Arts, Communication & Language Student Center

Tutoring & Counseling Hours

Check back here often, as our online and on-campus hours are not always the same, and are subject to change.

• Online Tutoring Hours

  NetTutor

  Nights, weekends and holidays when our Student Centers are closed.
   

  Zoom Room Support

  Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  Friday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

• On-Campus Tutoring Hours

  Art History

  • F 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

  Communication/Speech

  • MW 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • T 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • Th 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • F 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

  Drama

  • TTh 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

  Humanities

  • W 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • F 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

  Music

  • W 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

  Philosophy

  • W 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  World Language (Chinese)

  • W 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • F 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  World Language (French)

  • TTh 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  World Language (Japanese)

  • M 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

  World Language (Spanish)

  • T 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

• On-Campus Counseling Hours

  Drop-in counseling is available every Thursday from 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

  Drop-in Counselor

  Taylor Harrison
  Thursdays, 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

  Career Counselor

  Lauren Rangel
  Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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• What Can I Expect From Tutoring?

  Tutoring is a one-on-one meeting with someone who knows a subject well and can help you improve your reading, writing, grammar, and study skills.  Our tutors are trained to help you with writing projects and studying for any subject. Tutoring allows you to move at your own pace and create your own goals.

  It is important to understand that tutors do not edit or fix your papers. Instead, tutors help you develop the skills you need to improve your own work.

  All students enrolled at DVC may have up to two hours of free tutoring per week.

• How Can I Become a Tutor?

  Tutor in our Arts, Communication & Language Center

  We are always looking for new members of our tutoring team. If you enjoy and are good at reading and writing, have strong social skills, and like to help people, then we encourage you to consider becoming a tutor. This is a great opportunity to gain leadership skills on campus.

  To become a tutor, you must:

  • pass English 122 (CID English 100) with a B or better,
  • get a recommendation from an instructor,
  • complete the application process,
  • be enrolled in or have completed INTD 140, Tutor Training, with a B or better.

  For more information, drop by the Arts, Communication and Language Student Center.

• What Are the Tutoring Learning Outcomes?

  As a result of using tutoring services, students will:

  • Feel more confident in their learning and knowledge;
  • Have an increased appreciation for the subject;
  • Have an increased level of engagement in the subject;
  • Be prepared to transition to more advanced concepts;
  • Exhibit behavior that promotes success including:
    • Asking questions in class and of the instructor;
    • Participating in peer discussion;
    • Visiting professor in office hours;
    • Participating more in class;
    • Procrastinating less;
    • Taking notes;
    • Feeling comfortable with tutoring and asking for help;
    • Feeling more connected to classroom learning.
  • Exhibit greater academic endurance and independent learning including:
    • Having a willingness to attempt difficult material again and again and again (perseverance);
    • Understanding available resources and how to access them;
    • Learning strategies to be better able to think critically and solve problems independently;
    • Recognizing the need for and have an improved understanding of key concepts and fundamentals;
  • Be more successful.

• What Other Resources Are Available?

  • Online Writing Lab at Purdue
  • 5 minute English