Individualized Peer Tutoring
Individualized peer tutoring is coordinated through the Learning Resource Center and requires the recommendation of the course instructor. This resource is geared toward serving students enrolled in introductory courses, particularly those courses required as part of the Core Curriculum. Due to a lack of tutor availability, individual tutoring is limited to fall and spring semesters.
Individual tutoring allows the student to meet one-on-one with a qualified and recommended tutor of that particular subject area. In most cases, tutoring is limited to 1-2 sessions per week. Individual tutoring is intended to be a time-limited intervention, and one that is utilized in addition to the other support services available. The goal of individualized peer tutoring is to bring the student up to speed so that they are able to continue at the same pace as the rest of the class.
Before requesting an individual tutor through the Learning Resource Center, the following conditions should be met:
- Student must complete the Request for Tutoring Services form and turn in to the Learning Resource Center (Jordan Hall 136).
- A recommendation from the instructor of the course is required.
- Student must be attending all classes and labs.
- Student must be completing all assignments to the best of his/her ability.
- Student must be attending departmental study tables (if available) for the subject.
- Student must be working with course instructor during office hours.
If the student has met the above conditions and is referred to the Learning Resource Center for tutoring by the course instructor, the Learning Resource Center will pay for the service. In most cases, individualized tutoring is limited to 1-2 sessions per week for a limited number of weeks, depending on individual circumstances. Efforts will be made to connect the student with a tutor within one week, although this is dependent on tutor availability.