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Contact Information |
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| Program Directors |
Tom Roby |
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Alvaro Lozano-Robledo |
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Diane Briody |
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(860) 486-1961 |
| Fax |
(860) 486-6504 |
| Campus Location |
CUE Building, 1st Floor |
| Address |
368 Fairfield Rd.
Storrs, CT 06269 2200 |
| Website |
www.qcenter.uconn.edu |
| E-Mail |
qcenter@uconn.edu |
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Program Information |
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Program Mission |
The Q Center is a resource to elevate the proficiency of students taking quantitative intensive (Q) courses across the Undergraduate curriculum. Q Tutors provide peer tutoring in lower-level Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, and Chemistry. Tutoring in the Q Center allows Q Tutors to help their peers with homework and exam preperation, sharpen their own quantitative skills, meet new people, and broaden their resumés. |
Expected Commitment |
At least one semester. 6 hours per week. |
Required Skills |
Aptitude for teaching others one-on-one or in small groups and a proven ability in Math, Statistics, Physics, and/or Chemistry. |
Majors |
Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry |
Training |
2 hour mandatory training workshop & optional 1-credit training course |
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Basic Description |
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| Type of Peer Educator |
Responsible, dependable, prompt, friendly, and mature. Previous tutoring experience preferred, but not required. |
| Responsibilities |
Provide tutoring to students in lower level Q courses. Those interested in applying should have excellent grades in Q courses they wish to tutor, have strong interpersonal skills and listening skills, and demonstrate a desire to help others. |
| Type of Student Serviced |
Undergraduates |
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Compensation |
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| Volunteer |
Yes |
| Student Labor |
Yes |
| Work Study |
Yes |
| Special Payroll |
No |
| Credits |
No |
| Other |
None |
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