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1) |
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How
much does it cost to get a peer tutor? |
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A. |
Peer tutoring is Free
to Columbus State Community College students. |
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2) |
Q.
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Who
can receive tutoring? |
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Any student who is
enrolled in a course for credit at Columbus State
Community College may receive tutoring. |
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3)
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What
courses are tutored? |
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A. |
The Peer Tutoring
Program will provide tutoring services for most courses
offered at Columbus State Community College.
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4)
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Q. |
How
soon will I get a tutor? |
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The tutoring service is
based on tutor availability. After completing your
application, a 4-day waiting period will be needed in
order to process your paperwork. |
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5) |
Q. |
What
kind of help will tutors give? |
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Tutors may guide
student’s efforts in understanding concepts and forming
models to solve problems. However, the tutors will not
“do your homework”. They may answer questions and
explain terms and concepts. Academic success depends on
the student’s effort in developing strong academic
behaviors. These academic behaviors includes attending
class regularly, reading the textbook, preparing for
tutoring session, and completing all homework
assignments. |
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6)
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Q.
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How
can I get a peer tutor? |
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Pick up an application
at Aquinas Hall, Room 241, (Developmental Education
Department) or download the peer tutoring request form
by going to the CSCC web site click on Current Students,
click on the title Tutoring, click on the Request
Form, then print. |
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7) |
Q. |
Who
are the peer tutors? |
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Tutors are students from
CSCC who have received an “A” or “B” in their course(s)
they desire to tutor. They must have a cumulative GPA of
3.00 or higher. A faculty member at CSCC must recommend
tutors before they are considered for employment. Tutors
must complete the hiring process and tutor training
before they begin tutoring students. |
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8) |
Q. |
What
if I need to cancel a session? |
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You must contact your
tutor, and the peer tutoring coordinator (287-2474) at
least 24 hours before your tutoring session. |
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9) |
Q. |
When
is the last day I can sign up for a peer tutor? |
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The Friday of the 6th
week of the each quarter. |
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10) |
Q. |
How often will I meet
with my peer tutor? |
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You will meet with your
tutor for two hours per week. |
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