Center for Learning, Instruction & Assessment (CLIA)
Tutorial Services
The tutorial component of Seton Hall's
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) serves as an integral
part of the Center for Learning, Instruction & Assessment.
This component is responsible for designing and implementing
a comprehensive tutorial program which supplements students
course work and the development of self-directed and
independent learners, and the overall monitoring and
evaluation of tutorial program including services, tutees
and tutors.
WHO is eligible?
The Tutorial Component provides free tutorial services to
students who want to learn. All EOP students are eligible to
receive tutoring.
WHAT will students receive?
CLIA offers tutorial services to students who walk-in or are
referred by their SDS, professors, tutorial coordinator,
and/or EOP staff. Academic support is offered to
individuals, on a one-on-one basis, and in small groups.
Professional and peer tutors, learning facilitators as well
as administrator/faculty are available in the following
areas:
Mathematics: Developmental Math: Algebra, Calculus,
Statistics, Math for Education Majors;
Business: Accounting, Economics, Management;
Language Arts: English literature, Reading, Writing;
Sciences: Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Physics,
Biochemistry, Astronomy, and Psychology
Modern Languages: Spanish and French;
Nursing: Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, Medicine and
Surgery, Child Bearing (Obstetrics and Gynecology), Child
Rearing, Pathophysiology
Support in other areas approved based on request.
WHERE should students go?
The Tutorial Component is located within the Center for
Learning, Instruction & Assessment on the lower level of
Alfieri Hall. You may call at (973) 761-9161. Ask for
tutoring.
WHEN should students
apply/attend?
The student should apply the first and no later than the
second week of classes of each semester. Tutorial Services
are available Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00
p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Services commence
by the third week of the semester through the week of
finals. Once scheduled, students are required to attend all
sessions.
Students should not wait until they fail their first exam or
mid-terms. The tutorial slots fill up very quickly and later
requests not be guaranteed.
WHY should students apply?
In general, students who maximize utilization of tutorial
and other Academic Support Programs increasingly achieve
GPA's and credit completion rates much higher than those who
infrequently use the services. A major thrust of the
tutorial component is to encourage students who need the
services the most to utilize them and early on.
In addition, the Center for Learning, Instruction &
Assessment provides a professional, comfortable and
supportive environment conducive to academic and personal
excellence.
Tutors are undergraduate and professional tutors who have
successfully achieved academic excellence in their fields of
study. They know the professors and what is expected from
students in their classes.
Tutor designations:
Peer Tutors - Undergraduate students who have demonstrated
excellence in their majors and a commitment to community.
Academic requirements:
3.00 GPA minimum in major field of study
2.75 GPA minimum overall
All students must be majoring in the subject's) they will
tutor.
Professional Tutors:-
a) Graduate Assistants (Professional Development Program
Participants) -
Graduate students currently pursuing Master's and Doctoral
degrees, who have demonstrated excellence and a commitment
to community.
b) Faculty Tutors -
Professionals who have graduated with a distinguished record
and/or who are currently employed in the field/discipline in
which they will tutor.
HOW do students apply?
a) Entry Criterion: Just come to the Center for Learning,
lnstruction & Assessment and complete a service in-take form
telling us the course's) in which you want and when you
prefer to be scheduled.
b)After an assessment has been made and appropriate
recommendation(s) noted, the student is scheduled for
tutoring. Every effort is made to schedule the student on
the spot, however if this is not an option, the student will
be notified of their tutorial schedule via their E-mail.
c)Upon receipt of schedule, the student is required to
attend all sessions or lose the privilege.
d)After one unexcused absence, a reminder is sent to the
student via phone or E-mail. After two unexcused absences
the student is withdrawn from the tutorial assignment and
must reapply, making room available for other students.
f)Exit Criterion A student may become eligible for exit as
determined by CLIA's Coordinator in consultation with the
tutorial coordinator and the student's tutor, student's
instructor, Student Development Specialist and/or successful
course completion with requisite cumulative credits and
G.P.A.