Location
Learning Services is located in the University Learning Center on the first floor of DePaolo Hall (DE 1056).
Hours
Fall and Spring
| Sunday | 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Mon - Thurs | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
First two weeks of the semester, Reading Day and Exam Week
| Mon - Fri | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Summer Sessions
| Mon - Thurs | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Learning Services
Our Mission
Learning Services provides academic support in the form of content and study skills tutoring for all UNCW students.This translates into a tutoring practice that integrates what to study with how to study, thereby fostering independent learning and the development of academic skills that will transfer to other courses. We strictly uphold the UNCW academic honor code, and we encourage students to not only assume responsibility for their own learning, but also to take pride in their academic accomplishments.
Supported Courses
Free: Tutoring is provided free of charge to any UNCW student currently enrolled in a supported course. No additional eligibility criteria needs to be met.
Courses: Learning Services tutors are available to assist you with the following University Studies courses AND select non-University Studies courses.
University Studies (PDF) **
Further information about University Studies:
**A note about University Studies: The University Studies (US) curriculum is new for Fall 2011; this includes newly created courses. Learning Services supports US courses by hiring tutors who have already taken the course. Given that no students have taken newly created courses, there may be some US courses that Learning Services will not be able to support for the Fall 2011 semester. For further information, visit the University Studies website
Learning Services supports the following non-University Studies courses:
- ACG 201
- ACG 203
- COM 105
- CHM 212
- FST 200
- MUS 112
- PSY 225
- QMM 280
- SPN 302
- SPN 305
- SPN 306
Courses not supported - For requests outside the group of supported courses, it may be possible to disseminate the name and contact information of the requestor via our bulletin board in the ULC office for a possible private tutoring scenario.**
For this request to occur, the requestor must:
- Download and complete one of the private tutoring request post (PDF) slips
- Bring this slip to the ULC office (DE 1056) between 8:00am-5:00pm for approval
- All posts will be removed after 30 days
**This scenario would constitute a private contract. However, the ULC does not get involved in the terms of negotiation for such contracts, nor can private contract tutoring take place in the ULC.
Learning Services Policies
The University Learning Center (ULC) offers free one-on-one tutoring to all UNCW students. Students who miss ULC appointments negatively affect our room availability and limit the number of tutoring hours available. In an effort to make the best use of these resources, we have created this attendance policy.
Attendance Policy and Expectations of Tutees:
Attend all scheduled appointments, be on time, and come prepared as an engaged learner.
- Cancel appointments 24 hours in advance by going to the ULC “How to Make/Cancel Your ULC Tutoring Appointment” webpage.
- Be respectful toward the tutors, the staff, and the ULC’s learning environment.
Loss of Tutoring Privileges:
Tutoring privileges can be lost due to any of the following actions:
Not contacting the ULC 24 hours in advance to cancel appointments (will count as a Missed Appointment)
- Repeated missed appointments or repeated cancellations on a tutor’s schedule
- Not engaging in the learning process or not coming prepared
- Not staying the majority of the session
- Disrespectful behavior toward tutors and staff
Any of the above behaviors can result in a tutee’s immediate removal from recurring tutoring, and blocking of future appointments for the rest of the semester. Notification of removal from tutoring will be sent via the student’s UNCW e-mail account.
Tutee Assessment Rubric
Tutee Assessment Rubric Spring 2012
TT Notes page for an example of notes
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