The Student Learning Center, otherwise known as the SLC, is one of RMCAD’s unique resources for students. Not every school has a tutoring center that offers the breadth of services and the number of weekly tutoring hours that we do!
The SLC is a free tutoring center for both online and on-ground students. We are a team of staff tutors and peer tutors who can help you with writing, software programs, studio courses, presentation skills, time management, job applications, and more. Take a look at our online scheduling website for an idea of our hours.
Cool SLC Resources You Might Not Know About
Physical and Digital Tip Sheets
We have an extensive collection of tip sheets, covering everything from AutoCAD to Scholarly Articles. Need a quick refresher or more information on a specific topic? Access them online from the SLC’s Google Drive (make sure you’re using your RMCAD email when accessing the drive).
Online Appointments
Don’t want to leave the comfort of your home? Whether you’re an online or an on-ground student, you can always schedule an online appointment. Online appointments take place via Zoom or Google Meet, which allows us to share screens so that we can see what you’re working on.
Repeat Appointments
You can schedule repeat appointments with a tutor! If you know you’re going to need extra help in a class, or if you just like the idea of having a set time each week to talk through your assignments with someone, then repeat appointments might be just the thing for you. Regular appointments can keep you accountable, and they also allow you to develop a relationship with a specific tutor.
Help with Presentation Skills
Did you know we can help you work on that presentation you need to give in your Art History class? Getting feedback on your presentation or speech can provide you with the confidence and tools you need to speak in front of an audience.
Time Management and Organization Help
College is not easy. Luckily, many of our tutors can help you improve your time management, organization, and general academic skills to set you up for success in your classes. Scheduling a session for guidance on these skills might be especially beneficial if it’s your first year in college or if you haven’t been in school for awhile.
How to Get the Most Out of a Tutoring Session
Bring in any assignments you want help on
Need some feedback on a paper? Struggling with perspective in a drawing? Tutoring sessions are a lot more productive if you bring in the assignment you’re working on!
Don’t schedule an appointment at the last minute
Scheduling an appointment the day on which your assignment is due is generally not a good idea. If there are major improvements that need to happen, you likely won’t have time to work on them. And, if your tutor knows that you don’t have a lot of time, they won’t always address some of those larger, global issues that might be present in your assignment (issues that could seriously affect your grade).
Come with specific questions and a goal in mind
While not required, bringing in questions and a goal can make a tutoring session more productive. For example, if you’re struggling with understanding an academic article, try to pinpoint areas in the article that are particularly confusing. If your goal is to identify its thesis, maybe highlight a few areas where you think it’s located.
Interested in working one-on-one with a tutor? You can self-schedule an appointment here or contact our office directly at learning@rmcad.edu.
Martha Neth
