Now`s The Time To Get Involved!

A N E W S L E T T E R F O R T H E S T U D E N T S O F A U LT M A N C O L L E G E O F N U R S I N G A N D H E A LT H S C I E N C E S
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SEPTEMBER 2010
Fall Semester 2010!
Inside This Issue!
Meet Student
Senate president
Matt Hizer
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Now’s The Time To Get
Involved!
T
ake your college experience to a new
level by getting involved in activities on
campus. Every month, the Student Life
Department puts out a calendar of events
and activities to help you meet other
students and become part of college life.
Look for the calendar outside the Student
Life Office. You can also become part of
the action by getting involved in student
organizations.
Here are a few to consider:
Student Senate
Making Social
Media Work
For You
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NAMI Service
Learning
Opportunity
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Student Senate is a student-led, studentrun organization that plays an important
role in the College’s administrative structure.
The organization’s mission is to encourage
students to become engaged in social,
professional and service activities within the
College, and to facilitate communication
between students, faculty, staff and
administration. Student Senate meets
regularly to discuss activities and Collegerelated issues that are important to students.
In addition, Student Senate hosts Town Halltype meetings to give all Aultman College
students an open forum for discussion.
Membership consists of at least ten elected
students, representing each class. Senators
will be nominated and elected during
Constitution Week Sept 13-17.
Aultman College Student Nurse
Association (ACSNA)
ACSNA is the Aultman College chapter
of the Ohio Nursing Students’ Association
(ONSA) and the National Student Nurses’
Association (NSNA). By joining NSNA, you
automatically become a member of ONSA
and ACSNA. Your membership in these
organizations unites you with students and
professionals locally and nationally who share
your vision and are shaping the future of
nursing. In addition, you can take advantage
of programs, scholarships and leadership
opportunities, along with discounts on
nursing student products and services that are
available to all members of the NSNA.
The president of ACSNA is fourth
semester student, Amy Foltz. The
organization meets monthly and cosponsors many Student Life activities.
Last year, several members were
sponsored by the College and the Alumni
Association to travel to Columbus for the
ONSA convention. All of these benefits
are available for a membership cost of
$30/year. Learn more and join by visiting
www.nsna.org.
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Student Mentoring Program
The Student Mentor Program
connects new students with
upperclassmen to build lasting
relationships. New students: Don’t go
it alone! Get the benefit of advice and
support from someone who has been
there! Upperclassmen: Reach out! Share
your experiences and strategies for
success. Mentoring is easy and flexible
and can be done via email, phone, text
or Facebook. To sign up to be a Mentor
or to get a Mentor, email StudentLife@
aultmancollege.edu by Sept 20.
Aultman College Veterans
Association
Membership in the Aultman College
Veterans Association is open to all
students who have served or are serving
in any branch of the military, including
the National Guard. The purpose of
the organization, which was formed in
the Spring 2010 semester, is to provide
fellowship and networking opportunities
for veterans and provide members
with important benefit updates. Third
semester student Cathleen Young is
coordinating the organization’s activities
and encourages all veterans to contact
her at cathleen.young@aultmancollege.
edu and get involved!
Start Your Own Club!
Aultman College is a young college.
You can be part of growing the
activities within Student Life by getting
together with classmates who share a
common interest and starting your own
club. For more information, check out
the Start Your Own Club guide on the
Student Portal!
Meet Your Student
Senate President
Constitution
Week
Sept 13-17
Along with the rest of the
nation, Aultman College
celebrates Constitution Week
Sept 13-17. Constitution Week
honors the birth of the American
government system and
culminates in Constitution Day,
officially celebrated on Sept.
17. According to the National
Constitution Center, “On Sept.
17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution
was signed by thirty-nine brave
men who changed the course of
history. Now Constitution Day
is a time for us to continue their
legacy and develop habits of
citizenship in a new generation
of American.”
Constitution Week Activities
include:
Mon, Sept 13 – Student Senate
Matt Hizer
President
Student Senate
Meet Matt Hizer, Student Senate president for the 2010-2011 Academic Year. Under
Student Senate bylaws, the office of Student Senate president is filled by the student who
was elected to office of the vice president the previous year.
A third-semester student, Matt first became involved in Student Senate because he
liked the idea of being able to make a contribution to improving the College. “Because
Aultman is such a small school, it’s easy to be active and it’s easy to make an impact,”
said Matt. “Whether we’re raising money, supporting good causes or providing input on
College policies, we get satisfaction out of knowing our organization makes a difference.”
Nominations for Student Senators are being accepted through 4 p.m. on Mon, Sept
13. Elections will be held on Sept 18. “Senators are the eyes and the ears on campus,”
said Matt. “They bring up issues they are hearing from the student body and act as
representatives for their classmates.” Matt says anyone considering running for a Student
Senate position should plan on approximately 1 ½ -2 hours per month for meetings. The
meeting schedule will be determined based on the Senators’ schedules and availability.
Matt will share news from Student Senate in a regular column in Pulse, beginning with
the October issue.
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nominations due by 4:00 pm
Wed, Sept 15 – Constitution
Week Movie Matinee
Disney’s “National Treasure”,
starring Nicholas Cage
11am – 1pm – Classroom 1
Bring your lunch!
Thurs, Sept 16 – Constitution
Week Movie Night
Disney’s “National Treasure”,
starring Nicholas Cage
6pm – Amphitheater
Friday, Sept 18 – Constitution
Day!
Free treats and desserts
10 am – 1pm – Classroom 1
Student Senate Elections – All day
in the hallway and online
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News You Can Use!
Parking Update
Faculty/Staff Additions and Changes
Get your complimentary 20102011 Aultman College Student
Handbook and Planner when
you register your vehicle and
receive your parking decal. This
is the first year Aultman College
has distributed planners. Let us
know what you think!
Sasha Annan
Faculty
Mathematics
Jen Hillyer
Faculty
Anatomy and
Physiology
Steve Graef
Faculty
Psychology
Jim Hoskins
Faculty
Sociology
Aultman Hospital has designated an entire parking lot
for all the students attending Aultman College of Nursing
and Health Sciences, effective immediately. All Aultman
College students will now park in Aultman Lot 11. The
entrance to the student lot is on Dartmouth Avenue and
Shannon Helfinstine, Ph.D.
Faculty
Microbiology
Part-time Alumni Relations Coordinator
is directly across the street from the main entrance to the
College. If Lot 11 is full, students should park on the 3rd
level of the Aultman Hospital Parking deck. The entrance
Staffing Change
to the parking deck is on 7th St. SW. Deck parking is
Brittany Fehlman has taken on a
covered by your $50 parking fee. There are no additional
new position as Coordinator of Adult
costs. Simply show your student ID to the deck attendant
Education. Her office is now located in
when leaving. Aultman College advises students NOT to
the Main Office corridor. Brittany is still
park on the streets surrounding the College. Cars parked
occupying her previous role as Student
on the street may be towed by the City of Canton.
Affairs Coordinator while the College
Due to the new parking policy, all students are
fills the position. She is available in the Student Life Office
REQUIRED to register their vehicle with the Main Office
during posted office hours. For Student Life/Student
and receive an assigned parking decal. The decal is new
Affairs questions and issues outside of these hours, please
and different from previous Aultman College decals
come to the Main Office.
issued in the past. Students MUST register their vehicle
In addition to congratulating Brittany on her new job,
and receive an assigned decal by OCTOBER 1, 2010.
you can also congratulate her for being a recipient of one
To register and receive your decal, please complete the
of the American Heart Association’s Start! Heart Walk
Fall 2010 Parking Registration Form and turn it into the
Lifestyle Change Awards, sponsored by The Health Plan.
College Main Office for decal assignment.
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SEPTEMBER 2010
Walk for a Cause!
A
ultman College students are invited to participate
in the 6th annual NAMI (National Alliance on Mental
Illness) Summit County Walk. The goal of the fundraiser
is to raise money and awareness of the need for a worldclass treatment and recovery system for people with mental
illness.
Aultman College has a long history of supporting NAMI.
Assistant professor Perri Concialdi, who teaches the
psychiatric component of NRS 220 and 240, was named
2009 NAMI of Summit County Volunteer of the Year for
her work in raising awareness and promoting volunteerism
for the organization among her students. Last year,
approximately 20 students assisted or walked in the event.
“College students have really enjoyed this event and leave
knowing that their efforts really make a difference and
are truly appreciated.” said Mrs. Concialdi. “They have
participated in many different capacities: set-up, clean-up,
food services, parking services, fund-raising activities (car
washes, bake sales), material distribution, etc. There is a
number of ways students can help and earn service learning
hours---even if they cannot participate in the walk itself.”
In addition to walkers and volunteers, Mrs. Concialdi is
looking for two or three students who can help coordinate
activities as team captains. Students interested in walking
can sign up to be on the Aultman College team through
the link on the Student Portal. To make a contribution
or volunteer in other ways, e-mail Mrs. Concialdi. The
Summit county chapter of NAMI serves Stark, Portage and
Summit counties so students are welcome to direct their
contributions to services in a particular county, if desired.
NAMI- Summit County Walk
Saturday, Oct 2
Registration: 8:30
Walk: 10:00
Location: Munroe Falls MetroPark
All walkers receive a t-shirt and the satisfaction of
making a difference!
I WILL CHECK THE STUDENT PORTAL.
I WILL CHECK THE STUDENT PORTAL.
I WILL CHECK THE STUDENT PORTAL.
Checking the Student Portal on a daily basis is one of your important responsibilities as a student at Aultman College.
The Portal is the first place current news or information about the College is posted and includes up-to date messages
about registration, scholarships and student life events. The Portal also allows you to check assignments, grades,
messages and updates from your instructor as soon as they are posted. Regular review of the Portal allows you to be
knowledgeable about your status and is a critical part of being an informed Aultman College student.
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Digest
It is our goal at Aultman College to promote and encourage
a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. We strive
to be a facility where differences are recognized, accepted,
appreciated and celebrated. Each month, the Diversity Digest section of the
Pulse will share multicultural concepts and information, understanding that a
diverse student body has far-ranging and significant benefits for all students,
as well as the community at large.
Financial Aid
News
Aultman College is working hard to develop and identify
scholarship opportunities for students. Links to the
scholarships can be found on the Student Portal. Please pay
close attention to scholarship criteria, application requirements
and deadlines. Remember, you can’t get a scholarship if you
don’t apply!
Rosh Hashanah/New Year
Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the Jewish High
Holidays and marks the beginning of the Jewish New
Year. The term Rosh Hashanah, translated in Hebrew,
means ‘head of the year’ or ‘first of the year’. Yet,
unlike traditional American New Year’s celebrations,
Rosh Hashanah is considered one of the holiest days
of the year. It is considered a day of judgement and a
day of remembrance. Much of the day is spent in the
synagogue, where an important tradition is the sounding
of the “shofar” or ram’s horn. Over the course of
the Rosh Hashanah service, 100 blasts of the shofar
occur. Many Jewish people spend Rosh Hashanah in
introspection, reflecting on the blessings and mistakes of
the past year and making plans for change in the New
Year. Rosh Hashanah is a 48-hour holiday, created that
way in ancient times to ensure that Jews around the
world were celebrating the holiday together. In 2010,
Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Sept 8 and ends
at sundown on Sept 10. The ten days following Rosh
Hashanah are known as the Days of Awe and lead to
Yom Kippur, considered by many Jews to be the holiest
day of the Jewish year.
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Are you afraid of scholarship essays? Don’t let your fear keep
you out of the running for the many scholarship opportunities
that become available over the year at Aultman College.
Writing a scholarship essay isn’t hard. It’s all about telling
your story in a compelling way so that a donor wants to help
you reach your dream. Come to the “How to Write Stellar
Scholarship Essays” Lunch and Learn on Sept 21 or Sept 27.
A representative from the Stark Community Foundation will
cover how to break down the essay-writing process and how to
write a winning essay in 50 words or less.
IMPORTANT DATES FROM THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Labor Day (Offices Closed)September 6, 2010
Last Day to Add/Drop ClassesSeptember 7, 2010
Financial Aid Freeze DaySeptember 7, 2010
Last Day to Withdraw Classes with a 100% RefundSeptember 7, 2010
Last Day to Withdraw Classes with a 90% RefundSeptember 17, 2010
Last Day to Withdraw Classes with a 50% RefundOctober 1, 2010
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SEPTEMBER 2010
Golden Owl
Students of the Month
September
September is a special month with
two Golden Owl Students of the Month.
Congratulations to Pamela Heim and
Herman (Lee) Eichhorn! Pam and Lee
were nominated by an Aultman Hospital
employee whose sister hired the students
to care for a family member during
the final days before his passing. Her
nomination letter stated, “I went to visit
Doris (the widow) last night, and she
expressed to me how wonderful Lee and
Pam were with her husband, “Huffy”.
She thanked me for helping her find
these two wonderful people who helped
them so much during this difficult time.
Lee was there when Huffy died late in
the evening on Easter. Doris said she
doesn’t know what she would have done
without Lee being there. He helped take
care of everything for her. It sounds like
this community is lucky to be getting two
wonderful nurses. I wish them all the best.
Please forward this email to them and their
nursing instructors, as I feel it is important
for them to know what a difference they
have made.”
In addition to being praised by their
employers, Pam and Lee were both
recognized by faculty and staff members
for the compassion and care they show in
their clinical experiences. Both are actively
involved within the College and have
volunteered for several Student Life events.
Congratulations Pamela and Lee. You
make Aultman College proud!
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Q&A
Learn More About Pamela!
What led to your decision to pursue your
Associate’s degree in Nursing?
“I decided to go back to school so I could provide more for my
children. I had worked in the health field before and always felt that it
was a rewarding career. I enjoy being able to work with people and I
enjoy being able to give back to my community.”
Why did you select Aultman College for your
education?
“I chose Aultman College because of its excellent pass rate with the
NCLEX exam. Upon visiting the College, I was impressed with the
College and the program. I felt I would receive a better education at
Aultman College.”
What characteristics do you feel are important to be
a successful nursing student?
“I think it is important to have good communication skills. As a
student, you will need to communicate with your instructors, peers,
patients and other nurses. It is also important to have confidence in
yourself.”
Is there any information you would like to share
about your hobbies or family?
“I am married. My husband, Kevin and I have 3 active young boys.
C.J., Joshua, and Andrew. As a family, we enjoy camping.”
Favorite Food: Lasagna
Favorite TV Show: Bachelor
Favorite Book: Linda Warren, series
Favorite Way to Spend Your Free Time: Camping
Favorite Class (so far): NRS 110
Best Advice For First Semester Students: Talk to your instructors.
Your instructors are there to help you. Be confident!!!
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Golden Owl Student of the Month
The Golden Owl Student of the Month recognition
program recognizes student accomplishments in academics,
clinical settings, patient care, service learning and effort.
Students may be nominated by faculty, staff, hospital
employees, patients or other students. The Golden Owl
Student of the Month is acknowledged in The Pulse
newsletter, on the Student Portal and by posters in the hallway
kiosks. One of the perks of the award is a reserved, front-row
parking space in the Aultman Education Center parking lot.
Nomination forms are available on the Student Portal.
Q&A
Learn More About Lee!
What led to your decision to pursue your Associate’s degree in Nursing?
“It all started with the loss of my grandma. She passed away of a massive heart attack when I was nineteen. After her
loss I felt a sense of guilt. At the time of her heart attack, no one around, including myself, knew CPR. After her death,
I felt a strange unexplainable feeling thinking why did I not know something so simple as CPR. I joined the Navy as a
Hospital Corpsman (equivalent to a LPN) the following year. I knew this was my calling. After I became a reservist in
2008, I decided it was time to finish my schooling and look into nursing school. I wanted to help people and prevent
people from feeling the loss of a love one if it could be prevented. I also wanted to help people be aware of their current
health status and help them manage or cure their health problems to enjoy a happy and healthy life.”
Why did you select Aultman College for your education?
“As a former employee of Aultman Health Foundation, I learned about the College from a wide variety of people,
including graduates of the school, who where amazing nurses at Aultman. I took many tours and spoke to many people.
At the end, the staff and program curriculum helped me make the final decision in where to continue my education.”
What characteristics do you feel are important to be a successful nursing student?
“Devotion, determination, organization, compassion, and the ability to be able to make friendships. The best
characteristic I believe is compassion. You have to want to not only go through nursing school for yourself, but have the
heart and yearning to help others.”
Is there any information you would like to share about your hobbies or family?
“I am the first person in my family to attend college and, besides my parents, the first of my cousins and siblings to
complete high school.”
Favorite Food: Anything with chicken, and when stressing about finals, red cherry licorice.
Favorite TV Show: House, Greys Anatomy, Friends, Will and Grace
Favorite Book: Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction
Favorite Way to Spend Your Free Time: With friends and family
Favorite Class (so far): I would say my NRS 110 and 120 clinical.
Best Advice For First Semester Students: Nursing courses are not like any other college course. Before Nursing
school, I had A’s and B’s. Those A’s and B’s are now B’s and C’s. Nursing courses require more time, and it is harder to
achieve the grades you wish. The first semester is like a test run so to speak, you have to find your footing and develop
a routine. I am going to end with THERE IS NO EASY “A”! It takes a lot more then just showing up to class to succeed in
your studies.
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SEPTEMBER 2010
Making Social Media Work For You
F
or many people, using social media (such as Facebook,
LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube) is as much a part of their
daily routine as eating or brushing their teeth. Social media
offers ways to connect and share information that were
never available before. Many organizations, including
Aultman College, are investigating the best ways to use
social media to meet the needs of their customers, while at
the same time developing policies to make sure legal and
ethical issues are considered.
To help students get the most out of social media, Pulse
will begin a regular feature called “Making Social Media
Work For You.” We’ll share social media trends and
pitfalls and recommend ways you can use social media to
enhance your health sciences education. We’ll also provide
suggestions on how you can use social media to create
your “brand”. “It’s important for students to understand
that the way they convey themselves online, even as college
students, has the potential to either help or harm their
future career paths,” said Brittany Fehlman, Aultman
College’s resident social media expert. “It’s important to
think about the image you want to convey and then carry
that image over to your Facebook page.”
All students sign the Aultman College Information
Technology Acceptable and Fair Use Policy at College
orientation. The policy contains important information
regarding Aultman College’s social media policies. You can
review the policy on the College website or in the Student
Conduct section of the Student Handbook and Planner .
In the meantime, here are some of Brittany’s top do’s and
don’ts suggestions for Facebook posts:
Facebook Do’s
Facebook Don’ts
Ask questions related to your
program for general feedback
Bash instructors/staff
“I wish that Prof would get off their lazy
#@! and post grades!”
“Does anyone know when grades
are posted?!”
Post appropriate pictures
Post pictures where you may be
intoxicated or participating in
inappropriate behavior
Post general information about your
work/school life
Complain about work/school or post
specific information about patient cases
“On my way to class!”
“Ugh…hate my nursing instructor…off to
class…”
“I’m learning there’s a lot more to
being a nurse than I thought…”
“Took care of a guy with flesh-eating
bacteria today- gross!”
Keep postings regarding your social calendar to a minimal
Make frequent posts about plans to party
“Can’t wait to go OUT this weekend!!!”
This may seem innocent, but can
interpreted in negative ways
Friend your Aultman College
classmates
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Friend your fellow ACNHS professors or
staff members
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LRC Tips: Get Off To A Good Start!
Trying to figure out how to balance your school and personal life? The
Learning Resource Center (LRC) recommends the “60 Hour Formula for
Academic Success”.
Credit Hours + Study Time + Weekly “Job” Hours = 60 Hours or Less
Here’s how to define the factors of the equation:
Credit Hours = the number of credit hours you are taking this semester
Study Time = Multiply the number of credit hours you are taking by 2.
Weekly “Job” Hours = the total amount of time required for clinicals, an
outside job, parenting responsibilities, volunteering, etc.
The goal is to manage your weekly “job” hours to keep the total under 60.
For example, if you are taking 12 hours this semester, you should plan on
24 hours of study time and no more than 24 hours of weekly “job” hours
(responsibilities outside of school). Any more than that will result in an
overloaded schedule which may have an impact on your health and your grades.
12 credit hours + 24 hours (study time) + 24 (weekly job hours) = 60 Hours
The Learning Resource Center can help you develop a plan for academic
success! Stop by or call 330-363-3233 for more information!
Area Child Care Centers Offer Discounts to Aultman College Students
Three area child care centers are offering a 15% discount to Aultman College students. The child care centers are:
Little Angels Preschool
Little Learners, LTD
Little Learners, LTD
702 Raff Rd.SW
Canton, OH 44710
330.477.6749
3550 13th St NE
Canton, OH 44708
330.455.1940
1433 Whipple Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44708
330.455.1940
Ask for the child care center director to discuss the Aultman College student discount.
Aultman College has arranged these discounts for the convenience of our students. The discounts do not represent an
endorsement of these centers. Please evaluate them as you would all other child care options. For more information, contact
Monica Mendenhall, campus coordinator, at 330.363.4281.
Some Aultman College students may qualify for child care assistance through Stark County Job and Family Services.
For more information about eligibility, call 330-452-4661.
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SEPTEMBER 2010
Who Do I Ask?
WHOM SHOULD I ASK?
Wondering who you should contact for academic issues?
Let the chart below point you in the right direction…
REGISTRAR
LRC
COORDINATOR
STUDENT
ADVISOR
FACULTY
ADVISOR
Jessica
Bartolone
Michelle
Speedy
Jennifer
West
Check
CAMS!
Graduation
Oversight of
registration
process
Transfer credit
Special
accommodations
Primary advisor for all
students
LRC Referrals
Registration and
schedule/
degree planning
Proctor ATI, special
accommodations
Add/Drop
Transcript
requests
Academic Success Plans
Tutoring
Education
Verifications
Exit interviews
(Includes dismissals and
complete college
withdrawals)
Proctor COMPASS
College /Academic
policy/procedure
clarification
Direction to tutoring
and academic
resources
Demographics data
entry
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Supplemental
advisor to
students in a
particular
program
Program
specific course
questions
Program
specific policy/
procedure
questions
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7 - 8 PM
6 -7 PM
5 - 6 PM
4 - 5 PM
3 - 4 PM
2 -3 PM
1 - 2 PM
12 - 1 PM
11 - 12 AM
10 - 11 AM
9 - 10 AM
8 - 9 AM
Time
Peer Tutor
NRS 110,
120, 130,
140, 210,
220, 240,
Chem I &
II, A &P I
& II, SOC,
Psych,
Ethics,
Math,
ECON
Open
Skills
Lab
Open
Skills
Lab
A&P
Tutor
Monday
Peer Tutor
NRS 110,
120, 130,
140, 210,
220, 240,
Chem I &
II, A &P I &
II, SOC,
Psych,
Chemistry
Ethics,
& Math
Math,
Tutor
ECON
Tuesday
Open
Skills
Lab
Open
Skills
Lab
Open
Skills
Lab
Peer Tutor
NRS 110,
120, 130,
140, 210,
220, 240,
Chem I &
II, A &P I
& II, SOC,
Psych,
Ethics,
Math,
ECON
Peer Tutors
are fellow
students who
can help you
with various
subjects.
Peer Tutor
NRS 110,
120, 130,
Open
140, 210, Skills Lab
220, 240,
Chem I &
II, A &P I
& II, SOC,
Psych,
Ethics,
Micro
Math,
Tutor
ECON
A&P
Tutor
Wednesday
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
OPEN TUTORING - FALL 2010
Micro
Tutor
Thursday
Open
Skills Lab
Open
Skills Lab
Walsh University tutors are avai
contact Ryan Sweet at 330-49
details.
*Ask LRC staff for specific ro
The subjects that Peer Tutors can
and not all PTs are qualified to he
subject. PTs have earned a B+ or
subject(s) they tutor, which are liste
need help that a PT can’t provide
schedule to work with one of our fa
make an appointment to consu
instructor.
Peer Tutor
Open
NRS 110,
Skills Lab
120, 130, 140,
210, 220, 240,
Chem I & II,
A &P I & II,
SOC, Psych,
Ethics, Math,
ECON
Friday