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Hello, Tutors!

Did you now there are over 150 of you now?  We started the semester with 60-ish returners.  Welcome, new folks!  Hope your first semester in the Learning Co-op was great!

A couple of reminders as we wrap up the semester.

1. The last day of tutoring is the same as the last day of classes, December 7.  Unless you have talked to me about holding a group review session, there is no more tutoring after this date.  I have attached a copy of the current exam review schedule.  If you’re interested in holding a group session, let me know.  I would love to add groups for MATH 009-121, CHEM 031, and PSYC 001.

2. You’ve worked hard all semester, and we would like to reward you.  Come to our annual stress reliever event Thursday, December 8 from 4:00-7:00.  There will be free healthy snacks, therapy dogs, and free massages!  I have included a flyer with more information.

3.  The last pay period will end Sunday, December 11 at midnight and your last check of the semester will be issued December 16.  Please be sure to get all of your sessions recorded and hours recorded before leaving for break.

Best of luck on all your end of semester papers, projects, and exams!

Cheers,
Rachel

Hi, all–

I have a couple of important announcements for you all this afternoon:

1. TutorTrac is back up and fully operational.  Thanks for your patience today as we worked that out.

2. The current pay period will end this Sunday at midnight!  Please be sure to have all of your session records entered in TutorTrac and submit hours in PeopleSoft.  Drop-in tutors and SI Leaders, be sure also to have your Work Summary Reports and attendance sheets in to me by Monday at noon.

3. HR is currently updating combo codes for temporary employees in the Learning Co-op.  If you are unable to enter your hours in PeopleSoft, let me know on Friday!  I will get in touch with HR and hopefully have them fix the problem in time for you to submit your hours for this pay period.

4. Another reminder, the last day of tutoring will be the last day of classes.  Unless you have received prior approval from me to lead an exam review session or final SI session, there will be no tutoring sessions held (Co-op based or Campus-wide) after Wednesday, December 7.

Have a great evening!

Best,
Rachel

PS–If you’re not drowning in work this last week before break (!) check out Hairspray at the Flynn!  One of our Trio/SSS mentors is in the show and there are student discounts available.

Good morning, tutors–

Week 11 has begun!  Hard to believe…  Just a few updates for you all.

The last day of tutoring will be Wednesday, December 7.  Unless you are leading a pre-approved Group or SI review session, no tutoring should occur after this time.  We want you all to be able to focus on your own exams.

We have had a number of questions regarding working on papers for language classes.  Since papers are technically graded assignments, we cannot work on papers for students in language classes UNLESS they have received prior written approval from their professors.  You may work on general concepts and particular grammar patterns, but may not correct specific errors in the papers.  If students want to work on these things, have them ask their professor to email me their permission.  Thanks!

Just a reminder that if you have appointments in the Co-op, please be sure to go to the schedule to mark your sessions as “attended” (or missed, cancelled, etc) and to add your session notes.  Also, ask if your students have signed in at the kiosk and walk them out at the end of the session to be sure they sign out.

Finally, finals season is fast approaching.  Chances are you’ll be receiving more requests.  Remember, please return emails within 24 hours!  Even if it is to say you won’t have time until next week, please please please do not ignore requests from students.  If you cannot meet with them, cc me on your response and I will follow up to match them with another tutor.

Thank you all for your hard work this semester!  Keep up the awesome work!

Best,
Rachel

Hello, Folks–

Happy early Halloween!  I have just a few updates and reminders for you all.

1. The current pay period will end on Sunday.  Please be sure to have all of your session records logged in TutorTrac and all of your hours entered in PeopleSoft by midnight on Sunday.  For SI Leaders, Drop-In tutors, and work study tutors, please be sure to have your Work Summary reports and attendance sheets in to me by noon on Monday.

2. SI Leaders, I will need to hear form your ASAP whether or not you plan to return for the Spring semester.  The spring schedule of courses is available on the registrar’s website, if that will help to inform your final decision.

3. As an employee of the University of Vermont, you are required to complete an online sexual harassment training.  Please complete the training here: http://training.newmedialearning.com/psh/uvermont/index.htm and email a copy of your confirmation of completion to me.  Be sure to keep a copy of this confirmation!  You can only access it once, but you need only complete the training once for all of your time as an employee of the university.  If you have already completed the training, simply email me a copy of your confirmation.

Have a great weekend!

Best,
Rachel

Hello again, folks–

I have received requests for tutors in the following classes, and do not currently have anyone on staff who can meet these requests.  If you have taken any of the following classes and would like to tutor for it this year, please let me know asap and we can work on adding the courses to your list of specialties.  I would love to match these students with a tutor as soon as possible, so I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Thank you!

–Rachel