An Introduction to TLC

							AN INTRODUCTION TO TLC
WHERE IS TLC?
   The Learning Center is Located in McDonough
    Hall, Room 100.




               We are here, McDonough 100!
TLC MISSION STATEMENT

The Learning Center is committed to helping students
become successful, independent learners through
partnerships that promote individual interests and
abilities. We encourage and support opportunities
for self-discovery in an informal environment that
promotes academic skill development.
WHAT ARE THE LEARNING CENTER’S
FUNCTIONS?

                       Tutoring




                       TLC
                                    Specialized
        Supplemental
                                   Class/Student
         Instruction
                                      Support




                         Other
                        Services
   TLC PROFESSIONAL STAFF




      Pam Mavi, TLC Director                   Amy Abafo, TLC Asst. Director




                           Joseph Cunningham, English
Ren Zhao, Math             Instructional Specialist     James Orr, Math
Instructional Specialist                                Academic Tutor
PEER TUTORS, SI LEADERS, AND FACULTY VOLUNTEERS
   In addition to our professional staff, The Learning Center offers
    supports from three other groups of people:


   Peer Tutors—Outstanding students who tutor in TLC for one-on-one
    support.
   SI Leaders—In addition to holding SI group sessions, SI leaders
    tutoring one-on-one in TLC as well.
      Both our peer tutors and SI leaders undergo the College, Reading,
        and Learning Association’s nationally recognized tutor training
        program.

   Faculty Volunteers—Faculty members who are committed to The
    Learning Center’s mission and donate their time to support UC
    Clermont Students.
TUTORS ‘R US!
   In TLC, tutoring is our specialty. During the 2010-2011
    academic year, TLC housed 5,000 tutor sessions!

   The Learning Center offers tutoring in practically every
    subject, including English, math, chemistry, physics,
    biology, business, computers, and foreign languages just to
    name a few.

   We are continually looking at ways to expand and ensure the
    quality of our services as we specialize in different areas like
    E.S.L. and C.A.D.
HOW TUTORING HELPS
   Tutoring helps students in a wide variety of ways,
    depending on both the subject and the student.

   Naturally, our hope is that through tutoring, students
    grow to become more independent learners.

   Additionally, many students come to The Learning
    Center to overcome one academic hurdle that they
    cannot fully grasp on their own.

   Finally, many students need help becoming students and
    acquiring the proper mindset to be successful, and
    tutoring helps them acquire such skills.
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT TUTORING
   While tutoring is indeed a helpful service, there are a few
    misconceptions:

   Myth: Only struggling students need tutoring—
    Actually, the majority of our tutoring comprises students who
    are seeking to maintain high GPAs or just need a little extra
    help to be successful.

   Myth: Tutoring=A—While tutoring certainly helps students
    attain higher grades, it is not a substitute for class, nor can
    attending a tutor session guarantee success.

   Myth: Tutors Have All the Answers—Although one could
    classify our tutors as “experts” in their respective fields, a
    tutor does not possess absolute knowledge on a subject, nor
    do we know the particular happenings in specific courses.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION
   Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic assistance
    program that attaches peer-assisted study sessions to
    historically difficult courses.

   The study sessions are facilitated by a trained SI peer leader
    who has previously received an A or B in the course.

   SI leaders attend all class sessions, take notes, and read all of
    the assigned materials with the students, after which they
    conduct two or more 50-minute SI sessions each week.

   SI leaders have weekly office hours to provide students with
    the opportunity to get additional assistance
HOW TLC CAN HELP YOU
   Mention TLC in your syllabi—Inform students on
    the first day that help exists outside of the class and
    please try to remind students about TLC before exams,
    essays, and challenging assignments.

   Refer Students—Sometimes students need a little
    encouragement to obtain the help they need. A referral
    from you could serve as the proper motivation for
    students to use TLC.

   Class Visitations and Presentations—The Learning
    Center staff is always willing to work with you to provide
    specialized presentations for your course.
CONTACT INFO
    You can learn more about The Learning Center in a
    number of ways:

    Phone: 732-5228
    Email: clclearn@uc.edu
    Website: ucclermont.edu/TLC

    We also have an organization on blackboard.

Staff Information:


   Pam Mavi, Director, 732-5220, pam.mavi@uc.edu
   Amy Abafo, Asst. Director, 723-5326, amy.abafo@uc.edu
   Ren Zhao, Mathematics, 732-5288, renhong.zhao@uc.edu
   Joseph Cunningham, English, 732-5229, joseph.cunningham@uc.edu
   James Orr, Mathematics, 588-5357, james.orr@uc.edu