As an employee of Fitchburg State College.
Tutors are expected to demonstrate basic respect
for all faculty and staff. Please do not make disparaging
remarks about a professor.
Though we work diligently to educate the campus
community, many people do not understand our mission and do
not access our services. As you meet with professors, be sure
to explain our mission, to assist students to increase
their academic performance, and explain how your role
complements their efforts in the classroom.
How often should you meet with the professor?
You will be paid for the time you spend meeting
with faculty. Ask your tutee during your first session to
review the syllabus to find out the professors office hours,
phone number and email address. It is recommended that you
meet, or at least contact the professor, within the first
few weeks after your first meeting with your tutee. To promote
positive communication and develop your trustworthiness and
develop the respect of the professor it is helpful come to
an agreement as to how often you should follow-up with the
professor.
What should I ask the professor?
To prepare for your first meeting with the professor
it will be helpful to consider the following:
- I have reviewed the syllabus with the student, how could
I best help the student to achieve the course goals
and objectives through tutoring?
- What would he/she suggest that I emphasize during the
tutoring sessions?
- What study and learning strategies do you think would
be most helpful?
- Are there other academic resources that students should
be using?
- How often would he/she like to meet with you?
Discussing Professors with tutees.
Tutors should routinely encourage students to meet with their
professors. Help students develop questions to ask their professors.
Many times, students that do go to their instructors just
say: �I don't understand anything!� Or, students ask questions
at inappropriate times such as before class or in between
classes. One's attitude or demeanor is also important when
communicating with faculty. Think about it. How would you
respond to someone who is rude, demanding and disrespectful?
Approaching anyone in a polite, respectful manner generally
achieves greater success than the opposite. Students should
consider meeting with their professors regularly throughout
the semester. The frequency of visits sends a positive message
to most instructors. As with any task, students need help,
guidance and encouragement in learning how to establish a
meaningful rapport with professors.
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