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8 Sep

Week Two Updates

Posted by Subject Area Tutoring in Current Tutors, Logging Hours, Weekly Announcements.

Hello, Tutors–

The first day of tutoring is MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12.  Both Co-op based and campus-wide appointments will begin on this date.

With the official start of our work together looming close, I have a few announcements and reminders for you.

1. Until further notice, TutorTrac will not be operational during our first week of tutoring.  We have instituted a paper record-keeping system for the interim.  You will need to complete a paper session record (found attached, on the blog, at the Co-op front desk, and in each of the cubicles) for each session you hold with a student.  In addition, you will need to complete a work summary report before each pay period and enter your hours in PeopleSoft.  The time you enter in PeopleSoft will need to match that recorded on your work summary report.

2. In order to begin tutoring this semester, you must complete the online policy reminder survey: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&pli=1&formkey=dGJqckxoUGxzMGxxUXNHa0Y5UlhBMlE6MQ#gid=0

3. If you have received work study funding and would like to be paid using this award for your work in the Learning Co-op, please let me know as soon as possible so I can process your hire in the work study database.

4.  For students being paid using work study funds, you will need to enter your hours in PeopleSoft each week.  Regulations have changed, and you will no longer be able to retroactively add hours.  Furthermore, you will need to complete a work summary report for each week.

5. I am still looking for group tutors interested in leading drop-in sessions for BSAD 60, 61, 65, and 180; Statistics, Biology, and Psychology.  If you are interested, email me to set up a meeting.

6. If you are interested in participating in a conversation with Charlie Rathbone in regard to Universal Design for Learning as a follow-up to our all-tutor meeting, send me an email and let me know when you would be available to attend.

Thanks!

Rachel

2 Sep

Week One Updates: Meeting Sunday at 7!

Posted by Subject Area Tutoring in Current Tutors, Forms and Links, Weekly Announcements.

Welcome back (officially) tutors!

I hope you all had a wonderfully engaging and intellectually provocative first week of classes.  I have a number of updates for you, so here goes:

1. Our MANDATORY All-Tutor Meeting will be Monday, September 5 from 7:00-8:30 pm in L/L CM 315 (right upstairs from the Learning Co-op).  Can’t wait to see you all there!

2. Before you will be eligible to begin tutoring this semester, you MUST complete the online policy reminder survey.  Please be sure to submit your name and email address on completion so we have a record of your survey submission.  The link to the survey can be found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&pli=1&formkey=dGJqckxoUGxzMGxxUXNHa0Y5UlhBMlE6MQ#gid=0

3. All other paperwork, forms, etc you will need to fill out to start the semester will be available at the all-tutor meeting.

4. I am still working on the Co-op schedule.  If you are available to tutor our traditionally high-demand courses (math, chemistry, BSAD, bio, statistics, anatomy…) and would like to hold regular hours in the Co-op, you may email me to set up a meeting or come talk to me at the end of our meeting on Monday.

5. I am also looking for tutors willing to lead group tutoring sessions, either in the Co-op or around Campus.  Physics and BSAD tutors, I NEED you!! Please let me know via email or at our meeting if you would be interested in leading groups in these subjects.

6. The Honors College is looking for a tutor in residence to hold group sessions either 6-8 pm or 7-9 pm in University Heights North on Wednesday evenings.  Let me know if you’re interested.

7.  Because of the holiday, the deadline to submit your hours in PeopleSoft this pay period is TONIGHT at midnight.  While none of you should have any hours entered for the Co-op yet, as tutoring doesn’t start until September 12, I don’t know how much this will affect you.  But just a heads up in case you need to enter hours from another campus job.

Whew, I think that’s all for now.  Enjoy your three-day weekend, and I’ll see you all on Monday!

Best,
Rachel

24 Aug

Welcome Back!

Posted by Subject Area Tutoring in Current Tutors, Forms and Links, Policy Updates, Weekly Announcements.

Hello, friends!

We are very close now to the beginning of the semester.  I hope you are excited!  As per usual, I have a list of updates and announcements for you all.  Here goes:

1. Our All-Tutor Meeting will take place on Monday, September 5, from 7:00-8:30 pm in L/L CM 315.  This meeting is MANDATORY if you wish to return as a tutor this semester.  Whether you choose to dress to impress is up to you, however.  If you will not be able to make this meeting, please talk to me ASAP.

2. Rather than listen to me review policies you’ve known for years, there is a policy reminder survey available on the blog and by following this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?pli=1&hl=en_US&formkey=dGJqckxoUGxzMGxxUXNHa0Y5UlhBMlE6MQ#gid=0  You must complete this survey before you are eligible to begin tutoring for the semester.

3. If you delete this email and lose the link to the reminder survey or the location for our meeting, fret not, dear tutors.  All this information and more is available on the tutor blog.  http://blog.uvm.edu/subtutor/

4.  Speaking of the blog, you may notice that I have recently posted a schedule for payroll deadlines and paycheck deliveries.  I will still send reminders to submit your hours as I did last year, but feel free to refer to this schedule at your convenience and to plan any large purchases.

5. The first day of tutoring will be SEPTEMBER 12.  No tutoring appointments may be scheduled prior to this date.

6. If you are paid with work study funds or tutor at least one high-demand course and would like to schedule regular hours in the Learning Co-op for this semester, please be in touch.  I am starting to draft the Co-op schedule now.

7. I am currently looking to hire tutors to lead Drop-In Group Tutoring sessions for the semester in BSAD 60, 61, 65, and 180; CHEM 26, 31, and 141; MATH 009-121; NFS 043; PHYS 11 and 31; PSYC 001; and STAT 51, 11, and 141.  If you are interested or want to learn more about this opportunity, please let me know ASAP.

Enjoy your last week of freedom…See you soon!

Best,
Rachel


			

		


	
		

			

				4
				May
			

			
Program Surveys, End of the Year Celebration, and Summer Tutoring

			

			Posted by Subject Area Tutoring in Current Tutors, Weekly Announcements.						

			

				
Hello, Tutors and SI Leaders–


Well, the day has finally  arrived.  Classes for the Spring semester, 2011, have officially ended.   Congratulations on all of your hard work, and best of luck on your  remaining papers, projects, and exams!


The last reminders I have before setting you free for the summer are as follows:


#1:   If you have not yet completed the evaluation for your program (SI or  Subject-Area tutoring) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take the time to do so!   This is your last chance to complete the survey and enter to win an  iTunes gift card.  (If you worked as both an SI Leader and Subject-Are  Tutor this academic year, you may complete both surveys).


Subject-Area Tutors, please follow this link: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&pli=1&formkey=dFB5Z3daeVl1aXRmcVRwSjhidFAwN1E6MQ#gid=0


SI Leaders, your survey can be found here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dFFfNmZlMy01SHVnOHpkQjFCQTVzS1E6MQ#gid=0


#2:  Today is the LAST DAY OF TUTORING!  The Learning Co-op cannot  pay you for any tutoring hours completed after Wednesday, May 4.  If you  choose to meet with a student beyond this date, you will need to  arrange for payment on a private-tutoring basis directly.  I have  attached a flyer detailing the Supplemental Instruction exam review  schedule.  You may refer your tutees to this resource for extra help  during exam week.


#3:   Your next pay checks will be issued on Friday, May 6.  The  Co-op will be open from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm for you to pick them up.  Any  hours you have competed this week will appear on your paycheck issued  May 20.  If you will not be in town to pick up your check, email me your  address so we can send the check to you this summer.


#4:   If you will be in the Burlington area this summer and would  like to tutor, please let me know and I will add you to our summer  tutors list.


#5:   We will be holding our End of the Year  Celebration tomorrow (Thursday) from 2-4 pm in the Fireplace Lounge.  We  hope to see you all there!  Seniors, please be sure to stop by the  celebration tomorrow so we can  give you a special thank you for all of your hard work over the years.


Have  a safe, happy, and healthy summer!  And for all of you not graduating  in the Spring, I can’t wait to see your smiling faces again in the  Fall.  Seniors, we will all miss you!


Best,

Rachel

			

		


	
		

			

				28
				Apr
			

			
April Updates: Final Edition

			

			Posted by Subject Area Tutoring in Current Tutors, Weekly Announcements.						

			

				
Good morning, tutors and SI Leaders!


Less than a week left of classes and so much left to do! I’ll get right down to business.


#1:  We would like to take the time to thank you for your hard work this  semester and recognize our seniors.  Come by the fireplace lounge  between 2:00 and 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 5 for our END OF THE YEAR  CELEBRATION!


#2: If you will be in the area and would like to tutor this summer,  let me know!  I will add you to a list posted on our website so that  students can be in touch with you directly to set up an appointment.


#3:  If you will be out of town before picking up your last paycheck, we  would be happy to send it to you in the mail.  If you are interested,  simply send me your mailing address.


#4: This PAY PERIOD WILL CLOSE ON SUNDAY, please be sure to submit  all session records into TutorTrac and enter your hours in PeopleSoft no  later than midnight on Sunday.


#5: SI Leaders, the folders for your evaluations are all set.  You can pick them up in the SI office.


#6:  The LAST DAY OF TUTORING is Wednesday, May 4.  You may not meet  with students during exam week!  If you are an SI Leader or group tutor  and you would like to hold an exam review session after May 4, please  let me know when and where you would like to be scheudled no later than  Friday, April 29.  I will need to put in a request for rooms with plenty  of time to spare.


#7:Finally, would you like to WIN AN ITUNES GIFT CARD?  Please take  the time to complete the subject-area tutoring or supplemental  instruction program evaluation and you will be entered in a raffle to  win a gift card.  You will only have until May 4 to complete the  evaluation, so don’t wait!


Subject-Area Tutors, please complete this evaluation: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dFB5Z3daeVl1aXRmcVRwSjhidFAwN1E6MQ#gid=0


SI Leaders, please complete this evaluation: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dFFfNmZlMy01SHVnOHpkQjFCQTVzS1E6MQ#gid=0


Best of luck on all of your end of the year papers, projects, and  exams!  Remember to eat well, get some sleep, and enjoy the sunshine  when you can.


Cheers,

Rachel

			

		


	
		

			
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