Learning Support Faculty Resources
Learning Support provides faculty with ready-to-use syllabus statements, key program expectations, and details on how our certified tutors and peer educations are trained to support your classroom.
Training & Quality Standards
Our tutoring and peer education programs are certified through the through Level 3: Master Tutor - the highest level of international certification available for postsecondary tutoring programs.
To maintain this certification, our tutors, SI leaders, and Learning Assistants complete 20-30 hours of comprehensive training across durable skill competencies, tutoring pedagogy, and advanced learning strategies, including:
Foundations & Professional Role
The Role of the Tutor; The Role of Tutoring Centers in Higher Education; Operating a Learning Center; Working with Faculty and Staff; Establishing Boundaries; Administrative Policies; Record Keeping; and Reporting (including all required 海角社区 training - FERPA, IT, and Abusive Conduct).Tutoring Pedagogy
Learning Strategies & Metacognition
Self-Regulated Learning; Metacognitive Strategies; Active Learning Strategies; Cognitive Learning Strategies; Advanced Study Skills; Critical Thinking Skills; Time Management; Goal Setting and Planning; Neurodiversity; University Design for Learning (UDL); Supporting non-Traditional Students; and Stress Management.Leadership & Communication
Leadership Styles for Tutors; Assertiveness; Public Speaking; and Training and Supervising Other Tutors.Staff Evaluation & Observations
To ensure quality and consistency across all Learning Support areas, our staff conduct regular observations for all tutors and peer educators throughout the semester.
- New Tutors & Peer Educators: Observed 3 times during their first semester.
- Returning Staff: Observed 1-2 times per semester to support ongoing growth
Supervisors hold regular 1:1 meetings with tutors and peer educators to review observation feedback, set goals, and provide mentorship.
Additional Faculty Resources
Helpful Videos
These videos can be embedded in Canvas.
Request a Tutor Visit or Class Visit
If you would like to have a tutor visit your class and give a short presentation (10 min.) about our services or if you would like to bring your class to Ogden Writing Center or the Math Tutoring Center, please contact the coordinators.
- Ogden Writing Center Manager: Linda Wilson-Hill, lindawilsonhill1@weber.edu.
- Math Tutoring Center Coordinator: Allison Kellahan, allisonkellahan1@weber.edu.
Contact Us
If you have questions, please reach out to the Director of Learning Support, kristinmillard@weber.edu.
Tracy Hall Learning Center
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | M - F
Tracy Hall, Room 101
3885 West Campus Drive
Ogden, UT 844087-1125
801-626-7484
apptutoring@weber.edu