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Plattsburgh State Learning Center - Information for Students

Learning Center Hours of Operation

The Learning Center opens its doors each day for a variety of studying opportunities. This unique environment attempts to meet all the needs of students and their busy schedules.

For instance, if you want a private study carrol, we've got them. If you need to complete a group project, there are plenty of tables here allowing your group to spread out and focus on the task at hand.

If you need a snack break, feel free to bring your munchies with you when you come to study. If you're a night owl, we can accomodate you. We also provide a wireless connection to the Internet for your personal laptop (your own battery is required) as well as a computer lab during limited hours.

Please find information below regarding our hours of operation, our tutoring services, the courses we tutor, and how you can become a tutor.  

General/Individual Study

Tutoring Hours

Math, Statistics, & Writing Walk-In Hours

Writing Room (Computer Lab) Hours

Group Study Sessions

In certain subjects, some of our tutors will hold group study sessions to prior to an exam. Please check with your professor to find out if a session is available for your course, and check with the Learning Center staff to find out the time, day, and date of a group study session arranged by a tutor.

Final Exams

Each semester during final exams, the Learning Center remains open 24 hours for general/individual study and study groups.

Individual Appointments

A Free Service That Can Make A Difference

The Learning Center offers individual appointments to meet with peer tutors free of charge for current Plattsburgh State students. Our peer tutors are Plattsburgh State students who have done well in their courses and have been trained to provide assistance to other students.

Please note that all appointments need to be made in person at the Learning Center. To make an appointment with a tutor, come to the Learning Center and speak with the Head Tutor who sits at the front/information desk. He or she will assist you in making an appointment that best fits into your schedule.

Before you schedule an appointment, please keep the following in mind:

Note: If you cancel three appointments, or fail to show up for two appointments without giving us adequate notice, we will ask you to meet with Karin Killough, Learning Center Director, before you are allowed to schedule future appointments.

Apply to Become a Tutor at the Learning Center

Requirements

The Claude J. Clark Learning Center provides tutoring for the entire Plattsburgh State community. All interested applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

In addition, applicants must

  1. Demonstrate appropriate study habits and communication skills.
  2. Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy toward student concerns, including establishing a supportive but not dependent working relationship with tutees.
  3. Be willing to complete required tutor training.
  4. Be prepared for all tutoring sessions.
  5. Not complete homework or write papers for students.

 

Prospective tutors need to complete this application and submit a current CAPP Report to the learning center. A faculty recommendation form must be completed as well by the instructor with whom you took the course. All applicants will meet briefly with Karin Killough, Learning Center Director, in addition to completing TTR101 [content tutors] or ENG390 [writing tutors], College Reading and Learning Association certified training courses.

Download Application Form

Contact Information

Claude J. Clark Learning Center
Plattsburgh State University of New York
Feinberg Library, Room 103
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, New York 12901
Phone: (518) 564-6138
Fax: (518) 564-6140

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