Tutoring Services
Our Mission
McKendree Tutoring Services is housed within the Student Success & Advising Center,
Clark Hall, Lower Level. Our services aid students in becoming thoughtful and independent
learners by offering assistance in mastering course content, developing and improving
general study skills, and providing support tailored to each student’s needs.
McKendree Tutoring Services provides FREE peer tutoring to all McKendree students
regardless of physical location. Whether you are a student on the Lebanon campus,
at one of our external sites, or attending classes online, we are able to help you
in whatever way best meets your needs.
Tutoring takes the form of individual or small group sessions for any course offered
at McKendree. Appointments are required. Simply click the link below to schedule an
appointment.
FAQs
Who participates in tutoring?
Anyone! Peer tutoring goes beyond helping students with their questions about the
general course content and it is for anyone enrolled in the course. You do not have
to be struggling to benefit from meeting with a tutor. Tutors can help you get prepared
and feel more comfortable with a class.
What do tutors do?
Our tutors at McKendree are upperclassmen who are carefully selected and trained to
lead individual or small group tutoring sessions. They excelled in the courses for
which they are tutoring and have the desire to help others do the same.
What hours are tutors available?
Our tutors attend classes just like you. Each tutor provides an individual schedule
for each semester, and tutoring sessions are set up at time convenient to both them
and you! Check out our appointment calendar and to schedule an appointment!
Where do I go for tutoring?
All tutoring sessions will be held in the Holman Library or in the Hub located right beneath the 1828 Café, unless you schedule an appointment with one of our Student Academic Mentors, which
will be held in the ALC located right off of the side of New Residence Hall West. After you make an appointment, your tutor will ensure you understand where you will meet for your first session.
If you get lost or need help finding your tutor, simply call the Student Success Center
at (618) 537-6427, and we will help guide you to the correct location. If you need
assistance after regular business hours, please leave a voice message.
What should I bring to my tutoring session?
Please come to your tutoring session prepared! Be sure to bring:
Pencils/pens and erasers
Paper
Class notes
Textbook
Syllabus
Study guide/assignments
Calculator, if needed for class
What should I expect my tutoring session to be like?
Sessions can be scheduled for 30 or 60 minutes. Bring all class materials and supplies
needed for class. Your tutor may ask you a few introductory questions to determine
what your goals are for the session or the course, what material you’ve already mastered,
and what you need help with more specifically.
Your tutors will be open, friendly, empathetic, and knowledgeable. They want to help
you succeed.
What will my tutor NOT do?
Tutors will not be able to tell you exactly what is on your test. They will not complete
graded homework assignments, quizzes, or exams for you.
Tutors are not available 24/7. Budget your time, be prompt to your tutoring session,
have your materials ready, and make an appointment as soon as you are concerned for
your success in a subject area.
You cannot drop off homework to be completed, corrected, or edited. Your tutors can
offer you both short-term and long-term benefits, but your effort is necessary to
guide the session. You will need to invest in the work and do your part to ensure
a successful tutoring session.
Tutors will not criticize or judge your work. They will always do their best to meet
your needs. Tutors may refer you to other resources when necessary.
What if I miss my appointment?
After any combination of two missed (“no-show”) appointments or last-minute cancellations
(defined as cancellations made the day of an appointment), students will be prohibited
from scheduling additional appointments until they meet with the Tutoring Coordinator
to discuss our policies for making and attending appointments.
Tutors are not expected to wait longer than 15 minutes before determining that an
appointment is a no-show and leaving. If you are running late, please contact the
Student Success Center or the tutor ASAP!
What if I have an IEP or require Disability Services for tutoring?
No problem! We are here to help. The first thing you will need to do is provide appropriate
documentation to our staff. You will need to sign a Release of Information with Carol Erickson, the Academic Resource Coordinator, at [email protected] or (618) 537-6901. The Student Success Center is committed to working with you to help you acquire
the resources and strategies to become successful in your classes.
How can I apply to be a tutor?
We hire tutors each semester!
