When should I refer a student to AESS?

Students come to the AESS for a variety of reasons. There are specific reasons to refer students to the AESS:

1. The student has not been attending class on a regular basis.
   
2. You feel the student may have test anxiety.
   
3. The student is in danger of failing your course.
   
4. The student has trouble concentrating.
   
5. The student has high anxiety.
   
6. The student lacks the skills to study properly.
   
7. You feel the student could benefit from our programs and services.
   
8. The student is seemingly very stressed.
   
9. The student is repeating a course.
   
10. You feel the student needs to be referred somewhere, but are not sure where.
     

Peer Tutoring Program 

In what courses does AESS provide tutoring?

AESS generally targets but is not limited to providing tutoring in courses which are typically difficult for students such as:

• Biology 
• Chemistry
  
• English
• Foreign Language
• Mathematics 
  
• Music History
• Musicianship 
• Physics
   
  

Who are the tutors and how are they selected?

The AESS tutors are University of Cincinnati students of sophomore to graduate student status who have received an A or B in the content area in which they are tutoring. Upon completing a successful interview they receive a minimum of 4 hours of training before they begin tutoring.
 

How are tutors trained?

Tutors must complete a total of 10 hours of tutor training certified by the National Tutoring Association. Training topics include basic learning theory, learning styles, effective communication, diversity, etc.
 

Do the tutors provide answers to homework problems?

No. Tutors are properly trained on how to assist tutees with homework problems without giving answers. Our tutors act as a guide to assist the student in their independent learning.
 

Do tutees receive one-on-one tutoring or group tutoring?

Peer tutoring is a one-on-one tutoring session which takes place on the 1st level of University Pavilion. If a tutee is interested in group tutoring, Supplemental Instruction (SI) may be a better program.
 

If a student has failed a test, should I send him/her to AESS?

Please refer any student to AESS if he/she would benefit from tutorial services. Also consider the student may struggle with study skills in general and just not the subject matter in your course. You may also recommend the student contact AESS to schedule an appointment with Alsace Toure for Study Skills Advising.
 

If a student tells me that he/she went to the LAC but was given incorrect information, what should I do?

Please contact AESS Program Coordinator Mia Hunt at 513-556-3244. We would like to know about this situation as soon as possible so it can be addressed.
 

Is tutoring available during exam week?

No. Tutoring services are not open during exam week so tutors are given the opportunity to adequately prepare for exams.
 

Where is the AESS office located?

Learning Assistance Center is located on the 1st level of University Pavilion, Suite 120.

Disability Services Office is located in 210 University Pavilion, around the corner from OneStop.