Learning Center Services
While most people think of the Learning Center as a place, we like to think of ourselves as a service. Located on the top floor (second level) of the Ritter Library, we provide academic assistance to more than 2,000 B-W students per year. Our staff provides the following academic support services:
- Peer tutoring for many undergraduate classes
- Drop-In tutoring available in several subjects (no appointment necessary; see hours or additional information below)
- Intensive math tutoring with a professional math specialist (by appointment)
- Learning and study skills classes
- Academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities
- ESL help for international students who may need a little extra assistance with speaking, grammar, writing, note taking, study strategies, vocabulary development, pronunciation and listening comprehension
- Individual consultations with Learning Specialists
- Individual and small group assistance in
- Preparing for and analyzing tests
- Organizing and managing time
- Taking and using class notes
- Study reading
Tutoring; General Information
It's never too early to apply for a tutor and set up weekly tutoring sessions, but it can be too late if you wait. Students interested in working with a tutor should visit the Learning Center's Be SMART tab in Blackboard. From the Be SMART tab you can access our Appointment Plus online scheduling system and create all of your tutoring appointments. Don't have a user name and password yet? Requesting one is easy. For step-by-step directions on how to register for an account or schedule an appointment, download our How To Schedule A Tutoring Appointment PDF.
Drop-in Math Tutoring
Students seeking math assistance can obtain help by visiting the Drop-in Math Tutoring Lab in the Learning Center (Ritter Library second floor Rm. 206) between noon and 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and again from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Sunday evenings. No appointments are necessary, no time limit is set for working with a tutor, and no charge is made to students requesting tutoring services at the math lab. Check the list of the classes each tutor considers their strengths so you can work with the appropriate tutor.
Math Tutoring by appointment with our Math Specialist
In addition to obtaining math help from tutors in the Drop-In Math Tutoring Lab, students can obtain help from Ms. Sally Sikorski, the professional math specialist, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. While her tutoring services are free, hourly appointments are required to work with Ms Sikorski. Students can visit or call the Learning Center at (440) 826-2147 to schedule an appointment with the math specialist.
Drop-in Business Tutoring
Students seeking help in business courses can obtain help by visiting the Drop-In Business Tutoring Lab in Kamm 216. Click on the link for the hours and more information. No appointments are necessary, no time limit is set for working with a tutuor, and no charge is made to students requesting tutoring services at the business tutoring lab.
Drop-in Economics Tutoring
Economics tutoring is available Monday through Thursday from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. in Kamm 214. No appointment is necessary.
Drop-in Physics Tutoring
Physics tutoring is available in Wilker 330 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Sundays 6:00-9:00 p.m. for PHY 131, 132, 145 and 331. No appointments are necessary.
Drop-in Chemistry Tutoring
Chemistry tutoring is available on Monday from 12:00-3:00 p.m and Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Telfer 337. No appointment is necessary.
Drop-in Sociology Tutoring
Sessions for SOC 100D will be Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m in MC 212.
Becoming a Tutor
If you want to become a tutor (1) click on this application link and print the application, (2) complete the application with your professors' signatures indicating their approval (on the cover of the application) and (3) take the completed application form to the Learning Center (room 203 Ritter Library).
275 Eastland Rd.