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Tutoring Center

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1140 Umpqua College Road
Roseburg, OR 97470

(541) 440-7831

Community Tutoring for Junior High and High School Students

Services Include:

5 one-hour tutoring sessions with UCC's experienced and background checked tutors.
Fee of just $100 for the 5 sessions.
Tutoring subjects offered:
- Math, Writing, English, Literature, Art, History, Psychology.
Location: Sue Shaffer Learning Commons and Library on the UCC campus.
Scheduling varies with both tutor schedules and student schedules.

Contact Karri Miller tutoring@umpqua.edu 541-440-7831

To see more details about the available tutor times click on button above to view the schedule for the Tutor you wish to make an appointment with:

Once you click on the button you will need to create an account with WConline the first time you go there.
Once you create your account, you will log in and find a tutor, click on the time slot you wish to reserve and fill out the registration information.
You DO NOT need to make an appointment if you are going to come in for an in-person tutoring session. You can just drop-in anytime during the hours in which the tutor for your subject that you need help with is available.
The calendar with the time slots will show if the tutor is busy with appointments so drop in times may vary but the tutor schedule is set for the term.

Winter Term 2025

Accounting
Acute Care
Anatomy and Physiology
Anthropology
Art History
Biology
Business (Intro)
Business Math
Chemistry
Chronic Illness
Communications
Computer Science
Criminology
English
Health Promotions
History
Lifespan Development
Literature
Management Fundamentals
Math
Microbiology
Microeconomics
Music
Note-Taking
Nutrition
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Physics
Programming
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Statistics
Study Skills
Time Management
Writing

The Tutoring Center maintains the right to ask persons who do not follow the UCC Student Code of Conduct and these rules of conduct to leave the Sue Shaffer Teaching & Learning Center/Library.

No cell phone use in the Tutoring Center; volume should be turned off or to vibrate; calls should be taken to the lobby.
No unattended children under the age of 12.
No one under the age of 16 allowed in the computer lab (unless an enrolled UCC student.)
No entering or exiting through doors labeled "personnel only" or "emergency exit", except in a case of emergency.
Snacks that aren't messy or smelly and drinks are allowed in the Tutoring Center, you must clean up after yourself.

Tutoring Can Help You:

Become a more confident, successful, independent learner
Develop your understanding and skills in a number of courses
Improve your time management, note-taking, and test-taking skills

What Tutors CAN Do:

Review and explain assignments.
Facilitate understanding and utilization of textbooks.
Clarify information presented by the instructor.
Assist with review and edit of written papers.
Give tips on studying and note-taking.

What Tutors CANNOT Do:

Teach material that is (or isn't) presented in class. Peer tutors are not instructors, if you are in need of an instructor, you need to make a special appointment with one of our Faculty Tutors or make an appointment with your instructor.
Write speeches or term papers for students.
Do another student's homework.
Contact instructors to find out what is being taught in every class. If they are not busy, they may go with a student to their instructor if they do not know the material.
Give advice on anything other than what subjects they tutor. There are other resources on campus that we can direct you to if you need help with anything else.

College and GED Skills Review

PrepSTEP: College readiness, skills review, test prep, lessons, ebooks, tutorials, and much more.
Khan Academy: Skills review and college prep
TutorMe: Online 24/7 free tutoring for most subjects. Just sign in to your Canvas account and click the TutorMe link in the left navigation bar.

Tutor Resources

These include resources available for check out at the Library Circulation desk and at the Tutor Coordinator's desk, as well as some online resources.

Library Circulation Resources:

Course reserve textbooks - available for check out in the library only. Check the Library website for more information.
Tutoring resources:
- Netter's Anatomy flash cards
- Anatomy Cube
- Heart model
- Torso model with head
- Nursing flash cards:
  - EKG
  - Fundamentals
  - Health Assessment
  - Labs
  - Maternity
  - Medical-Surgical
  - Nutrition
  - Pediatrics
  - Pharmacology
  - Psychiatric Mental Health
  - Clinical Skills

Resources at Tutor Coordinator Desk:

A Brief Atlas of the Human Body - Book
Calculus - Quick Study Guide
Chemistry - Quick Study Guide
College Algebra - Quick Study Guide
Dental Anatomy - Quick Study Guide
Dental Upper and Lower - Quick Study Guide
Excel Formulas - Quick Study Guide
Genetics - Quick Study Guide
Microbiology - Quick Study Guide
Nursing Lab Values - Quick Study Guide
Periodic Table of the Elements and Equation Sheet
Physics - Quick Study Guide
Word for Microsoft 365 Introduction

Online Resources:

PrepSTEP: College readiness, skills review, test prep, lessons, ebooks, tutorials, and much more.
Khan Academy: Skills review and college prep
Pear Deck Tutor ( formerly TutorMe): Online 24/7 free tutoring for most subjects. Just sign in to your Canvas account and click the TutorMe link in the left navigation bar.

We would love for you to work with us! Tutoring jobs are paid positions available to students who show strength in the courses they would like to tutor.

Tutors can be either Umpqua Community College students taking at least six credits each term or non students who can demonstrate their expertise in the subject matter they desire to tutor..

Preferred candidates demonstrate these additional qualities:

Interest in helping other students
Willingness for personal growth

If you are considering becoming a tutor, please contact the Tutoring Coordinator, and they will help you through the application process.

Student Jobs @ UCC

UCC Tutoring Center Desk
tutoring@umpqua.edu
(541) 440-7831

Or just use the blue CHAT button at the top of the page.

The Tutoring Center provides free tutoring services for UCC students.

Meet with a UCC tutor:
- The full schedule of tutors is listed on the Tutor Schedule website linked to the big green button on the Tutoring Schedule tab.
- These hours may vary during the term and in the intersession.
- Subjects covered by tutors may vary term to term.
- One on one appointments, drop-in tutoring, and online tutoring available.

We Can Help You

Become a more confident, successful, independent learner
Develop your understanding and skills in a number of courses
Improve your time management, note-taking, and test-taking skills

Questions?

Tutor Handbook
Resource for tutors to read and use for information about UCC Tutoring Services and their responsibilities, policies, and procedures.
**Mandatory for tutors to read.

UCC & Community Resources
List of resources to refer students to if requested or needed.

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Winter Term Study In

Thursday, March 13th from 12:00 - 5:00pm Snacks, coffee, and Pizza Free childcare available in the Moody room for anyone attending the event! Computer lab, Tutors, Research help Quiet place to study Group study rooms & pods, raffle drawings, and therapy dogs!

Date:: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Time:: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:: Tutoring Center
Categories:: Event Misc.