Tutorial Services
Tutorial support for a wide variety of courses – from developmental Math to Physics, from Organic Chemistry to Engineering, and from writing to other subjects – is available in the Success Center. Tutors are trained in the AVID methodology to support students. They use a student-centered philosophy to facilitate education from the learner's greatest needs. Most individual tutorials are available as appointments, but walk-ins are accommodated based on availability.
Group workshops embedded into courses as a Supplemental Instruction (SI) program or Peer-Led Team. Learning (PLTL) workshops are an essential learning tool for more challenging courses. SI and PLTL programs are a collaborative effort between the Success Center and course faculty to support students through peer-led group workshops that meet the current needs of students in the course. The Supplemental Instructor and Peer-Leader leading workshops are trained in AVID strategies to facilitate effective and collaborative learning sessions for students.
Writing tutors are also housed in the Success Center. They offer both walk-in and appointment sessions for individuals and groups. Writing tutors are trained to help all writers improve the quality of their work, regardless of what level they of writing stages they are in. Based on the simple philosophy that if the writer improves, the writing will follow. Writing tutors are skilled in facilitating improvements in critical thinking that are essential to intellectual and academic growth. Writing tutors are also equipped to offer custom workshops for instructors upon request, focusing on note-taking and other needs associated with writing and research.