Academic Support and Tutoring
The mission of Allen's Academic Support and Tutoring is to serve students and faculty in providing one-on-one assistance and resources to help our students at the Iola campus, online and high schools succeed in their coursework. Click the links to learn more about services we provide.
- On-Site Tutoring
- Public Speaking & Presentation Tutoring
- Brainfuse Online Tutoring
- Library
- Additional Resources
On-Site Tutoring
Math & Science Tutoring
Math tutoring is an academic support service available at no charge to students. Assistance can be provided for all levels of algebra, statistics, trigonometry, and calculus. Help may also be available for those subjects with a mathematical component.
Services provided include (but are not limited to):
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Providing assistance with assignments
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Assisting students with test-taking strategies
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Helping with strategies for approaching story (word) problems
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Provide students with supplemental materials and resources for some math topics
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Providing a nice, quiet, and welcoming atmosphere to work with access to computers and printers
Iola Tutoring Schedule - SPRING 2023
On-Site tutoring is available in the southeast corner of the Library on the Iola campus, and students are encouraged to visit during those hours, or they can make an appointment if preferred.
M = Math, W - Writing, S = Science
Monday
M: 9 - 11, 3 - 5 & 5:30 - 8
W: 8 - 12, 1 - 5 & 5:30 - 8
S: -
Tuesday:
M: 9 - 11, 3 - 5 & 5:30 - 8
W: 8 - 12, 1 - 5 & 5:30 - 8
S: -
Wednesday:
M: 9 - 11 & 5:30 - 8
W: 8 - 12, 1 - 5 & 5:30 - 8
S: -
Thursday:
M: 9 - 11, 3 - 5 & 5:30 - 8
W: 8 - 12, 1 - 5 & 5:30 - 8
S: -
Friday:
M: 9 - 11 & 3 - 4
W: 8 - 12 & 1 - 4
S: -
Tutoring hours are based on the availability of student tutors. For an updated, accurate tutor schedule, contact the writing center coordinator.
Students are encouraged to visit during those hours on a drop-in basis or make an appointment.
Writing Center
Writing tutoring assists Allen students with the writing they are assigned in any of their college courses.
Tutors frequently help students with:
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essays for composition and literature course
- research papers
- lab reports
- resumes and cover letters for employment
- university and scholarship applications
- brainstorming
- research
- organization
- drafting
- proofreading
How to submit a paper through Allen's Writing Lab for review.
Papers will be returned within 48 hours excluding weekends and holidays.
Writing Center Coordinator
Office Hours
Regular office hours are maintained in the Writing Center in the southeast corner of the Library on the Iola campus, and students are encouraged to visit during those hours, or they can make an appointment if preferred.
Monday - Friday: 8 - Noon & 1 - 5
Public Speaking & Presentation Tutoring
Allen's Communication Department offers assistance for any course at the college, not just public speaking. Help may also be provided in other courses with presentation or oral communication skills needed.
Services provided include (but are not limited to):
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Assistance with public speaking assignments and speech outlines
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Brainstorming, organization, or wording presentations properly
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Assistance in oral presentation preparation for both in person and virtual
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Provide students guidance in creating Prezi and PowerPoint presentations
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Feedback and coaching to progress your communication skills
Communication Instructors
Office Hours
In-Person Hours:
Regular office hours are maintained in the B Complex on the Iola campus.
Monday / Wednesday / Friday
10 a.m . - 12 p.m.
Tuesday / Thursday
8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Students may request an appointment or virtual meeting outside of regular office hours, by emailing a communication instructor.
Brainfuse Online Tutoring
Brainfuse is Allen’s new online tutoring service.
How to access Brainfuse on your Canvas platform
Available Brainfuse options:
Live Help
Tutoring is available 24/7 in a variety of subjects with a live Brainfuse tutor.
Tutor Match
Schedule a tutoring session with Allen tutors virtually or on campus through Tutor Match.
Writing Lab
Submit a paper through Allen's Writing Lab for review. Papers will be returned within 48 hours excluding weekends and holidays.
Library
As we all work together to transition to online only classes, Allen College Library is here to help. In addition to our regular service of providing databases and eBooks, we are adding short instructional videos on how to best utilize the resources available. We have instituted an ask-a-librarian feature and video chats to help with your questions and research needs.
Additional Resources
Math Resources
mathtv.com - Basic Mathematics through Calculus
kahnacademy.org – Basic Mathematics through Calculus
mathplayground.com - Basic Mathematics through Geometry
wtamu.edu/mathlab - Beginning Algebra through College Algebra
coolmath.com - Pre-Algebra through Pre-Calculus
hippocampus.org- Developmental Math through Calculus
purplemath.com – Select “index of lessons”
mathway.com – problem-solving