Center for Student Success

In-person tutoring – Central Campus

Tutoring Center

Bert Walker Hall, Room 138

• Monday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Thursday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Math Lab

Math can be a challenging subject for many of us, especially if we do not use math on a regular basis. The good news is, with consistent practice, mathematics can become your friend. Visit the Math Lab in the Center for Student Success during our regular hours to meet with one of our knowledgeable math tutors.

Writing Center

Writing assistance is available in the Center for Student Success. The center is staffed with trained professionals, with knowledge and experience in written communication. When faculty are not available, students will be referred to the Writing Fellows. The writing center can help with:

• Active involvement in answering questions covering all parts of the writing process.
• Reading your paper out loud to catch mistakes.
• Working with CSS professionals on activities such as prewriting, outlining and organizing ideas.
• Providing primary faculty/instructor’s materials for the assignment that you are working on. This assures you are guided toward the primary requirements as outlined by your instructor.
• Advance preparation by visiting CSS with enough time to work with a CSS instructor prior to your due date.

Off-Campus Tutoring

• Hillsdale Tutoring
• JC@LISD TECH tutoring

Smarthinking Online Tutoring

Don’t let your busy life get the best of you. With 24/7 availibility and four different types of online tutoring services, Smarthinking fits into your schedule – whenever you need it most.

How to get started

• Log into JetNet Online Classes
• Select the ‘Student Union’ tab
• Select the ‘Smarthinking Online Tutoring’ link under the Tutoring section
• Begin!

Make tutoring work for you!

Become a Tutor

Eligibility requirements

• Must be currently enrolled at Jackson College in six or more credits.
• Have earned a 3.5 or better in the course you wish to tutor.
• If you are currently enrolled in a course you would like to tutor, your instructor must recommend you by contacting the Center.
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

If you meet eligibility requirements and are interested in becoming a tutor, please fill a student tutor application by clicking here. Once your application is complete, contact CSS at 517.796.8415 or stop by Bert Walker Hall, room 138.

Timesheet deadlines

Timesheets are due by noon on the due dates listed (Saturday). Failure to turn in times sheets by the posted deadline will result in delayed payment. In rare instances, timesheets will be accepted at other times and will be communicated to you by the CSS coordinator. Time must also be entered electronically via e-Services.

Tutor certification program

The Center for Student Success is currently in Level I certification! We are very excited about this and encourage all tutors to strive for certification!

Important facts about tutoring certification:

• Sponsored by the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA), an international tutor certification organization that sets a standard of skills and training for tutors and provides recognition and reinforcement for tutors’ successful work.
• Certifies programs at three levels
• Requires 10 hours of training and 25 hours of tutoring experience for each certification level
• Provides professional standards for tutor training
• Rewards tutors
• Establishes credibility for tutoring programs
• Is endorsed by the National Association for Developmental Education and Commission XVI, Academic Support in Higher Education, of the American College Personnel Association