Tutoring & Academic Support Services (TASS) is looking for highly motivated students who are willing to help others. If you have good communication skills and like to share your knowledge, please apply to be a tutor. This is a paid position ($14 per hour).
• Applicants must be enrolled at UB as an undergraduate or graduate student, with at least one semester completed. • Need to be available at least 6 hours per week but could work up to 15 hours per week depending on demand. • Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher • Need to have an A- or above in the course that they wish to tutor in.
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NEED HELP AT OTHER TIMES, OR FOR OTHER COURSES? Make an appointment! Tutoring appointments are available both in-person or online at the TASS center in Capen Hall. Visit Navigate or MYUB to make one today! Try STAR-NY! Try this additional online tutoring resource. Offered 7pm-12am Sunday through Thursday and offers a wider range of subjects from tutors across the SUNY system. Visit starny.org/tutoring schedule to see what is offered and to access tutoring. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION AT buffalo.edu/studentsuccess/tutoring.html QUESTIONS? asktutoring@buffalo.edu
Connecting with Professors Presented by: Dr. DeMarree, Psychology & Dr. Burke, School of Engineering Thursday, September 15th 5pm Stop by the TASS center to learn how to effectively communicate with your instructors. They will also discuss the benefits of office hours and more!! Midterm Madness Thursday, October 13rd 12-4pm Stop by the TASS center to pick up your inspirational quote, a highlighter to help you get through your finals. We will also have some study tips available. Giving your Education a Financial Workout Presented by: TBA Thursday, October 20th 5pm Learn about other opportunities at UB (loans, fellowships, scholarships, grants, and more!!) Mental Health and Self Care Presented by: UB Health Promotions Thursday, November 17th 5pm Take some time to step back and mentally reset before finals. Learn successful strategies for self-care! Finals Stretch Wednesday December 7th 12-4pm Stop by the TASS center to pick up some post-it notes and your five-day study plan. We will also have some tips to help you to finish off the semester strong. TASS Fall 2022 Workshops/Event
Location: 130 Capen Hall, North Campus Phone: 716-645-6693 TASS Email: asktutoring@buffalo.edu Website: https://www.buffalo.edu/studentsuccess/tutoring.html First Generation Email: firstgeneration@buffalo.edu Website: https://www.buffalo.edu/studentsuccess/succeed/firstgen.html
Beginning this fall, the Honors College will be teaming up with EOP to have a “manned study hall” in Capen 107 every Monday and Thursday from 2:00-6:00.
Student mentors/tutors with expertise in common first year classes will be there at set times for people who would like to talk through problems, work, assignments, etc. In addition to conferring with the tutors listed below, everyone is welcome to use the study hall space as they like to collaborate with classmates or do group work, etc.
If you’re interested in becoming a tutor in the future, please reach out to Betsy Rodriguez, LCSW, Director of the Educational Opportunity Program, email: ebianco@buffalo.edu
The Honors College and EOP are excited to be collaborating in a new program this fall in which Capen 106 will be set aside as a study hall with paid tutors every Monday and Thursday from 2:00-6:00.
