Academic Enhancement Center

Boosting Confidence and Skills for Academic Success

Many students find that they become more confident in their studies after visiting the Academic Enhancement Center (AEC). Available services include tutoring in many disciplines, and academic and skill-building workshops 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.

Peer Supplemental Instruction (PSI)

The Peer Supplemental Instruction (PSI) program supports academic success in STEM-related courses.

PSI Session Schedule (login required)

Tutors in the Classroom

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

Tutoring Online, Everywhere

Tutor.com Online Tutoring Service

Anywhere, anytime, online tutoring is available through Tutor.com. 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 Tutor.com.

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 and Faculty 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 support and opportunities at GGC

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.