Odessa College

Student Success Center (SSC)

Tutoring

2012 Summer I & II Schedule

On Campus Tutoring

We offer tutoring in all major academic areas to all OC students. Tutoring is conducted by appointment (highly recommended for guaranteed time) or by walk-in. Appointments can be scheduled, changed or cancelled in advance (if students are unable to keep them) in person, via phone or email. Email reminders can also be sent. Click here for the Summer I & II schedule.

Online Tutoring

Help when you need it: 24 hours a day!

It’s 12am the night before your final and you’re stuck on a problem. You decide it’s too late to email your professor or call classmates.  As you slip deeper into panic mode, you gulp your caffeinated drink and mumble under your breath, "Where is help when I need it...?"

That’s http://www.smarthinking.com

FREE Online Tutoring for OC students: Anywhere, Anytime!

Bilingual | Math | Introductory Anatomy & Physiology | Biology | Chemistry | Writing | Reading | Organic Chemistry | Physics | Economics | Finance | Accounting | Statistics | Spanish | Business | Nursing and Allied Health | Computers and Technology |

With SMARTHINKING, you can:
Smarthinking/Smarthinking_Student_Handbook[1].pdf

• Connect with an e-structor and interact with a live tutor.
• Submit your Writing for any class to our Online Writing Lab.
• Submit a Question and receive a reply from a tutor.

Click here to go to SMARTHINKING on the Portal now.

or Follow these steps to get started:

• Go to www.odessa.edu/portal.htm
• You will be given instructions on getting into the Student Portal
• Once in the portal click on the “Smarthinking” login link
• Once you're there, you have access to all the resources
• If you are taking Online Courses you may also access Smarthinking through Blackboard

For help call us at 432-335-6673 or email portalsupport@odessa.edu.

What to Learn More?

Please join this session to learn more about this service and the ways in which it can help you succeed. Register for a session by going to the URL listed below the date and time. Once registered, you will receive an email confirming your registration with information you need to join the Webinar. Click here for more info.

Thursday, June 21, 2012

2:00 PM EDT/1:00 PM CDT/Noon MDT/11 AM PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/491667728

4:00 PM EDT/3:00 PM CDT/2:00 PM MDT/1:00 PM PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/297982000

7:00 PM EDT/6:00 PM CDT/5:00 PM MDT/4:00 PM PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/118236553

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

Reasons to Seek Tutoring

• Students should immediately seek tutoring when comprehension of course material becomes difficult.
• Students should not wait until the last minute to seek assistance through the tutoring process.
• The tutoring process is most beneficial when pressing time constraints and deadlines are not an immediate concern.
• Tutors can be helpful to students who are satisfied with their academic performance.
• Tutors can assist students with preparing and editing tests, editing papers,  and improving study skills.
•  Students who have fallen behind in their coursework are encouraged to seek assistance from a Center tutor.
• Tutors can set realistic goals for students and assist them with achieving their goals.
• Instructors and academic advisors will often refer students to the tutoring services offered by the Center.

Students who receive such referrals are strongly encouraged to follow the advice of their instructors or academic advisors. These referrals are made by these professionals because tutoring works, and they know it!

All core curriculum subject areas offered on campus are tutored in the Center.

Student’s Responsibilities in the Tutoring Process

• Students seeking tutoring must provide the tutor with all necessary materials such as textbooks, class notes, handouts, etc. It is the responsibility of the students to provide the material for the tutoring session. Students cannot come to tutoring with the expectation that the tutor will provide materials or subject matter for the session.
• Students must attempt to complete assignments to the best of their ability before seeking tutoring.
• All reading assignments should be read by the student completely before the tutoring session begins. It is unreasonable to expect a tutor to teach a course to a student.
• The student must do his/her part by attending class regularly, taking notes, reading assigned material, and attempting to complete assignments before the tutoring session.
•  Tutors are not allowed to give out answers to students. Students must come up with their own answers, solutions and/or conclusions.
• The tutor’s primary purpose is to provide feedback to the student in regards to their coursework and assist the student with related study skills.
• Students must play an active role in determining what course of action is best for themselves.

The Student Success Center promotes personal responsibility by requiring that students play an active role in their tutoring appointments. Tutoring sessions generally last for one hour each. However, the student and the tutor must mutually determine what is best for the student concerning the frequency and duration of tutoring sessions.

Please call the SSC at 432-335-6878 or 335-6673 to schedule a tutoring appointment today.

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