Peer Tutoring Program

Peer Tutoring Program utilizes student tutors to assist new students in making a successful transition to academic and student life. Peer Tutors are successful students who share their personal college experiences and strategies to promote the success of new students and even other students who require academic help. They offer support, friendship, assistance in obtaining answers to questions, and assistance in utilizing college resources. Opportunities are available throughout the year for students to interact with one another and with their Peer Tutors.

Students are encouraged to apply for the Peer Tutoring program. The faculty members of various divisions are also requested to nominate Peer Tutors. Interested students are given a copy of the Peer Tutor Guidelines and are asked to fill out an application. The Manager holds interviews of the students. All students who are committed to upholding the Peer Tutor Guidelines and are in good academic standing are selected as Peer Tutors.

All Peer Tutors are required to attend a Peer Educator Training. Training consists of the following topics:

• Caring and Helping Within Limits
• Listening Skills
• Educational Programs
• Responding and Referral Skills
• Role Modeling

Peer Tutors will be paid on an hourly basis for the time that they spend working at the program.
Students seeking tutoring should contact either the concerned faculty member or the Student Development Department.