As a student receiving tutoring services, you are expected to:
- Attend class regularly. Participate in class, read assignments, take notes, and strive for a positive relationship with the instructor and the tutor.
- Attend scheduled tutor sessions; be on time.
- Notify your tutor at least 2 hours in advance if a session will be missed.
- NOTE: 24-hour notice is preferred if you know you have a conflicting appointment.
- Provide tutor with a course syllabus. Copies can be made in the SSS office.
- Be prepared for every tutor session. Bring books, notes, questions, and homework—completed as much as possible. Understand a tutor will not DO the work for you.
- Show respect for your tutor and expect the same in return.
- Communicate with the Tutor Coordinator about how tutoring sessions are going. Report any problems or concerns.
- Contact the Tutor Coordinator and your tutor immediately under the following circumstances:
- Withdrawal from the tutored course
- Decision to stop tutor sessions for the semester
- Complete an online Tutor Program Evaluation at the end of the semester.
IMPORTANT
- You will lose your tutoring privileges after:
- three (3) excused absences
- two (2) unexcused absences; Unexcused absences include:
- Not showing up
- Arriving more than 15 minutes late
- Cancelling less than 2 hours before your scheduled time
Laurie Butler, Tutor Coordinator
828-339-4231 or 800-447-4091, ext. 4231
laurie@southwesterncc.edu