1. Rose-Hulman Learning Center Individual Tutoring Project ACE New Residence Hall Study Areas Course Files Academic Counseling Career Exploration Workshops Online Resources Ext. 8876www.rose-hulman.edu/lc

2. 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

3. 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%

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

5. 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.)

6. What are the advantages of having peer tutors?  Same majors  Same classes  Same professors  Faced same issues  Understand your concerns and curriculum challenges

7. 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 – 4pm Sun. – Thurs. 7pm -10pm

8. 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

9. 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 - 11pm Individual tutor hours posted

10. 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

11. Learning Center Resources  Academic Workshops Final Exam Review sessions 10 th week each quarter Business and dinner etiquette, Maple programming, study skills, financial planning  Online Information www.rose-hulman.edu/lc

21. 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!