All ASC programs and services are free of
charge.
COURSE TUTORING
The ASC provides individual or small group peer tutoring in
most 100- and 200-level courses, as well as select 300- and
400-level courses, on either a long-term or short-term
basis. A student interested in receiving tutoring completes an
application
and
returns it to the ASC.
After being assigned a tutor, the students meet on a regular basis
to:
Examine Student Learning Strategies
Review Information from Class
Discuss Content of Reading Assignments
Work Through Examples of Homework Problems
Tutors are generally upper-class students, but all have outstanding
academic records and faculty recommendations. They are trained
in tutoring techniques and work with continuous supervision by
the professional staff.
Assignment of a tutor takes at least two working days. Once the
match is made, weekly or bi-weekly tutoring sessions are arranged
by the tutor and student.
Click here to access the application for tutoring services.
GROUP STUDY SESSIONS
Math Lab – drop-in assistance for students in any mathematics
or quantitative course
Sunday: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in VanZoeren Hall 297
Monday through Thursday: 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in VanZoeren Hall
297
Introductory Statistics (Math 210) – drop-in assistance for
students enrolled in MATH 210
Sundays: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in SciCtr 3031
Click
here to view more information about the Math & Stats
Labs.
Math for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (Math
205/206) – drop
in assistance for students enrolled in MATH 205/206
Mondays and Thursdays: 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. in Science Center
2128
Click here to view more information about the Math for Elementary
and Middle School Teachers Help Session.
Organic Chemistry (Chem 221/231) Help Session - drop-in
assistance for students enrolled in CHEM 221/231
Thursdays: 11:00am to 11:50am in Science
Center 3130 &
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Science
Center 3130
Click here to
view more information about the Organic Chemistry Help Session.
General Chemistry (Chem 125/126/131) Help Session – drop-in
assistance for students enrolled in CHEM 125/126/131
Tuesdays: 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in Science Center 2128
Click here to
view more information about the General Chemistry Help Session.
Cells and Genetics (Biol 240)/Organismal Biology (Biol
260) Help Session – drop-in
assistance for students enrolled in BIOL 240 /260
Sundays: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Science Center 2046
Click
here to view more information about the Biology
Help Session.
STUDY SKILLS TUTORING, PRESENTATIONS, AND WORKSHOPS
Many students find that, in making the transition from high school
to college, or from lower- to upper-level classes, they need
advice about studying. One-on-one appointments with an ASC
professional are available for advice on the following:
Goal Setting and Motivation
Time Management
Textbook Reading/Studying
Note Taking
Test Preparation/Test Taking
Hope faculty and staff may also arrange study skills workshops
or presentations for specific groups or classes.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
ASC staff members are available to meet and talk with students
about any question or concern they may have relevant to their
college academic experience.
DISABILITY SERVICES
The ASC coordinates the provision of academic support services
for students with documented disabilities. The provision of
all reasonable accommodations and services is based upon assessment
of the impact on the individual’s academic performance
at a given time. Therefore, the ASC requires recent documentation
relevant to the individual’s learning environment. Information
regarding disability is confidential and is available on an
as-needed basis to those directly involved in the accommodation
process.
Students should schedule an appointment with the Coordinator
of Academic Support Services for Students with Disabilities
to review their documentation and discuss academic accommodations
that would be reasonable and appropriate in the college learning
environment.
The following information is provided to assist you in learning
how to access academic support specific to your disability and
to inform you of the documentation needed to put these supports
in place. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, individuals with disabilities
are guaranteed certain protections and rights of equal access to
programs and services. Documentation establishing the presence
of a disability and explaining the nature and degree to which the
disability affects major life activities including learning is
essential for ASC staff to accurately assess a condition and determine
what accommodations would most effectively facilitate student learning.
Students with disabilities must therefore provide medical/psychological
documentation indicating the presence of a disability that substantially
limits a major life activity. A medical or osteopathic doctor or
other qualified health professional must document mobility, hearing,
and visual impairments. A dated and signed report on letterhead
indicating the following is generally sufficient:
- The current impact of (or limitations imposed by) the condition
- Treatments, medications, devices or services currently prescribed
or used
to minimize the impact of the condition
- The expected duration, stability or progression of the condition
An audiogram is required in the case of deafness or hearing loss
while a visual acuity and fields report is essential for understanding
visual impairments. A licensed psychologist or psychiatrist must
document psychiatric disabilities. For learning disabilities a
complete copy of the most recent psychological assessment plus
a copy of the last IEP report is required. Specific guidelines
and forms are available for students with Learning Disabilities,
ADHD, Psychological Disabilities, and Chronic Health Disabilities.
Forms can be downloaded from this website.
Documentation Guidelines for ADD
Guidelines for Documenting a Learning Disability
Verification Form for Acquired Brain Injuries
Verification Form for Chronic Health Disabilities
Verification Form for Psychological Disabilities
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