Tech Learning Center (TLC)

    The Tech Learning Center, or TLC, provides free tutoring in all the core subjects – math, chemistry, computer science, English, and physics, as well as biology and other subjects depending upon the tutors’ area of expertise. The primary focus is on core subjects at the 100 and 200 level, however, some tutors may be qualified to tutor upper level subjects. Information regarding what subjects tutors are qualified to tutor will be found on the Tutors Qualifications and Specialties chart (scroll down to the bottom of this page for that link).  Although the TLC tutoring services is geared to School of Mines students, any student enrolled in South Dakota universities is welcome to receive tutoring at the TLC. By using the TLC several times during the day or week, students will find the tutors and times that work best for them. Study aids such as computers, textbooks, a television/VCR, and study guides are also available for student use in the TLC.

    Tutors are academically successful sophomore, junior, senior, graduate and non-traditional School of Mines students who have completed the courses they are tutoring and are familiar with the instructors’ expectations. And, they enjoy helping fellow students understand their subjects. 

    You will find the TLC (room # 110) in the basement of the Devereaux Library, next to the elevator. During the fall and spring semesters the TLC is open seven days a week and on a more limited schedule during summer school.  It's closed on holidays and school breaks and on days school is called off due to inclement weather. The TLC tutoring schedule is set by the tutors each semester and varies from one semester to the next. Tutors are available most hours between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. on Friday, from noon until 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, and most hours from noon until 9:00 p.m. on Sunday. Refer to the Tutoring schedule link at the bottom of this page for this semesters tutoring hours. Appointments are not necessary; however, if you would like to be introduced to a tutor, or if you have concerns about the Tech Learning Center, call or email Linn Miller at 605-394-2428,  Linn.Miller@sdsmt.edu  Or, you may contact Dr. Pat Beu, Director of Retention and Testing at 605-394-2400, Pat.Beu@sdsmt.edu

    In addition to the Tech Learning Center, the School of Mines has several free tutoring services available to School of Mines students:

·    The Assistive Technologies (ADA) Lab is available through Counseling and ADA Services (605)-394-1924, or through Student Services  (605) 394-2416

·    Sunday evening tutoring provided by Alpha Chi Sigma (AXE) chemistry/chemical engineering fraternity is in the Chemistry/Chemical Engineering building--room 228 (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)

·    FIRST program available through Residence Life (605) 394-2348

 

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN CHEMISTRY 112 EVERY TUESDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 4:00 P.M. TO  6:00 P.M. for School of Mines students IN THE CHEMISTRY BUILDING (Chem)--ROOM 304, AND CALCULUS 1 EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. IN THE CLASSROOM BUILDING (CB)-- ROOM 116. For more information, contact Dr. Pat Beu, Director of Retention and Testing--394-2400, or you may email him.

 

SEMINARS to help prepare School of Mines students struggling with academic demands are held every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.--Pluma Room, in the Surbeck Center. Contact Dr. Pat Beu for more information, or just show up.

 

 

 

 

FALL 2008 TLC Schedule

FALLj 2008 Tutors' Qualification                                                                                      11/03/2008