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Frequently Asked Questions for: Tutoring- What is Tutoring?
- How can a tutor help me?
- Is there a charge to a student who gets tutoring?
- Do I have to be failing a class before I can get a tutor?
- What do I need to bring with me?
- If I think the grade I received on my paper or assignment is too low, can the tutors provide a second opinion which may help raise the grade?
- Do I have to have an instructor's recommendation to get a tutor?
- Do I need my Aims ID number to use the Tutorial Center?
- Why do I need to sign in to the Accutrack system?
- What is Drop-In tutoring?
- What are the hours for Drop-In tutoring?
- Do I need an appointment to visit the Drop-In center?
- Can I drop off a paper or assignment for proofreading?
- When is a specific tutor working or a specific subject covered?
- What classes can I get help with through the Drop-In Tutoring Center?
- If I go to both Aims and UNC and need help with one of my UNC classes can I get it in the Drop-In Tutoring Center?
- How does Drop-In Tutoring differ from Individual Tutoring?
- What do I do if I need help and it isn't available in the Drop-In Tutoring Center?
- What is One-to-One or Individual Tutoring?
- Where can I get a tutoring request form?
- Where do I turn in my tutoring request form?
- May I request a tutor I've had before?
- For Individual Tutoring, where will I meet with my tutor on our first meeting?
- What do I do to get help if I can't get a tutor right away?
- What do I do if I'm sick or there is an emergency and I can't meet my tutor at the regular time?
- What happens if I miss a tutoring session?
- What do I do if I don't need my tutor anymore because I totally understand or I dropped the class?
- What do I do to get more help if one hour a week isn't enough?
- If I am in a class that has a Guided Study Group, can I still have an individual tutor?
- I have an Individual Tutor can I still use the Drop-In Tutoring Center?
- Is online tutoring available and is it only for online courses?
- I am an Aims and UNC student; can I request an Individual Tutor?
- I have a disability. What kind of accommodations will be available for me when I meet with my tutor?
- Must I meet with my tutor on campus and at a specified time?
- What do I do if I do not get along with my tutor?
What is Tutoring?Drop-in (non-scheduled) tutoring, in selected courses as well as individual tutoring, is available on all four campuses for students needing academic assistance. Students are encouraged to visit our Drop-In Centers to get help with homework and tests, work with peer groups, learn study skills and strategies, and discover how to become successful independent learners. Online tutoring uses Wimba Classroom for interaction between students and tutors in a digital setting.
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How can a tutor help me? A tutor will help you review concepts from a class or textbook, answer questions about assignments or homework problems, provide guidance and direction on assignments, offer suggestions on ways to study or prepare for tests, as well as other types of assistance.
Tutors will not do your homework or assignments, will not answer test questions, nor will they give you all the answers. Tutors will offer you support and encouragement to learn and be successful in your classes.
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Is there a charge to a student who gets tutoring? No, not at this time. Tutoring is free to students who are enrolled at Aims Community College.
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Do I have to be failing a class before I can get a tutor? No. Tutoring services is here to help you be successful in your courses.
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What do I need to bring with me?Course syllabus, textbooks, notes, written assignments, drafts of papers, research materials, and anything else pertinent to the assignment or paper you are working on. It is also handy to bring pencils, pens, paper, calculators, and other tools that you would use to complete your homework.
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If I think the grade I received on my paper or assignment is too low, can the tutors provide a second opinion which may help raise the grade?No. The Tutoring Center does not arbitrate grades. That issue is between the student and the instructor. We can help you with your next assignment to provide you with guidance on how to improve your future coursework.
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Do I have to have an instructor's recommendation to get a tutor?At this time, you are not required to get a referral from your instructor for either Individual Tutoring or for the Drop-In Tutoring.
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Do I need my Aims ID number to use the Tutorial Center?Yes. Please sign in on one of the Accutrack computers.
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Why do I need to sign in to the Accutrack system?The Accutrack system is used to track the number of students that utilize our services. These numbers are reported in order to sustain funding and, therefore, make our services free to the students of Aims Community College.
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What is Drop-In tutoring?Drop-In tutoring is tutoring assistance that is available for students to stop by whenever they need tutoring assistance. It is free and available in Math, Sciences, Accounting, English, and writing help.
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What are the hours for Drop-In tutoring?The hours of Drop-In tutoring vary by location and subject area.
Check current hours View the specific campus for hours for that particular campus.
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Do I need an appointment to visit the Drop-In center?No. We assist students on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Can I drop off a paper or assignment for proofreading?No. We are not a proofreading/editing service. We prefer to visit with you and review papers and assignments together. This way we can discuss areas that you were successful with as well as areas that need improvement. Our goal is to help you improve, and you must be engaged in the process to do so.
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When is a specific tutor working or a specific subject covered?Tutor Drop-In schedules and their subject strengths are posted in the Tutoring rooms on each of the campuses.
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What classes can I get help with through the Drop-In Tutoring Center?The classes that tutors can help with through the Drop-In Center vary by campus and semester. All campuses have Drop-In Center tutors who cover English and Writing, most levels of Math, and various Sciences. Please refer to each campus website for further information.
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If I go to both Aims and UNC and need help with one of my UNC classes can I get it in the Drop-In Tutoring Center?
No. The Tutoring Services are available only for Aims students enrolled in Aims classes.
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How does Drop-In Tutoring differ from Individual Tutoring?In Drop-In Tutoring, students can come during open hours to ask tutors questions about concepts, homework, assignments, etc. Different tutors will be available at different times and may be working with multiple students on a rotating basis.
In Individual tutoring, students have an assigned tutor that they meet with every week at the same time.
For both forms of tutoring, students are expected to come prepared with questions and course materials.
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What do I do if I need help and it isn't available in the Drop-In Tutoring Center?If you cannot find the help you are looking for in the Drop-In Center, please contact the Tutoring Coordinator to discuss if there are other options.
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What is One-to-One or Individual Tutoring?Students are encouraged to obtain tutoring help through the Drop-In centers. If additional help is needed, a request for Individual Tutoring may be submitted. To qualify for individual tutoring, students must be currently enrolled in the class, have met the prerequisites for the class, must submit a completed Request for Individual Tutoring, AND must have used the Drop In Tutoring Services.
If all of these criteria have been met then a student is eligible for 1 hour per class per week of assigned individual or small group tutoring in limited subject areas.
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Where can I get a tutoring request form?You can either pick up a copy of the Tutoring Request Form at your campus Academic Resource Center or download the form and print it out.
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Where do I turn in my tutoring request form?You need to return the form to the ARC at any of the campuses.
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May I request a tutor I've had before?When you submit a request for individual tutoring, you may indicate a specific tutor you would like to work with. If your schedules match, we will do our best to connect you with that tutor.
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For Individual Tutoring, where will I meet with my tutor on our first meeting?You will meet your tutor in the Tutoring Center on the appropriate campus, in the following rooms:
Greeley: Horizon Hall Room 311
Loveland: Room 105.2
Fort Lupton: Room 108A/B
Downtown: Room varies by semester
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What do I do to get help if I can't get a tutor right away?When you request an individual tutor you may not get placed right away, but you can get immediate help in the Drop-In Tutoring Center on your campus. If needed, you may also continue to use the Drop-In Tutoring Center throughout the semester.
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What do I do if I'm sick or there is an emergency and I can't meet my tutor at the regular time? Please contact your tutor directly if he or she has provided you with contact information or the Academic Resource Center on your campus at the following phone numbers:
Greeley: 970.339.6541
Loveland: 970.667.4611 Ext. 3304
Fort Lupton: 303.857.4022 Ext. 4338
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What happens if I miss a tutoring session? For Individual Tutoring, students are expected to show up to their sessions on time and every week. If you have two no call/ no shows, then you will be dropped from the Individual tutoring program.
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What do I do if I don't need my tutor anymore because I totally understand or I dropped the class?If you no longer need your individual tutor, it is important to inform your tutor as soon as possible.
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What do I do to get more help if one hour a week isn't enough?All students who request an individual tutor and qualify are placed for one hour per week. If you feel one hour per week is not enough, please use the Drop-In Tutoring services.
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If I am in a class that has a Guided Study Group, can I still have an individual tutor?No. You are already receiving tutoring services through the guided study groups. You can however, use the Drop In Tutoring services.
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I have an Individual Tutor can I still use the Drop-In Tutoring Center? Yes. All students are permitted to use the Drop-In Center even if they have an individual tutor or are in a guided study group.
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Is online tutoring available and is it only for online courses? Yes. Online tutoring is available on a limited basis. Online Tutoring
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I am an Aims and UNC student; can I request an Individual Tutor?You may request an individual tutor for your Aims courses, but not your UNC classes.
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I have a disability. What kind of accommodations will be available for me when I meet with my tutor? Accommodations are determined by the Disability Access Center staff and are determined based on your individual approved accommodations. The Disability Access Center can indicate what types of accommodations students can receive.
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Must I meet with my tutor on campus and at a specified time? Yes. You are required to meet you tutor on campus in the specified location on each campus. This is to help protect the student and tutor in an environment that supports learning. We also have numerous resources available in the Tutoring Centers that tutors regularly share them with their students.
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What do I do if I do not get along with my tutor? If you have concerns regarding your tutor, please contact the Tutoring Coordinator:
Elly Darwin
edarwin@aims.edu
970-339-6465
You may also stop by Horizon Hall 304.1 to discuss your concerns and possible adjustments.
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