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Math Enrichment Center

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The Math Enrichment Center is a welcoming and trusted environment for students to seek mathematical help with homework, material review, and test preparation.

Mission Statement

The Math Enrichment Center is a free tutoring center open to all Shenandoah University students. Tutors are available to help with math work from any discipline! The center may also be used as a resource for students who want a productive learning environment to study or work in groups. Students from all disciplines should be able to understand and apply the math skills beneficial to their course work, career goals, and interests. Initially conceived to reach struggling students who lack the prerequisite mathematical skills, the Math Enrichment Center strives to supplement the primary instruction students receive in class. In an effort to enhance and enrich students’ mathematical ability, the center provides assistance with homework, material review, and test preparation. The goals and vision for the Math Enrichment Center aligns with Shenandoah University’s mission to create lifelong learners, encourage personal and professional development, and cultivate an environment for students to experience positive change.

Location, Hours, and Contact Information

The MEC is located in Howe 107, next to Institutional Computing.

The MEC is open for drop-in tutoring Monday-Thursday from 3-6pm.

For more information, contact the Director of Math Enrichment:

Dr. Amanda Sutherland

Gregory 108

asutherl@su.edu

The Math Enrichment Center offers a variety of tutoring options,

select an option below for more information.

 

Drop-In Tutoring: No appointment needed!

Drop-in tutoring is recommended for students in Math 099, 101, and 102, and students seeking basic math assistance in non-math courses.  There are no appointments, just show up when it is convenient for you.

Drop-In Tutoring Hours for Spring 2016

Monday            3-6pm

Tuesday            3-6pm

Wednesday       3-6pm

Thursday            3-6pm

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Our tutor Max helps students during drop-in hours.

 

Scheduled Appointment Tutoring: Find the time and tutor that works for you!

Scheduled appointment tutoring is recommended for students in Math 100, 201, and 207, and students in non-math courses, including education, physics, nursing, chemistry, and business. Scheduled appointment tutoring provides a one-on-one tutoring experience at a time and location of your choice with a tutor prepared for your course.

Scheduled appointments are made through TutorTrac. To view our scheduled appointment policies and procedures, click here.

 

Precalculus Study Hours: Work with our embedded tutor!

All Math 101 and 102 students have the opportunity to work with our embedded tutor Courtney. As part of the embedded tutor program, she visits the precalculus classes regularly and holds extended precalculus study hours. These hours operate similar to our drop-in hours but are exclusively for precalculus students!

Extended Precalculus Hours are held in Gregory 114.

Extended Precalculus Hours for Spring 2017

Tuesday              7-9pm

Wednesday        7-9pm

Precal students work on homework together.

Precalculus students work on homework together.

Outreach: Specialized math assistance for other disciplines!

In an effort serve more of the university community, the Math Enrichment is happy to offer special review sessions and programs for other disciplines. These programs include:

  • PRAXIS Math review for Education majors
  • Measurement and conversions review for Nursing majors
  • Basic Math Skills review for General Chemistry students

Could your class or major use a special program? Let us know and we’d be happy to work with your department’s faculty to provide math assistance which caters to your discipline’s needs.

Nursing students practice measurements and conversions during their NLab 222 class with an MEC tutor.

Nursing students practice measurements and conversions during their NLab 222 class with an MEC tutor.

 

Meet the MEC Tutors

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Gabe is an exercise science major and a member of the SU golf team.

Her tutoring specialties include Mathematical Thinking, Precalculus 1 and 2, and Math in Chemistry Courses.

  

 

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Randy is a Piano Performance and Jazz studies major and competitive singer.

His tutoring specialties include Algebra, Mathematical Thinking, Precalculus 1 and 2, Calculus, Statistics, and Math in Economics courses and BIO 101. 

 

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Nick is a Mathematics major and this summer he rode his bike over 1000 miles.

His tutoring specialties include Algebra, Calculus, Statistics, PRAXIS review, and Math in Physics Courses.
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Courtney is a Mathematics major, plans to be an actuary, and enjoys kayaking.

Her tutoring specialties include Algebra, Mathematical Thinking, Precalculus 1 and 2, and Math in Business courses.

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Diana is a Biology and Public Health Major. She is in the Army Reserves and plans to be a brain surgeon.

Her tutoring specialties include Statistics, and Math is Chemistry and Education courses. 

  

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Max is a Mathematics major and plays cymbals in the SU band and hand percussion at WNL/CN@N.

His tutoring specialties include Algebra, Precalculus 1 and 2, and Math in Education courses.

 

 

 

 

Interested in tutoring? Contact Dr. Amanda Sutherland at asutherl@su.edu.

 

In addition to serving our student patrons, the Math Enrichment Center provides professional development for its student employees. Tutors gain knowledge and experience through serving their peers and participating in tutor training activities.

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Dr. Amanda Sutherland

Director of Math Enrichment
Gregory 108
540-665-5485 | asutherl@su.edu