Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College launched its new online tutoring service in March 2010. The free online tutoring program is available to SMWC distance students Monday through Thursday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (EDT). The online tutors hold one-on-one sessions to help students better understand concepts and assist with proofreading and editing skills.  Tutors also have copies of the textbooks to better assist students.  No appointments are necessary.

  More than 10 SMWC campus students serve as online tutors in the following areas of study:

•        Accounting I and II

•        Biology

•        Chemistry

•        College Algebra

•        English, Proofreading and Editing

•        History

•        Pre-calculus

•        Psychology and,

•        Statistics

“This is a great example of how our students employ their leadership and technical skills by contributing to the success of future leaders.  The online tutoring program demonstrates yet another way SMWC is a leader in distance education,” says Kim LaComba, director of the learning center.

 Distance students view the service as another way the college supports the success of its students. A student in the Woods External Degree program utilizes online tutoring and expresses her thoughts, “I am so appreciative of this service!”

 Students may access this service by logging on to www.smwc.edu/lrc and click on the “Talk to a Live Tutor Online” button during the open hours.

 For additional information about online tutoring, contact Kim LaComba, director of the learning center at klacomba@smwc.edu or call 812-535-5271.