Group Tutoring & Supplemental Instruction
For Students: Which is right for me?
Course Offerings
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14 STEM courses will offer group tutoring this fall. See schedule below.
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Bio 110, Bio 210, Chem 105, Chem 325. See schedule below.
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Peer Role
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Trained tutor who has taken the course in a prior semester.
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Trained SI Leader who has taken the course
and regularly attends lectures again.
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What to expect in a session
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Review and practice content led by tutor during weekly sessions in a collaborative learning environment.
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Review and practice content led by SI leader based on lectures in a collaborative learning environment.
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Attendance |
No need to sign up in advance. Attendance is flexible, but consistency is best. |
Cancellations |
Limited attendance may result in the cancellation of group sessions.
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SI sessions will not be cancelled unless a leader has a conflict.
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Session Duration
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50 Minutes
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50 Minutes
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Cost |
FREE |
FREE |
The data shows...
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Students who utilize TLC resources have a higher average GPA than those who do not.
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Students who regularly attend SI sessions receive higher course grades and
stay in college and graduate in higher numbers than nonparticipants.
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Group Tutoring Cancellations
If sessions have less than 3 students per session starting Week 4 for 2 weeks in a row, the session is canceled. Make the best use of this fantastic resource by coming early and often!
For Faculty: Interested in Having a Group Tutor?
The TLC hires and trains group tutors for STEM courses based on recommendations and interest from faculty.
- The TLC pays group tutors
one hour to prepare for each weekly session and
one hour to facilitate each weekly session.
- Group tutors must
regularly attend TLC training and
keep accurate records of sessions.
- The TLC
hires group tutors one semester in advance
- Faculty with group tutors must
promote the service within their classes to ensure participation
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Facutly interested in having a group tutor should complete this form.
Fall 2024 Offerings
Course
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Tutor
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Instructors
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Room
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Day
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Time
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Phys 204
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Dylan |
Verzani |
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Bio 101
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Maisie
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Prahl, Zani
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Bio 110
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Riley
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Graf, Impullitti, Lee, Bodensteiner
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Bio 381
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Emily
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Alger
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Bio 385
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Josie
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Bray
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Chem 101
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Josie
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Snyder, D'Acchioli
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Chem 105
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Grace
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TBD, Haagenson, Lawrence, Szpunar, D'Acchioli, Jonsson, Cole
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Chem 106
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Wyatt
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Riha, Speetzen
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NRES 250
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Aidan
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Dubay, VanDeHey, Tiller
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NRES 251
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Laura
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Keymer, Herrman
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For 232
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Aaron |
Petrillo, Tomaszewski, Vokoun
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For 321
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Jeff |
Doruska |
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Math 109
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Daniel
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Kennedy |
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Math 225
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Sarah |
Kennedy |
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Bio 110
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Mackenzie
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Bodensteiner
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Bio 210
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Ava |
Rogge |
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Chem 105
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Elliona |
Mondloch |
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Chem 325
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Aidan |
McGarry |
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