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Center for Academic Achievement (Tutoring)

  • Free academic support
  • Inclusive, nonjudgmental environment
  • Gain knowledge, confidence, and skills to succeed
  • Drop in STEM++ Tutoring
  • All Math, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Accounting, Engineering, Spanish, French, and others
  • Writing Tutoring (appointments)
  • Academic, Professional, and Creative Writing projects
  • All stages of development - brainstorming, organization, formatting, evidence/research, and editing
  • Academic coaching: time management, not taking skills, organization, and other skills
  • Computers
  • ArcGIS, Adobe Cloud (Photoshop), SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office applications

Please choose the method you would like to meet with the tutor.

STEM

Writing

  • In-Person Writing Tutoring
    • Meet with a writing tutor in person to discuss your work.
  • Virtual Writing Tutoring
    • Meet with a writing tutor virtually to discuss your work.
    • Great for students who are not on campus.
  • Online Submissions for Writing
    • Choose online submissions if you don't need to meet with a tutor to discuss the paper, but would like the paper reviewed.
    • Great for students who are not on campus.
    • Please note: There is a 48-hour turnaround for tutors to provide feedback.

Writing Center staff members make every effort to create a space and experience that will be comfortable and supportive for students. Tutors, in turn, should be extended the same level of courtesy as they offer their time and expertise to help students grow as writers. In all Writing Center conferences, tutors are entitled to the following:

  • A cooperative attitude from students that respectfully engages with and responds to the tutor’s feedback, ideas, and perspective.
  • A respectful exchange of ideas and reasonable periods during the exchange to present her, his, or their observations and suggestions without being interrupted.
  • The assurance that the session will be focused on helping the student develop their writing, rather than a session devoted to editing or proofreading.

We know that writing can be challenging, and we do not expect students and tutors to always agree. However, we DO expect that both students and tutors conduct themselves thoughtfully and respectfully.

Students are also expected to be courteous in their usage of the Writing Center by canceling appointments they no longer need or are no longer able to attend to allow as many students as possible to be served. Students who are marked as no-shows three times will have their Writing Center account temporarily disabled. Accounts may be reinstated at the discretion of the Writing Center's administrators following a student's request.

Students who do not abide by these policies will, after a warning from their tutor, be referred to the Director of the Writing Center.

  • Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., F2F, video chats (Zoom), online submissions
  • Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., F2F, video chat (Zoom), online submissions
  • Saturday, Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Zoom and online submissions only

The Center for Academic Achievement Hours

  • Location:
    • First Floor of Locke Library
  • Hours:
    • Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    • Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Additional weekend and after-hours:
    • Stem Virtual Tutoring:
      • Saturday and Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    • Writing Online Submissions:
      • Monday and Tuesday: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
      • Wednesday and Thursday: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
      • Saturday and Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

For more information, you can contact us by phone at (828) 398-7218 or by email at academiclearningcenter@abtech.edu.