The Tutoring Program can provide assistance with course material in which you may be having difficulty. The objectives of the program are to help you understand concepts, clarify exam questions, and review class materials. Tutors are senior students who have achieved at least an 80% in the course they are tutoring, and have an overall average of 75%. Peer Tutoring is intended to supplement, not replace, information given in regular classes. The Peer Tutoring Program is subsidized by the University for full-time & part- time students respectively, therefore, the cost to students is $5.00 per hour.
Application forms are available at the Counselling Office, Marjorie Donald Building, Room #214.
For additional information, please contact Kim Winget at 819-822-9695 or kwinget@ubishops.ca
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What is the Tutoring Program Exactly?
The tutoring program can provide assistance with course material in which you may be having difficulty. Tutoring can be provided to you on an individual basis or as part of a group. The objectives of the program are to help you understand concepts, clarify exam questions, and review class materials.
Who are your Tutors?
Tutors are senior students who have obtained at least a 80% in the course they are tutoring, and have an overall average of 75%. The tutors are screened by the Counselling Service before hiring.
What a Tutor can/cannot do for you
A tutor can help you to clarify the concepts of the course material with which you are having difficulty . They can review these concepts with you in preparation for exams, and can also go over exam questions that you may have not been successful at answering.
Tutors cannot do assignments, papers, etc. They are there to help.
Application Information
Application forms are available at the Counselling Office. The registration is valid for one semester only. You are able to receive two hours of tutoring per course per week. You will be notified (through your mailbox or e-mail) as soon as a tutor is available. The application deadline is two weeks prior to the last day of classes. The last day of subsidized tutoring is the last day of classes. Please plan ahead.
When you are Assigned a Tutor
Once you have received the name, phone, and e-mail address of your tutor, you should contact him/her without delay. If the tutor does not hear from you within three days, then he/she will attempt to contact you. If you cannot be reached, it is assumed that you no longer need a tutor and another person (from the waiting list) will be assigned in your place.
It is recommended that you arrange for tutoring sessions to take place in a public area. Ex: Library
Cost
The Peer Tutoring Program is subsidized by the University for full time and part time student respectively. The cost for students (Part time/Full Time) therefore , is $5.00 per hour of tutoring received. If you receive tutoring as a part of a group, the cost will be less depending on the number of students in your group. Your portion of the fee is due at the end of the week in which you receive the service, and is payable at the Counselling Office.
DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP!!
WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
For Successful Tutoring
Prepare:
Know what you want to work on and tell your tutor about it before your meeting. Do your assignments
Go To Class!
Tutoring cannot make up for missing lectures.
Participate
Tutoring is not a lecture. It is an active way to process information in which you & your tutor participate one on one.
Use your Tutor
You are entitled to use this service as much as 2 hours per week per course. If you do not wish to continue the tutoring, please inform your tutor immediately, so that he/she may help another student on the waiting list.
Keep it Up!
Start tutoring as soon as you think you need it, and continue for as long as you need.
