Tutoring Center
The Tutoring Center (LRC 250), offers a quiet space for studying and receiving tutoring assistance. Free tutoring is available to Rose State College students on a drop-in basis or by appointment for many general-education courses (depending on tutor availability). If you need more in-depth assistance, you can schedule a session either immediately or at a later time. The center also provides access to current math and science textbooks, as well as scientific and graphing calculators for student use.
It’s important to note that tutoring is not a replacement for prerequisite coursework, and we ask that students avoid loud or prolonged social conversations. For more information regarding our policies, review the Tutoring Center Polices for Rose Students.
A tutor does:
- Promote independence in learning
- Facilitate students’ insights and light bulb moments
- Make an effort to reinforce classroom methods
- Respect individual differences
- Make sure the concepts are understood
- Model good learning habits
A tutor does not:
- Teach or lecture class material
- Contradict instructors’ methods
- Know everything
- Do the work for the student
- Help on quizzes or tests
Student Expectations
- Students need to know their Student ID number.
- Students should set all electronic devices to silent. If you must answer your cell phone, please leave the Tutoring Center before answering the call.
- Computers in the Tutoring Center are for study and class activities only. Students should not surf the internet or send personal emails from these computers. The Open Computer Lab in the Library may be used for more general purposes.
- Please do your part to keep the noise level low so others can concentrate.
- Please be respectful towards peers and staff.
- Please eat meals outside of the Tutoring Center to help maintain a clean working area.
- The success of the visit depends on the collaboration between the student and tutor. The tutor will not do the work for the student. Students should come prepared to answer questions and discuss their assignment.
- Students should bring notes, books, and any other resources provided by the instructor, as well as the assignment.
- Students should respect the tutors. They circulate to assist students as soon as possible. If a student is waiting for help, the student needs to work on something else until the tutor can assist.
For a more comprehensive set of policies, see the Tutoring Center Student Policies sheet.