Tutor certification from College Reading & Learning AssociationMany students find that they become more confident in their studies after visiting the Academic Enhancement Center (AEC). Available services include tutoring in many disciplines, academic and skill-building workshops, plus study resources to aid your success.

Available Tutoring

In-person Tutoring

Trained professional tutors, peer tutors and faculty volunteers provide 45-minute one-on-one individual sessions and group sessions in the AEC.

Learn more about tutoring prep and expectations.

Tutors in the Classroom

Tutors complement classroom learning and provide additional support at the request of professors.

Tutoring Online, Everywhere

Smarthinking Online Tutoring Service

Anywhere, anytime, online tutoring is available through Smarthinking. Log in to MyCourses (Brightspace by D2L), and click "Free Online Tutoring" from the menu at the top of the page, then click on "eTutoring." Complete the "system check" page by clicking "click here to continue." You will then be taken to Smarthinking.

Tutoring Prep and Expectations

Subjects

Trained professional tutors, peer tutors and faculty volunteers work with you to improve understanding of mathematics, science, technology and business course concepts. And writing tutors are available at any stage of the writing process, providing strategies for brainstorming, pre-writing organization, drafting and revising. 

Prepping for Your Session

  • Bring assignment instructions and rubrics.
  • Provide your textbook, as well as any notes and handouts, whenever possible. 
  • Come prepared to answer and ask questions.

Additional AEC Policies

  • Tutoring is available for currently enrolled GGC students only.
  • Tutors cannot assist students with take-home exams nor take-home essay exams.
  • Students requesting tutoring for ITEC-1001 must attempt the assignment at least once before receiving tutoring.

Workshops

In-person Workshops

Whether it’s coping with stress, time management, learning to write scientific papers or notetaking, there’s a student success workshop designed for your needs.

View student success workshop offerings.

Online

Register for online workshops with your GGC Claw Mail address through Student Lingo. And when needed, print a certificate of completion to submit to your professors.

Student Resources

Visit the AEC Early and Often

  • Computers loaded with assessment tools
  • Helpful handouts, course-related software and citation manuals
  • Reference books and textbooks
  • Citation manuals used in academic research, such as the APA (American Psychological Association), Chicago or MLA (Modern Language Association) styles

Learn about other academic opportunities and support at GGC.

Faculty Resources

Partner with the AEC

Call or email to …

  • Request an in-class AEC meet-and-greet where students learn the benefits of visiting the AEC.
  • Request an in-class writing workshop facilitated by a professional tutor.
  • Request a tutor in the classroom (TIC) to complement classroom learning and provide additional support.
  • Volunteer some hours assisting students as a faculty tutor.

Hear more about the AEC.