Tutoring is a partnership, in which both the tutor and the student bring important information to the table. There are several tutoring spaces available on campus, including the Writing Center, Math Workshop, and Oral Communication Center. Tutors for other subject areas may be available upon request. COMPASS also encourages students to utilize professor office hours as a primary source of support for subject-specific questions or needs.
Writing Center
The Writing Center collaborates with writers to encourage analysis, foster creativity, and inspire success in every discipline, at every stage of the writing process. We're not here because students can't write; we're here because they do write. This is a free service for all students, a place where you can find support for all of your writing efforts. We have a fantastic group of trained student advisors ready to discuss writing assignments from every department and discipline, and they are able to work with students at any stage of the writing process: brainstorming, organizing, revising, editing, etc. In-person and online appointments are available; visit the website to schedule a meeting with an advisor. Email the Director, Marjory Wentworth (wentworthm@wittenberg.edu) with questions.
Math Workshop
The Math Workshop supports students in mastering the mathematical tools and concepts necessary to attain the general education learning goal for mathematics as well as requirements of their individual academic programs. Students learn to value math, to become confident in their ability to do math, to become mathematical problem solvers, and to learn to communicate and reason mathematically. Tutors specialize in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Education, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, and Accounting. Just check the online schedule and stop in! This resource is free and walk-ins are welcome. We also have solutions manuals to check your work in various courses such as Pre-Calculus, Essentials of Calculus, Calc 1, Calc 2, Calc 3, as well as other courses if permitted by the instructor. We can also help students raise their math placement score. Email the Director, Obed Lewis (olewis@wittenberg.edu) to learn how to do this, or to get started!
Oral Communication Center
The Oral Communication Center is a place where students can receive one-on-one assistance with any stage of preparation (from brainstorming, to organizing ideas, to polishing delivery) for any kind of speaking assignment (from presentations to debates to leading a class session) or any speaking-related skill (from speech anxiety to effective listening to developing a PowerPoint presentation). A trained student consultant will work with students, provide suggestions and feedback, and help guide their preparation in the right direction. If students want to practice public speaking, they can choose to be videotaped, and the consultant will watch the video with them and provide helpful suggestions. The OCC also features a projector so students can work on and practice PowerPoint presentations. We encourage students working on group projects to attend as a group to coordinate their presentation together. Schedule an appointment by visiting the website. Email the Director, Marjory Wentworth (wentworthm@wittenberg.edu) with questions.
To request a tutor and/or for assistance connecting with a tutor in one of the spaces outlined above, please complete the form, below. You will receive a response from COMPASS staff within 2 business days.