Tutor and Writing Support

The Writing Lab is a free service available to all College of the Rockies registered students. This service is provided by the Library and Learning Commons, and staffed by a qualified writing tutor who helps students with individual writing consultations by appointment. The goal of the Writing Lab is to help students improve the writing skills they need to be successful at the college level.

Please note all times listed are Mountain Time.

Book a Writing Lab appointment

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The Writing Lab is open from January 9 – April 16, 2023

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday	9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Thursday	11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Friday	9:00 am – 12:00 noon

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Program

Do you need help understanding course content or preparing for tests and exams? Do you have an area of expertise and the willingness to help out other students? Our free Peer Tutoring Program matches students who have identified a need for extra help in a subject with students who have a good background in the subject area and an interest in tutoring.

Our PAL program is online through Microsoft teams and/or face to face at a college campus.

PAL provides additional assistance with course content through free online or face to face study sessions with a PAL Leader.

• PAL Leaders are College of the Rockies students who have passed the course in high standing, or strong current students who are hired to lead PAL sessions
• Sessions are online and/or face to face, times are arranged between the student and the PAL Leader

Note: We will do our best to find a PAL Leader for the program/course you need assistance with, however it is not always possible.

Peer Assisted Learning Request Form

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Want to be a PAL Leader?

Email the PAL Coordinator with the current or past course(s) you feel qualified to tutor, and include the last grade you received in the course(s). This is not a guarantee of work, as instructors will be asked for their recommendations for tutors, but we always like to have a pool of students who may be interested in tutoring. It is also good to let your instructor know that you are interested in tutoring. Please note that you may be asked to tutor online using Microsoft teams.

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What Do PAL Leaders Do?

PAL Leaders support learning and assist students to understand concepts, problem-solving techniques and improve study skills in the subject area by;

• Assisting with organizational strategies specific to the course.
• Assisting students with study skills appropriate to the course delivery and assignments.
• Identifying appropriate review strategies.
• Connecting with course faculty to understand where students are struggling.

WriteAway is an online writing support service for undergraduate students. Submit up to three drafts of your paper to WriteAway, and online tutors will provide strategies and resources to help you improve your writing. Feedback is typically available within 24 – 72 hours.

Service notices and availability can be viewed from the WriteAway portal.

Please note all times listed are Mountain Time.