Academic Development Workshops

Academic Support at the University of Mount Union strives to help any student who is struggling academically. Numerous resources are available to any student at no additional cost to them. These resources include individual appointments with staff members, peer tutoring, and a peer mentoring program that partners with a series of academic development workshops. Struggling students can visit the office at any time whether it be walk-in or by appointment. Our office strives to provide individual attention to each student based on their personal experiences and will collaborate with their faculty to monitor the student’s progress throughout their time at Mount Union.

PEER TUTOR AND SUCCESS MENTOR OPPORTUNITIES

Would you like to become a Peer Tutor or Success Mentor for the Office of Academic Support? These are paid positions that can greatly enhance your ability to make a difference in your fellow peers' academic success, while also providing you with numerous skills that can translate into your own personal and career ambitions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Mount Union.

• Eligible to work in the United States, and must have all tax forms completed with the Office of Human Resources office (located in the lower level of Beeghly Hall; phone: (330) 829-6560)

• Eligible to receive either campus employment or federal work-study payments; check with the Office of Student Financial Services if you’re uncertain (located in the lower level of the Gartner Welcome Center; phone: (330) 823-2674)

• Earned either an “A” or “A-“ grade in the respective tutored course.

• Ability to work a consistent, weekly schedule for the entire semester (requested exceptions may apply)

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

• Adhere to all job responsibilities associated with this position.

• Able to maintain the highest levels of academic integrity.

Interested applicants can apply through the application, and a member of our staff will be in contact with you.

Tutoring

The tutoring program provides additional assistance for a number of courses each semester. The tutoring staff is composed of students who have successfully completed their respective courses and have completed a comprehensive training program. Tutoring sessions occur on a weekly basis beginning in Week 2 and continuing through final exams.  Any struggling student may visit a tutoring session for their course without scheduling a prior appointment, and the sessions are at no additional cost to students. There is potential for students to receive individual attention from the tutors, however, it is completely dependent upon the total number of visitors to that particular session. Students may arrive as early as they would like and stay until the session concludes.

If a particular course is not already on the weekly schedule, students or faculty may request assistance by e-mailing the Office of Academic Support at academicsupport@mountunion.edu. Other questions or concerns about the program can be addressed through the e-mail provided or through an individual meeting with the Director of Academic Support.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Tutoring begins on the Tuesday of Week 2 each semester
• Tutoring ends on the last day of classes in each semester
• Final Exam Reviews will occur for the majority of courses that receive weekly tutoring; this schedule will be emailed to all students and faculty in the week prior to Final Exams.
• Tutoring does NOT occur on the following days each year:
  • the Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights of Fall Break
  • the Tuesday and Wednesday nights immediately prior to the Thanksgiving holiday
  • the Sunday night immediately following the Thanksgiving holiday
  • All nights during the Spring Recess period; tutoring will resume again on the Monday night after Spring Recess
  • the Thursday night immediately prior to the Good Friday holiday
  • Tutoring DOES occur on Scholar Day and begins at its regularly scheduled, nightly time

Are you looking for a tutor for your non-college student?
Please contact Traci McGary from the University of Mount Union Education Department at (330) 829-8212 to explore available options.