Learning Cooperative: 
Tutoring & Writing Center

The Success Center at Southern Vermont College offers free tutoring and writing support services to all SVC students who request assistance. It is located on the third floor of the Everett Mansion in Room 340, a suite of offices that also houses the Learning Cooperative and Writing Center.

TUTORIAL SERVICES

The tutors are students who have been recommended by Southern Vermont College faculty and trained by the Tutor Coordinator. The Learning Cooperative provides the following services:

Walk-In Tutorials

The Office is staffed by tutors who are proficient in a wide variety of subjects. The hours and tutors' areas of expertise are posted throughout the College. No appointments are necessary. Walk-in tutorials are available five days a week and three nights a week.

Tutorials

If the walk-in tutorial schedule does not offer enough flexibility, students may sign up for individualized tutoring with the Tutor Coordinator.

Study Groups

The Tutor Coordinator assists in the organization of study groups for several core courses. A student leader meets regularly with students in the group, helping them review class work and prepare for tests.

Spring 2010:

A Psychology study group, led by Adam Northup, will meet Mondays from 11-12 in the Library.

An Accounting study group, led by Charles Sheltman, will meet Mondays from 7-8 in Hunter Hall.

Workshops

The Success Center regularly schedules workshops focusing on the techniques of studying, including proofreading, note-taking, textbook reading, spelling, and study skills.

Spring 2010 Writing Workshops:

All workshops meet Tuesdays at 3:00

January 26: Overcoming Writer's Block--room 201

February 9: Writing Conclusions--room 204

February 16: Paraphrasing--room 201

February 23: Citing in APA format--room 201

March 2--Citing in MLA format--room 201

THE WRITING CENTER

The Writing Center, a service of the Learning Cooperative, is staffed by professionals and peer writing tutors and serves all members of the College community—students, staff, and faculty. Students may receive help at any stage in the writing process, from topic selection to outline to final draft.

For more information on the Learning Cooperative, contact the Success Center at 802-447-4674.