Tarleton Athletics Commitment to Academic Excellence
Potential Tutors
We provide tutor assistance to all varsity student-athletes at Tarleton State University. Two different tutor resources are available: Learning Teams (small-group reviews), and individual tutoring.
About Learning Teams
Small group review sessions that generally consist of 5-15 student-athletes enrolled in the same course. Learning teams meet once or twice per week throughout the semester to discuss weekly lecture notes and/or reading material. Additional sessions are scheduled periodically during midterm and final exam preparations.
About Individual Tutoring
One-on-one tutoring with a student-athlete designed to cover specific course material. This service must be requested through ARMS. Please be advised that there is a "No Show" policy for student-athletes who request an individual tutor. All student-athletes must agree to the policy before their individual tutor request will be processed.
Each of these tutoring services is designed to provide academic assistance and support for student-athletes. It is NOT intended to replace regular class attendance, completion of homework or exams, or attendance at class review sessions; rather, is it intended to supplement these activities.
Expectations for our Tutors
Each tutor should demonstrate the following skills and behaviors:
- Engage the student-athlete, as well as explain and demonstrate difficult course material;
- Demonstrate professional behavior at all times---including being punctual, adequately prepared, in control, etc.;
- Adapt to various styles of learning and modify tutoring techniques accordingly;
- Remain ethical in their academic dealings and NEVER complete assignments for the students being tutored;
- Under NO circumstances disclose or otherwise compromise any confidential information about the student-athlete acquired during the study session (academically related or not).
Athletic Academic Coordinator / Tutor Coordinator
Mike Van Valkenburg
254-968-9184
mvanvalkenburg@tarleton.edu
