If your students are looking to get out of the cold and catch up assignments or have a big project to work on, send them to the ATC Tutorial and Open Computer Lab!
Our hours will be: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 7:00 pm.
Category Archives: Academic Support Center
14 tutors earn certification
A total of 14 tutors fulfilled the training, experience and other requirements for College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) Level I certification. CRLA is a national organization of student-oriented professionals active in the fields of reading, learning assistance, developmental education, tutoring, and mentoring at the college/adult level. The Academic Support Center would like to recognize the following tutors for completing College Reading & Learning Association Level I certification during the Fall 2014 semester:
Business & Accounting Tutorial Lab
Shaun Carter
Appointment Based Tutoring
Evan Williams
Chelsie MacIntosh
Eric Schuemann
Ashley Maas
Language Arts Tutorial Lab
Ismael Ramos-Marquez
Audrey Moore
Jacob Urlaub
Tina Wierckz
Rachel Curtis
Mathematics Tutorial Lab
Marc Rasmussen
Manuel Garcia Abonza
Minh-Huy Radics
Daniel Gebrezgiabhier
Academic Support Center hosts tutor training
On January 6, 2015, the Academic Support Center offered its semiannual tutor training to 29 new tutors.
During the event, new tutors experienced a “Role of the Tutor” session presented by Don VanOeveren; a session exploring the “12 Steps of Tutoring” presented by Jeff Stone; a scavenger hunt of the different tutoring centers on campus; an interactive activity helping new tutors identify diverse learning styles and improve communication skills; the “Run, Hide, Fight” presentation by Officer Tony Myers; and a session of interactive tutoring scenarios facilitated by Holly Hoare and Colleen Copus.
Exam Cram for Fall 2014 Semester
Yes, it’s time for Exam Cram! What is Exam Cram? Think extended quiet study hours in the library, smiling tutors and librarians, along with beverages and snacks to keep study strength up and stress levels down!
* Faculty and staff, please share this news with students.
Fall 2014 Exam Cram will be held:
- Sat. 12/6/2014 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sun. 12/7/2014 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Exam Cram is co-sponsored by Academic Support, Student Alliance and Library & Learning Commons. There will be librarians and tutors in multiple subject areas available during Exam Cram hours. Please park in the Bostwick (Main) parking lot. No registration required. Tutoring subjects may be limited. See our SubjectGuide for more information on this event!
Exam Cram for Fall 2014 Semester
Yes, it’s time for Exam Cram! What is Exam Cram? Think extended quiet study hours in the library, smiling tutors and librarians, along with beverages and snacks to keep study strength up and stress levels down!
* Faculty and staff, please share this news with students.
Fall 2014 Exam Cram will be held:
- Sat. 12/6/2014 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sun. 12/7/2014 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Exam Cram is co-sponsored by Academic Support, Student Alliance and Library & Learning Commons. There will be librarians and tutors in multiple subject areas available during Exam Cram hours. Please park in the Bostwick (Main) parking lot. No registration required. Tutoring subjects may be limited. See our SubjectGuide for more information on this event!
Condolences to the friends and family of David Slezak
David Slezak, valued colleague and longtime tutor in the ATC Tutorial and Open Computer lab, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening after experiencing cardiac arrest on Sunday, Oct 12.
Dave was a very special person who persevered through many challenges but always enjoyed coming to the “lab” and assisting our students. He will be deeply missed.
His family will receive visitors Friday 2 – 7 pm at Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuary – Remembrance Mortuary, 3525 Remembrance Rd NW. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Alphonsus Church on Saturday at 11:00 am where his family will also receive visitors one hour prior. – See more at: http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?pid=172905222#sthash.6KNWotMq.dpuf
Congratulations to Jenni Klutts, Brad Bourbina
On Saturday, August 9, Jenni Klutts (Academic Support, Athletics, Biological Sciences) married Brad Bourbina in a beautiful outdoor ceremony. Congratulations, Mr. & Mrs. Bourbina!
Writing workshop scheduled for today
Writing workshop set for March 20
Tutors achieve certification
The Academic Support Center would like to recognize the following tutors for completing College Reading & Learning Association Level I certification during the Fall 2013 semester:
Business & Accounting Tutorial Lab
Brandon Holt
Jacob Reeds
Appointment Based Peer Tutoring
Lindsay Jones
Patricia Kolenko
Robert Fraser
Health Sciences Resources and Tutorial Lab
Ashley Bowman
Language Arts Tutorial Lab
Abbey Leonard
Julian Arpin-Cortez
Jessica Langowski
Mathematics Tutorial Lab
Jeremi Merrill
Biology Learning Center
Wesley Barger
Clarissa Orzell
Richard Garcia
Get your ducks in a row!
Do you need help getting ready to sign up for classes at GRCC? Please join us on Friday, June 28 from 11 AM to 1 PM at our Lakeshore Campus Thompson M-TEC facility. We will have GRCC staff available to help you with Accuplacer testing, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Raider Card, Technology Assistance and more.
We look forward to seeing you!
GRCC’s Lakeshore Campus
Thompson M-TEC
6364 136th Ave Pvt.
Holland, MI 49424
616-234-2200
Academic Support Center – Mid-Semester Break Office Hours
During the week of March 4th – March 8th, the Academic Support Center Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with limited services. All tutorial services and computer labs with the exception of the ATC Open Computer Lab will be closed during Mid-Semester Break. Please check the ATC Open Computer Lab’s website http://cms.grcc.edu/atcopenlab for their posted hours.
Academic Support Center organizes tutor training
On January 7 and 8, 2013, the Academic Support Center offered its semiannual Tutor Training to over 100 tutors.
On the first day of the event, new tutors experienced a Role of the Tutor session presented by Yumi Watanabe, a session exploring the 12 Steps of Tutoring presented by Jeff Stone, a Scavenger Hunt of the different tutoring centers on campus, and an interactive tutoring scenarios session presented by Jenni Klutts.
On the second day, all tutors participated in a Cross-Cultural Tutoring session presented by Tamber Bustance and Kathleen Owens, a MyDegreePath degree audit software presentation by Lynnae Selberg and Erin Busscher, and a panel discussion on Encouraging Independent Learning facilitated by Kellie Roblin.
Raider Salute to tutor trainers
The Academic Support Center would like to send out a Raider Salute to Lynnae Selberg, Erin Busscher, Kathleen Owens and Tamber Bustance for presenting at the January Tutor Training, which was held last week at the Calkins Science Center.
Over 100 new and returning tutors participated in presentations on the MyDegreePath degree audit software (Lynnae and Erin) and Cross Cultural Tutoring (Kathleen and Tamber). The feedback from the tutors regarding these presentations was very positive and many tutors expressed that the material covered would easily be applied in their work this semester.
Exam Cram for Fall 2012 Semester
Last semester’s Exam Cram was such a success that GRCC’s Library is offering it again! What is Exam Cram? Think extended quiet study hours in the library, smiling tutors and library staff, along with beverages and snacks to keep study strength up. Employees, please share this news with students.
December 2012 Exam Cram will be held:
- Sat. 12/8/2012 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sun. 12/9/2012 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Exam Cram is co-sponsored by Academic Support, Campus Activities, J. Bos Vending Services, and the Library & Learning Commons. There will be library staff and tutors in multiple subject areas available during Exam Cram hours. Please park in the Bostwick (Main) parking lot. No registration required. Tutoring subjects may be limited.
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