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Tutoring Center Hours and Locations

Tutoring hours & locations can be found on Canvas: Academic Success Center Canvas Course

Mathematics Enrichment Center (MEC)

MEC location & hours can be found on Canvas: Math Student Resources

Schedule a Tutoring Appointment

Make an appointment online: https://richland.as.me/tutoring
Email us: tutoring@richland.edu
Call us: 217.875.7211 ext. 6379

What our tutors can help with:

Explain an assignment
Brainstorm ideas
Develop a thesis statement
Organize information, outlines, or graphic organizers
Transitions and word choice
Format paper and cite sources (MLA/APA)

Come prepared for a tutoring appointment:

Bring materials you need help with:
- Assignment sheet
- Rubric
- Instructor’s feedback (if applicable)
- Any readings/materials (if applicable)
Have an idea of what you need to accomplish (see examples below)
- “I have no idea where to start. Can you help me brainstorm?”
- “Can you proofread my paper and check my citations are correct?”
- “I need help with writing my thesis. I know what I want to talk about, but not sure how to say it.”

No-Show and Cancellation Policies

Appointments may be cancelled/rescheduled by notifying the Academic Success Center at least 24 hours prior (not including weekends or times the College is closed) to your appointment time.
If the notification is received in less than 24 hours (or not at all), this will be considered a no show. After two no shows, you may lose your privilege to make appointments for the remainder of the semester.
In the event you are unable to keep your appointment, please email us at tutoring@richland.edu or call 217.875.7211, ext. 6379 to cancel or reschedule your appointment with at least 24 hour notice.
For your scheduling privileges to be reinstated, please schedule an appointment with the Director of the Academic Success Center, at tutoring@richland.edu. We will discuss what strategies can help you choose and keep appropriate appointment times that suit you best.

Steps to log in:

Log in to your Canvas account
Click “Account” in the upper left-hand side of the page
Underneath will have a list of options, click “TutorMe–Online Tutoring”
Click the yellow “Get tutoring help” button

What Pear Deck Tutor Offers

Request a live tutor for the following subjects:

Math
Humanities (includes English, Literature, Writing, and ESL)
Natural Science
Social Science
Computer Science
Spanish
Other

Submit your writing assignment (paper drop-offs)

Upload any files related to the assignment (rubric, assignment sheet, draft of the essay/paper)
Provide your tutor with details of the writing assignment (what class it’s for, essay type, specifically what you’re needing help with)
- Ex: “I’m in English 101 and I need your feedback on a Compare/Contrast Essay. I’m struggling with organization.”

Other Services

Pear Deck Tutor (TutorMe)
Guest Computers
Relaxed Study Space
Online Resources
Tips to Strengthen Study Skills
Tips on How to Use Your Textbook
Research Paper Strategies
Free Coffee & Snacks
Group Study Room Available

Useful Websites

Contact Our Team

Jacque Manicki

Director, Academic Success Center

Academic Success Center

Richland Main Campus, S134

(217) 875-7200, Ext. 6362

jmanicki@richland.edu

Madison Walton

Administrative Assistant, Academic Success Center