Questions
   Tutoring is meant to be interactive. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or ask for clarification if something does not make sense.  Tutoring is most productive when you have tried on your own and come prepared to ask specific questions.