Angelo & Jennette Volpe Library

You must be prepared and ready to actively participate in your tutoring appointment. Have specific concepts or questions to ask your tutor. Speak up if your tutor is going too fast or slow, and don’t be afraid to say you still don’t understand something. Be sure to take notes during your tutoring session so you can review them later. If you cannot attend your tutoring appointment, please cancel it online.

Scheduling a tutoring appointment:

1. Go to TechConnect via TechExpress
2. Click  at the top right and follow the steps.
3. If you cannot find a tutor/time that works, click  "Request Appointment" and someone from tutoring will contact you regarding your request.

Canceling a tutoring appointment:

1. Go to TechConnect via TechExpress
2. Click on the Calendar tab
3. Click on the tutoring appointment you wish to cancel
4. In the popup box, click  

Please refer to the "How Tutoring Works" section so you can inform and refer students as appropriate.

On Your Syllabus

Please mention tutoring in your syllabus to promote student success. Please use any/all of the following content:

The university provides free tutoring to all Tennessee Tech students. Tutoring is available for classes, writing, test prep, study skills, and resumes. Appointments are scheduled online. Please see the Library Learning Center website for more information: https://www.tntech.edu/library/learning-center.php.

 

Who Received Tutoring

Faculty have the ability to see who has received tutoring. This can be especially helpful if you require tutoring for a class assignment or extra credit. Please follow these instructions to view your students’ tutoring activity:

1. Go to TechConnect via TechExpress
2. Click on the Reporting icon near the bottom left 
3. Select Appointment Summaries
4. Select Tutoring under Care Units
5. Enter the desired parameters and click Search

Students who have applied to Tennessee Tech and have a T# can receive tutoring in the library's tutoring center. If they are under the age of 18, they must bring a parent/guardian with them to every tutoring appointment. Appointments are scheduled via email.  

Anyone who needs a tutor and has not applied to Tennessee Tech:

• Must be in 9th grade or higher
• Must submit name, contact information, and tutoring needs to tutoring@tntech.edu 
• Must bring a parent/guardian to every tutoring appointment if under the age of 18