Hours for the Thanksgiving
The ELC will observe the following hours surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday.
9-1:00 Tuesday, November 24th or November 25th
No Tutoring, Sunday, November 29th
E.L.C. FAQ
Does the E. L. C. serve Graduate Students?
Yes, during 2007-08, 2.92% of the students tutored by the E.L.C. were graduate students.
Is the Quality Writing Center a part of the E.L.C.?
Yes, the QWC is the primary unit of the Enhanced Learning Center which focuses on writing assistance.
What courses are supported by Supplemental Instruction?
Courses with an enrollment of 100+ which, historically, have a high failure or drop-out rate.
Does the Enhanced Learning Center serve only Fulbright students?
The Enhanced Learning Center serves students from all six colleges, the graduate school and the law school.
How many students does the E.L.C. serve each year?
During 2007-08, the Enhanced Learning Center served 6,353 students who participated in our services over 29,550 times during the year.
Does the E.L.C. primarily serve Freshman students?
Approximately 41% of the students served by the E. L. C. are Freshmen.
In what subjects does the E.L.C. provide tutoring?
The E.L.C. focuses on mathematics, science, foreign languages, engineering, and the social sciences.
Does the QWC only provide tutoring in Comp I and Comp II?
The QWC provides writing assistance to all students working on a writing project. This includes any writing assignment or the dissertation.
Does the E. L. C. support only struggling students?
The E.L.C. tutors students with GPAs from 0.00 to 4.00. The largest percentage of students using the E.L.C. have a GPA between 2.00 and 3.99 (72%)
Where does the E.L.C. provide services?
The offices for the E.L.C. and the QWC are located in Gregson and Kimpel halls. However, the we collaborate to provide services in Engineering Hall, Mechanical Engineering, Mullins Library, Science Engineering, Futrall Hall, Reid Hall, and Maple Hill, as well as Gregson and Kimpel halls.
Is tutoring the primary service of the E.L.C.?
The largest service by headcount offered by the E. L. C. is Supplemental Instruction. In 2008-09, S.I. served over 2,900 students who attended S.I. sessions more than 22,500 times during the year.
How do I find a tutor?
A student can search for a tutor by time, location, subject, and tutor name on the E.L.C. website, here.
Are the Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism workshops available only to students under OCSSE?
Multiple versions of the workshop are available and are taken by students not under sanction.
Does the E.L.C. charge for its services?
No, the E.L.C.’s services are funded primarily by student fees.
Do you have to make an appointment for tutoring?
No, both the E.L.C. and the QWC offer both tutoring by appointment and on a drop-in basis.
Tutor Sched. for Finals Week
The E. L. C. Dead Day and Finals Tutoring Schedule is now available. Here is the day-by-day schedule for Gregson, Mullins Library, and SCEN 212.
| Day & Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 5/1/09 (Dead Day) | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | E. L. C. |
| Saturday, 5/2/09 | No tutoring | No tutoring |
| Sunday, 5/3/09 | 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. | E. L. C. & Mullins |
| Monday, 5/4/09 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
E. L. C. SCEN 212 |
| Tuesday, 5/5/09 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
E. L. C. SCEN 212 |
| Wednesday, 5/6/09 | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
E. L. C. SCEN 212 |
| Thursday, 5/7/09 | 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
E. L. C. SCEN 212 |
| Friday, 5/8/09 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | SCEN 212 |
Find a Tutor
Do you need to find tutoring that meets your schedule? Select "Tutoring" above and search on the time, place, tutor, and subject of your choice.
Weather Notice
Due to inclement weather, the Enhanced Learning Center will suspend all tutoring services until Monday, February 2.
Holiday Hours
During the Thanksgiving holiday, tutoring will be available Monday, Nov.24 from 9:00AM to 9:00PM, and Tuesday, Nov.25 from 9:00AM - 1:00PM. No tutoring will be scheduled from Wednesday, Nov.26 through Sunday Nov. 30. Regular tutoring schedule starts again Monday, Dec. 1
Tips for scheduling study time
Study doesn’t have to be set in large blocks of time: No time block is too small for you to accomplish something. To get the most out of your study time, try these easy tips:
- Study in brief time periods before and after class meetings
- Study before recitation & discussion courses in order to keep material fresh in your mind
- Study after lecture courses — you’ll retain more from a lecture course if you review your notes right after class
- Don’t make your schedule too detailed — it’s good to be efficient, but a schedule that’s too packed can be overwhelming.
- Try to study in 1-hour blocks. (Don’t overload yourself. You’ll just have difficulty retaining the information.)
- Begin your study session with the course that gives you the most difficulty.
- Make room for meals and sleep — skipping needed food may seem to save you time at first, but in the long run it will adversely affect your health as well as the quality of your education.