Fall 2014 Tutoring Resources on Campus

Hello Everyone!


We are on Class Week 11 of 14! The finish line is so close!

At this point, it is time to finish the semester strong with the help of the following tutoring resources:

Chemistry

Weyandt Hall 129

Monday – Thursday         

7:00-8:00 PM

Biology

Weyandt Hall 120

Monday – Thursday         

6:30-8:00 PM

Physics

Weyandt Hall 61

Monday – Friday

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

PSYC 101: General Psychology

Pratt Hall 208

Tuesday

2:00 – 4:00 PM

Wednesday

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Thursday

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Friday

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Writing Center

Eicher Hall Room 218

Monday – Thursday

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Satellite Hours

First floor of library behind reference desk.

Monday – Thursday

8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Sunday

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Online – Can’t make it to those places? Don’t feel like leaving your dorm room? Just schedule an appointment through this link and then meet your tutor online. During the session, you will share your screen with the tutor and discuss your paper using your computer’s microphone. Please note: Online appointments are conducted no sooner than 24 hours after the time that you schedule. If you need help sooner, stop by the Writing Center in 218 Eicher Hall. No appointment is needed for walk-ins.

Economics

ECON 101, 121, 122

Pratt Hall 212

Wednesday – Thursday

6:00 PM – 7:50 PM

Math

MATH 101 through MATH 126.

Pratt Hall 210

Wednesday

5:00 PM – 6:50 PM

Thursday

6:30 PM – 8:50 PM

Also offered:

MATH 100

Pratt 108

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

1:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday and Thursday

8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Sunday

3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

MATH 101, 105, 110, 115, or higher

(except 151, 152, 153)

Stright 231

Monday – Thursday

12:00 PM – 4:30 PM

SI - Supplemental Instruction

SI Sessions provides small-group study/review sessions for sections of courses with difficult content or high levels of failure and withdrawal rates. The sessions supplement, but do not replace, out-of-class preparation for the course. See the Fall 2014 Schedule to see if an SI Session is offered for your course!

Time to Start Studying!

Finals will be here before you know it! Final exams will be held May 6-9. Have you started studying yet? Check out these apps to get you started!

Cold Turkey is a computer software that can help you stay focused while studying.  Cold Turkey will temporarily block you from social media sites, addicting websites, games and even programs! Imagine how fast you could do your work without all those distractions! Other apps like these include SelfControl, and LeechBlock.

Flashcards+ will help you learn and study new information. When you download this app on iTunes, you gain access to tens of millions of pre-made Flashcard sets all for free! Other apps like these include Study Blue, Chegg Flashcards, and Evernote Peek.

CrashCourse, a YouTube Channel, has videos for six courses: US History, Chemistry, World History, Biology, Literature, and Ecology. These types of YouTube Channels can help you study difficult topics for your next test!

Dropbox allows you to access files from anywhere. This helps with backing up files, and keeping your flashdrive from getting lost—again! Try other cloud software like Google Drive and SkyDrive.

24/5 at the IUP Libraries

 Take advantage of the IUP Libraries’ extended hours!

The IUP Libraries’ extended hours means that it will remain open from 11a.m. on Sunday to 7p.m. on Friday every week of the semester. On Saturdays, the IUP Libraries are open from 11a.m. to 7p.m.

Overnight, only the first floor of the library will be open. The doors to the second and third floors are locked, the elevator is shut off, and some service desks are closed.

From 12:45a.m. to 7:45a.m., anyone in the library must swipe their I-Card at the circulation desk. This will make sure that only IUP students, faculty, and staff are using the library during these times.

                                                                                                        

After midnight hours are great for late-night study sessions and group meetings.

Make sure you take advantage of this great opportunity! This 24/5 schedule is a trial run and is only available through May 2015. The library will evaluate this schedule to determine if they should continue offering students these overnight hours. If they are used enough, the library will keep these hours!

Reasons why you should visit the library:

• Reserve Materials. Don’t have the book you need for class? If you professor put your textbook on reserve, you can access it at the library.
• Study Spaces. Comfy chairs. Study rooms. Need I say more? IUP Libraries has tons of quiet rooms, tables, and chairs. Surge protectors were added to many of the tables so you can charge your laptop while you work!
• Internet. The computer labs at the IUP Libraries give you access to the P drive, color and black and white printing, and software that you might need for your classes.
• Credible Information. Can’t find a book or article that you need at the library? You have access to online databases through the IUP Libraries, and you can rent textbooks and articles through other college libraries.
• Books. Because sometimes, the answer is not online.
• Librarians. Have a question? The librarians are there to help! Ask a librarian a question online at answers.lib.iup.edu or text them your question at (724) 401-1984. 

Don't forget to stop by the ASM office with any questions! We're here to help :)

2013 Finals Schedule

Finals start next Tuesday, December 10! Here is the 2013 fall final exam schedule. Always double check this with your class syllabus and professor.

 

2013 Final Exam Schedule

This is also available on the IUP website at http://www.iup.edu/page.aspx?id=138304

Don't forget to visit you ASMs with any questions about finals! We are here to help!

Don't Let Time Manage You!

Classes. Homework. Studying. Clubs. Activities. Sports. HOW DO YOU MANAGE IT ALL? Check out these tips for how to effectively manage your time as a college student!

 

Get Organized

·         Keep your desk clean and your school supplies in order

·         Buy a desk calendar or planner or use the one on your phone

·          Put your schedule on your  calendar to remember when assignments are due

      Make to do lists for long-term assignments and for every day/week

·         Try something new! Test out calendars, post-its, and phone apps. You’ll be able to find out what works (and doesn’t work) for you!

Prioritize

·         “Rate” your homework items based on due date and level of difficulty

·         Set goals for both long term and short term assignments

·         Estimate the amount of time needed to finish each assignment. You can finish your assignments all on one sitting, or little-by-little over a longer period of time.

·         Leave yourself plenty of time to accomplish your tasks

Don’t overload yourself!

·         Leave time in your schedule for rest, relaxation, sleep, eating, exercise, and your friends!

·         Take study breaks to keep yourself from being worn out

·         Avoid procrastinating!

·         Know your limits. Try not to take too much on. It’s also OK to miss a club meeting every once and a while for homework and academic issues.

Study Smart

·         Study at your  desk or in a study room and make yourself comfortable

·         Split larger tasks into manageable chunks

·         Ask questions to your professors when you have questions—that’s what their office hours are for!

·         Mark important assignments in your syllabus on your calendar

·         Participate in class, arrive on time, and be prepared to learn!

Remember Why You’re Here

·         Set goals for yourself and work to achieve them!

·         Know what is important to you

·         Have a positive attitude!

Want more information? Come to ASM Anastasia’s program on Thursday, September 19 at 7pm in the Maple East 2nd floor lobby!