The Academic Resource Center offers a variety of programs and services to support all students in their pursuit of academic excellence. All Peer Tutors and Writing Assistants are Saint Anselm students recommended by Saint Anselm faculty. Peer Tutor and Writing Assistance training is conducted at the Academic Resource Center by student and professional staff. All tutoring/writing assistance appointments are free to all Saint Anselm College graduate and undergraduate students.
The Peer Tutor Program is designed to provide all Saint Anselm College students quality academic assistance free of charge by offering individual and small group tutoring in most courses. This program supplements the assistance provided by faculty members.
Peer Tutors are Saint Anselm sophomores, juniors, and seniors employed by the Academic Resource Center. All peer tutors have been recommended by faculty and have participated in ongoing staff development workshops. Currently, more than 80 students tutor across the curriculum. With more than 2,500 tutoring sessions held each year, the Peer Tutor Program has become a vital academic support service at Saint Anselm College.
To schedule an appointment with a Peer Tutor
- Go to apps.anselm.edu and select Arc Program Appointment
- Send an email to ARCappointments@anselm.edu
The goal of the Writing Center Program is to help students help themselves become better writers. Writing assistants do not evaluate or correct essays. Rather, they assist students at various stages of the writing process from brainstorming to proofreading. They will discuss essay topics, review drafts, and encourage students to revise their work. Writing assistants work with students to help them develop composing and revising strategies they can apply in all writing assignments.
To schedule an appointment with a Writing Assistant
- Go to apps.anselm.edu and select Arc Program Appointment
- Send an email to ARCappointments@anselm.edu
Online Resources
- American Psychological Association Writing Guidelines
- Modern Language Association Formatting and Style Guide
- Chicago Manual of Style
Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL)
How can I make an appointment for peer tutoring or writing assistance?
- Go to apps.anselm.edu and select Arc Program Appointment
- Send an email to ARCappointments@anselm.edu
Are appointments required?
- Scheduling appointments allows students to reserve time in advance according to their convenience and schedules, but drop-in service is also available whenever peer tutors and writing assistants are not booked or meeting with other students.
Where is the ARC located?
- The Roger & Francine Jean Student Center, Top Floor
What can be expected from a tutorial session?
- Our primary objective at the ARC is to help students become independent learners. To this end, peer tutors and writing assistants are trained to assist students in identifying appropriate study strategies and in developing practices and skills that lead to academic success. As with most other practices (e.g. athletics, music), learning is a process, so the amount of time and effort invested is proportionate to results. Plan to be prepared and focused during your session.
What should I have with me for a peer tutoring session?
- Be prepared with questions, worksheets, assignments, quizzes, exams, notes, books, everything associated with the course and lesson/chapter about which you have questions. You should also have your course syllabus as another tool to help peer tutors assess your learning needs. Please attempt all assignments and worksheets before your appointment.
What should I have with me for a writing assistance appointment?
- Writing assistants can help you with any stage of the writing process, but if you wish assistance with an essay, you must have a copy of your essay draft. You should also have your essay assignment prompt. You should also have your course syllabus as another tool to help writing assistants assess your learning needs.
How much does it cost for academic support services at the ARC?
- ARC services are available free of charge. The cost: your time. We expect that you will be fully present and focused during your appointments.
Whom should I contact if I have questions or need assistance in a course not listed in TutorTrac?
- When you schedule a peer tutor appointment (see instructions above), if there are no peer tutors available for either a course or a time you specifically need, we will make every attempt to accommodate your needs.