Tutoring
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 Maymester 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
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:
- 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.
Tuesday, May 22,
2012
2:00 PM EDT/1:00
PM CDT/Noon MDT/11 AM PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/118996312
4:00 PM EDT/3:00 PM CDT/2:00 PM MDT/1:00 PM PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/895482737
7:00 PM EDT/6:00 PM CDT/5:00 PM MDT/4:00 PM PDT
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/400085481
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. |
