Academic Assistance
FOR ACTIVE SSS PARTICIPANTS

Questions? Contact Yared Tamene, SSS Instructional Coordinator, (773) 325-7731 or visit his office on the Lincoln Park Campus, SAC 192.

Looking for a tutor? Visit the Tutorial Support page where you'll find tutor schedules, contact information, and other instructional services links.

Tutoring

The SSS program provides individual tutoring and group study opportunities in mathematics, writing and a variety of other subject areas for active SSS participants.

We encourage you to take advantage of the many tutoring opportunities provided by the program regardless of how well you may be doing in class.

If you think you may benefit from tutoring in a course or courses, please make an appointment early in the quarter in order to review the course syllabus, identify areas for assistance and set up a schedule for future meetings.

What to expect from a tutoring session

It is important to understand that what you will get out of a tutoring session depends very much on what you put into it. SSS tutoring is designed not just to help you achieve in your classes, but also to support your continued development as an active learner. Please bear the following points in mind when preparing for tutoring in the SSS program:

• Don’t leave it until you are over your head in a class before making a tutoring appointment. Tutoring works best over time, so make your first appointment during the first week or two of classes and be prepared to schedule sessions throughout the quarter.

• Come to tutoring sessions prepared. Bring a course syllabus, books and class notes with you to the first session and think about what kinds of questions you have about the material or assignments. Make sure you have read class materials or worked through problems and assignments before coming to your appointment.
  
  
• Don’t expect the tutor to do the learning for you. It is not the tutor’s responsibility to review all aspects of course material, conduct a mini-lecture or do class problems for you. The tutor will provide insights and support, will work through problems with you and provide a sounding board for papers and assignments. But ultimately, the work has to be yours.
  
  
• Always ask questions. Questions help identify and clarify problems and engage you with the learning task at hand.

• Attend class and do the readings. Tutoring cannot substitute for classes not attended or readings not done.
  
  
• Allow time for tutoring and any additional work that may be required. Learning often requires time and discipline. Don’t expect instant success!
  
  
• Keep your appointments and be prompt for your tutoring session. Be courteous to your tutor at all times and expect the same in return.

Group Study

SSS participants are encouraged to participate in both formal and informal group study activities. Check with us to see which group study opportunities are available each term..

Academic Assistance Workshops

The SSS program runs a number of workshops each quarter designed to enhance student learning and achievement. Pre-registration is requested for all workshops.

Effective Learning Strategies

Explores strategies for improving effective learning. Covers topics such as memory, active learning, note taking and test preparation. Students should take the Learning and Study Skills Inventory (LASSI) before attending this workshop.

Using the MBTI to Understand Your Learning Style

Helps participants identify and explore their preferred learning style and the role it plays in learning, study skills, selection of major and career planning. Participants should take the Myers-Briggs Indicator before attending the workshop.

Math Success

A series of workshops designed to help you both prepare for and succeed in key mathematics courses at DePaul. SSS Math Success workshops are currently offered for the following courses:

• Math 101
• Math 130
• Math 140
• ISP 120 Quantitative Reasoning