Academic assistance is offered by peers that have been recommended by their professors to tutor courses they have completed. This pairing of peers helps to achieve a proven, student – directed learning environment. Interactive and multimedia assistance in study skills is also provided.
Tutoring Options
Tutoring begins the second week of each semester and ends the week before final examinations. There are two types of tutoring available: One-to-One and Drop-in.
All tutoring is in Kettler Hall, G21, (260)481-5419. Bring your class materials and questions for the tutor.
One-to-One Tutoring:
The tutoring service at IPFW is provided free of cost to IPFW students. Students can have two hours of tutoring per week, per subject based on availability of tutors. Call (260)481-5419 or stop by Kettler Hall G21 if you do not find an available tutor on TutorTrac.
Drop-in Tutoring
Drop-in tutoring exists for immediate help with a question. Tutors answer a question, go to the next person and continue answering questions around the table. Additional questions can be asked when they return to you. Help is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Drop-in tutoring exists for high demand courses. Hours and subjects vary by semester. See the Drop-in schedule.
CASA Tutoring services are supported by Student Government.
Drop-in Tutoring
Drop-In tutoring exists for immediate help with a question. Tutors answer a question, go to the next person and continue answering questions around the table. Additional questions can be asked when they return to you. Help is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Drop-In tutoring is available for high demand courses. See the schedule below for listing of hours and subjects for the current semester.
Who uses the Learning Center? Students who are self-motivated, want to learn and want to be successful.
So, when do I come? Come when... you have questions you really want to know and understand you want to master your subjects Come to excel...here at the university and in your future careers.
How do I sign up for One-to-One tutoring? Please follow these instructions:
Students need to make an appoiontment with a tutor in TutorTrac.
Students are to sign up for one appointment at a time. Although students may have up to two hours of tutoring per subject per week, they may sign up for only one appoiontment, per subject at a time. If a second appointment is needed it can be scheduled after meeting with your tutor for the first appointment.
All appointments must be schedule on-line 12 hours in advance.
Students meet their tutors in Kettler Hall, G21.
If an appointment needs to be canceled, please give at leat two hours notification. If two appointments are missed without notification, tutoring may be denied for the rest of the semester.
How do I sign-up for Drop-In tutoring? Simply arrive during the stated time on the Drop-in schedule. Sign in at the dro-in kiosk. Ask an attendant for help. Make sure the tutor knows that you are there to be tutored and for which course. Sign out at the kiosk before you leave. Remember to choose the tutor's name in the drop down menu.
The Mission statement of the Learning Center "The Spot for Academic Success"
The Spot Learning Center will serve as a center for learning resources which will include tutoring, computer related support services and a professional staff wich provides programs and appropriate learning assistance to students.
Goals of the Spot
Provides space and an environment that is expedient for learning
Provides various forms of tutoring in the subjects that are requested
Provides programs and materials that aid and extend the learning process and progress of the students
Support and work with all faculty and staff to provide opportunities that would sustain and enhance the students’ learning
Provides training for Learning Center tutors and staff for professional growth
The Goals of the Learning Center tutors
Assist students in their understanding of the content of their class and further support the students to become independent learners
Assist students to become actively involved in the learning process
Identify and address students’ needs and concerns
Provide an emotionally safe and uninterrupted learning experience