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The Center for Teaching and Learning makes tutoring available as a tool for students' academic self-improvement. Students seeking assistance must understand that tutoring is only one component of a plan for success in a course. While a tutor can provide assistance, guidance, and support, it is the student's duty to attend class, to complete all assignments, and (ultimately) to learn the material. Having a tutor for a course does not replace hard work and dedication on the part of the student.
To put it another way -- a tutor can unlock the door and turn the key in the ignition, but you still need to drive the car.
The Rights and Responsibilities of Tutees
Rights
- You have the right to give constructive feedback to your tutor.
- You have the right to evaluate your experience with tutoring through contact with the CTL Coordinator or anonymously through the online forms.
- You have the right to request a different tutor if you are unhappy with your tutoring experience (though there may or may not be others available).
- You have the right to terminate tutoring assistance at any time.
- You have the responsibility to understand what type/degree of assistance with coursework and assignments (if any) is appropriate in relation to the Lawrence University Honor Code.
- You have the responsibility to respect your tutor's time by showing up and being prepared for all sessions you schedule.
- You have the responsibility to be reasonable in your requests for sessions (1-2 times a week is reasonable).
- As described above, you are responsible for attending class, completing assignments, and putting forth a dedicated effort through hard work. You are ultimately responsible for your performance in the course.
