The following sections contain academic support options for undergraduate students:

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How to sign up for a tutoring appointment:

Log into Starfish

Click on the hamburger icon (three horizontal line) icon top left of the page

Click on Courses and scroll down to the course(s) you would like to schedule a tutor

Click on Schedule an Appointment within the Peer Tutoring service card

Students can access tutoring in the following locations in person:

California tutoring – 110 Noss Hall

Clarion tutoring – 312 Becht Hall

Edinboro tutoring: 255 Edinboro Baron-Forness Library

Questions regarding Tutoring, please call 814-393-2778.

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Need Help Now?

Campus leadership teams have been formed to address your “I’m not sure who can help me” questions or concerns quickly to create the best learning environment possible for you. Each campus leadership team is made up of the academic dean based at your campus, the campus administrator and the student affairs leader. This team concept was designed to quickly solve issues when you’re not sure who to ask for assistance

Student Resources

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‍Success Coaching

This document includes instructions on how to access academic resources such as tutoring, Tutor.com, writing support and the raise your hand feature in Starfish.

Students can also schedule an appointment with one of PennWest’s success coaches to discuss a variety of topics that can help them become an engaged and skilled learner. Here, students can learn the academic skills that will allow them to set goals, achieve academic success and become the architect of their own future.

This document includes instructions on how a student can schedule an appointment with a success coach. Meetings are available both in person and through Zoom.

Students looking to improve in areas such as time management, note-taking, stress management and more should consider register for one of PennWest’s Success Workshops.

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Supplemental Instruction

Tyton Brunner | Noss Hall 112 or brunner@pennwest.edu

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Supplemental Instruction on Starfish

How to Access SI in Starfish

 

Virtual Sessions: 

SI Zoom Access

SI Zoom Access 2

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‍Benefits to Students

Sessions promote and model effective study strategies.

Proactive approach is inclusive and unintimidating.

Provides an opportunity for students to make vital connections with classmates.

Elevates learning skills for success in future courses.

Encourages students to become strong, independent thinkers.

Adheres to multiple learning styles during sessions.

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