Tutee Responsibilities

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