TUTORING HOMEPAGE

RUSH MEDICAL COLLEGE PEER TUTORIAL PROGRAM

The peer tutorial program provides help for students experiencing academic difficulty. This program has been quite effective since its establishment more than ten years ago. Robert Leven, Ph.D. is the Director of Academic Services-Rush Medical College and oversees the program.

Selection of the tutorial staff will be prepared from the tutor volunteers on the basis of demonstrated expertise; some graduate students will also be participating. Dr. Leven will consult with course directors to establish the optimal arrangements for the program; the courses differ widely regarding tutoring needs and approaches. Tutoring groups for Anatomy and Histology will be posted. All other tutoring is confidential. Student evaluations of the service will be conducted.

Tutoring will be conducted in groups of six students or more. Arrangements for the groups will be made in consultation with the tutors, tutees and the course directors. Occasionally, a student may have a compelling need for “one-on-one” tutoring. This will require Dr. Leven’s approval. Tutoring sessions must not be scheduled during regular class hours, AND tutors may provide no more than two hours per week of tutoring for each group, unless approval has been granted.

Tutors receive $20.00/hour for group tutoring and $10.00/hour for “one-on-one” tutoring. These fees are paid by Rush Medical College and are not the responsibility of the tutee. Tutoring invoices should be submitted to the pocket on Dr. Leven’s door in Suite 524-N Armour Academic Center.

If a student or tutor finds that a session is not effective, notify Dr. Leven to make adjustments. Time is precious!

We are certain that all participants will find this a worthwhile endeavor. A review of this program will be conducted at the end of the academic year. Please keep us informed of your needs and expectations during your participation.