Rose-Hulman Learning Center

Individual Tutoring

Project ACE

New Residence Hall

Study Areas

Course Files Academic Counseling

Career Exploration

Workshops

Online Resources

Ext. 8876 www.rose-hulman.edu/lc

Rose-Hulman Learning Center

Individual Peer Tutoring Applied biology, chemistry, computer science, math,

physics, sophomore curriculum, writing, and most upper level engineering courses

Project ACE (Academic Community Excellence) Facilitated freshman group study

New Residence Hall Program Support for sophomore level courses in the

residence hall

Do you need to visit the Learning Center?

2002-2003 Statistics

10,796 total tutoring visits 778 different students visited 373 freshmen (nearly 75% of freshman

students) Reasons freshman visited:

Math 45%, physics 21%, chemistry 16%, 14% writing and humanities, and computer science 4%

Chesley Cuicchi

Homework Hotline Assistant Director

Learning Center Staff

Susan L. Smith

Director

Jodi Daugherty

Admin. Asst.

Stacey Danhour

Secretary

Katie Rademacher

Homework Hotline Assistant Director

James Hoffmann

Learning Center Assistant Director

Peer Tutors 46 peer tutors Recommended by Rose faculty Selection process

Application and interview Technical ability Communication skills

Training process 6 weeks (tutoring techniques, observations, etc.)

What are the advantages of having peer tutors?

Same majors Same classes Same professors Faced same issues Understand your concerns and

curriculum challenges

Individual Tutoring in the Learning Center

Meet with a tutor about a specific class topic or homework assignment

Freshman or sophomore courses and most upper level engineering

Walk-in or make an appointment

Mon. – Fri 9am – 4pmSun. – Thurs. 7pm -

10pm

Project ACE (Academic Community Excellence)

Facilitated freshmen study groups

Study with other students, complete assignments, and ask questions

Tutors stand-by to answer questions

Crapo G219

Sun. - Thurs. 7pm – 10pm

New Residence Hall Program

Sophomore level courses 6 tutors and a graduate student live

and assist students in the hall

Classroom hours: Sun. – Thurs. 8pm -

11pmIndividual tutor hours

posted

Learning Center Resources

Quiet place to study Course files

Topic handouts, practice problems, study tips and PAST EXAMS

Academic counseling Study skills, goal setting, etc.

Career exploration Sloan Career Cornerstone videos

Learning Center Resources

Academic Workshops Final Exam Review sessions

10th week each quarter Business and dinner etiquette, Maple

programming, study skills, financial planning

Online Information

www.rose-hulman.edu/lc

Rose-Hulman Learning

Center

What are we asking you to do?

Visit the Learning Center if you are having difficulty understanding just one concept or one homework problem.

Don’t wait until you are really struggling.

Visit early! Visit Often!