Tutoring Services is a centrally organized program which coordinates free, drop-in, peer tutoring in many subject areas and centers on main campus. All tutoring is free to currently enrolled Lane students and provides one-on-one assistance in most academic subjects.

All attending students will be asked to add a non-credit, tuition-free CRN# once per term. This allows Lane to receive reimbursement from the state for services provided to students.

The mission of Tutoring Services is to serve students enrolled in credit classes at Lane Community College by providing supportive learning environments, instilling confidence, encouraging independence as learners, and providing individual peer tutorial assistance and academic support.

What can you expect from a tutor?

FREE tutoring is available to credit students on main campus. Just visit any of the FREE drop-in labs listed below. Hours are posted in each center. Try all the tutors. Everyone is different.

What tutors will do:

• Model good study habits and coach students on how to find the answers. Ask the student questions like "what did your instructor say? Let's look back at your notes. What does the textbook say? Can you find the place in the book where this is discussed?"
• Help the student identify gaps in the student's learning and how to fill it. Sometimes this requires asking the students to back up a few steps in the process.
• Provide a safe environment for the student to practice new skills.
• Find something positive in the student's work.
• Encourage the student to keep trying.
• Encourage students to visit instructors during office hours.
• Ask the student to “teach” newly learned information back to the tutor, cementing the learning for the student.

What tutors won't do:

• Provide a quick and simple answer. We try to lead the student to self- discovery.
• Complete the student's homework, take-home tests, or papers.
• Writing tutors won't "edit" a student's paper, but will demonstrate/suggest ways to improve it.
• Math tutors won't work the problems FOR the student, but will identify weak links in the process, and watch the student complete the problem with support and guidance.
• Computer (CIT) tutors won't fill in the blank in a student's code.
• CS120 tutors won't complete a student’s lab assignment.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help, we all need it for something.
Visit tutor centers early and often for maximum success!
Remember, learning is NOT a spectator sport!

Free, Drop-In Centers - view pdf of Drop-In Center info *(.pdf requires Adobe Reader to view)

For general questions, contact Liz Coleman, Tutoring Services Coordinator by phone at (541) 463-5783 email at colemanl@lanecc.edu or come to Tutor Central, Center Building, Room 210.

• How do I become a tutor?
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If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations through Disability Resources. For more information, contact Disability Resources at (541) 463-5150 (voice) or 463-3079 (TTY), or stop by Building 1, Room 218.