The Academic Support Center offers content tutoring in all content areas except Music, which is handled by the Music department. Tutoring is free for all Otterbein students and students may schedule up to 2 hours of tutoring per week for each course.
Students who have concerns regarding tutoring services should contact Kyle Eveleth by email at eveleth1@otterbein.edu or by phone at (614) 823-1610.
Request a Tutor
Tutoring appointments are scheduled using Navigate360. Students can schedule tutoring between 24 hours and 21 days in advance. All tutoring takes place in Courtright Memorial Library unless otherwise specified. Students should plan to meet the tutor on the second floor of the Library in front of the Academic Support Center sign and the Math Lab.
Click here for a list of all tutored courses schedulable on Navigate.
If you did not see your course listed in the scheduler or need assistance scheduling tutoring, please use the form to the left to submit a request directly to ASC Staff. Students waiting to hear back regarding these requests are encouraged to use the instructor’s office hours to review course content and to make an Academic Coaching appointment with an ASC staff member.
Click here for instructions for scheduling appointments in Navigate.
Drop-in Tutoring Information
Chemistry Learning Center current semester hours and location
The Chemistry Learning Center supports students in CHEM 1400, 1500, 2400, and 2500 as a drop-in supplement to scheduled tutoring appointments. Students needing extra help in addition to their 2 hours of scheduled tutoring are invited to visit the CLC as much as they wish during its hours of operation.
Math Lab current semester hours and location
The Math Lab supports students in MATH 0960, MATH 1240, MATH 1250, MATH 1700, and MATH 1800 as a drop-in help center. Stop by any time during hour open hours. No appointment necessary. Click here for our current hours and location.
Expectations
Students using ASC tutoring are expected to:
- Know what they want to cover. Bring pertinent texts, notes, assignments and – most of all – your questions. The more specific your purpose, the more on target a tutor can be.
- Attend all class sessions. Your notes from class are the best resource on course content and determining exactly how your instructor is prioritizing the information.
- Complete all assigned reading prior to the tutoring appointment. This will give you the necessary foundation to talk about the material with your tutor.
- Attempt the homework questions or assignment before you meet with your tutor. This will help you identify the specific areas you need help with.
- Create a plan for how you want to spend the time in your tutoring session. If you take control of the session format you will receive the assistance you want more quickly than if your tutor sets the agenda.
- Schedule your next appointment at the end of each session. Regular review is the key to understanding course information.
- Arrive to appointments on time. If you need to cancel an appointment, please notify your tutor at least 24 hours in advance.
Tutors help students clarify course content and refine their academic skills through individual or small group sessions. Tutors work with students to help students become successful, independent learners. During sessions students and tutors may: review class notes, texts, or homework problems; complete practice problems or exercises; discuss course content; create study materials; or develop manageable study plans for tests, quizzes, and projects. Tutors do not correct homework problems or proof essays.
Students meet with tutors to:
- Clarify course content and ask specific questions.
- Practice applying and integrating course concepts.
- Review material by explaining course material to the tutor.
- Ensure the regular study of material by scheduling a weekly appointment.
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Math Tutoring Information and Application
All Other Course Tutoring Information and Application
Qualifications of content tutors:
- Recommended by instructors.
- Earned an A or B in the courses they tutor.
- Possess strong content knowledge, study strategies, and communication skills.
- Hired, trained, and supervised by the Academic Support Center.
Questions?
Kyle Eveleth, Ph.D.
Writing Services and Tutoring Coordinator
Library, Room 226
614.823.1610
eveleth1@otterbein.edu
Kristy Drobney, Ph.D.
Director
Library, Room 225
614.823.1362
kdrobney@otterbein.edu