Staff provides daily supervision over the Learning Enhancement Center under the direction of Dr. Kirk Rhodes, Learning Enhancement Center Coordinator. The coordinator monitors the grades and attendance of student athletes. This information is available to the athletes and is shared with their coaches.
The Learning Enhancement Program for student athletes was introduced in 2001, and since that time the overall GPA for student athletes has remained at an increased level. Currently the overall GPA for student athletes is 3.23, prior to the introduction of the LEC program the overall GPA was 2.68. Overall, the academic serves provided by the Learning Enhancement Center are helping create stronger, more successful students at Rend Lake College as well as preparing them for transfer to a four-year institution.
facilities
Slankard Learning Resource Center
Need a place to study or a computer to finish assignments? Visit the Mary and George Slankard Learning Resource Center!
Hours
Fall & Spring Semester Hours
Closed Fridays during Summer & Semester Breaks.
Closed Weekends and Holidays.
LRC Services
The Learning Resource Center provides collections of books, DVDs and other resources that can be checked out by patrons. It also provides Interlibrary Loans, computer access with printers, copying services, assistance with research and reserve materials.
Circulation
Library staff is responsible for issuing library cards to all new patrons and entering their information into the Illinois Heartland Library System database. Library staff assists patrons with searching the online catalog to locate library materials on the shelves. Library material is checked out at the Circulation Desk. If resources on a subject are not available in the RLC collection, Library staff will help patrons place holds on items available at other libraries so the resources can be borrowed from the holding library. Circulating material typically may be checked out for three weeks and may be renewed for an additional two weeks twice. Reserve materials will have varying circulation checkouts. Reference material does not circulate.Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service is provided so that users may have access to material that is unavailable at the Rend Lake College Learning Resource Center. ILL provides students and staff of Rend Lake College the ability to borrow items from member libraries of the Illinois Heartland Library System. ILL services are important to staff and students because not every desired item could possibly be found within the LRC’s collection. Materials are typically loaned for three weeks but may be renewed. Allow 1-5 days to receive the requested materials. Materials must be picked up at the Circulation Desk. Requests for ILL copies of magazine/journal articles can be made by contacting the library staff, ext. 1308.
Student IDs
The LRC is one of the locations (also Student Records and our Mt. Vernon location) on campus where student IDs are made. Please go to the IT Help Desk in LRC 135. Students must present a picture ID and current schedule to obtain a RLC student ID. Schedules can be printed from the Circulation Desk.Computers, Internet & Copying
The Open Computer Lab is located in the Learning Resource Center, LRC 128. Within this lab, computers are available for use by RLC students, staff and community patrons. There are also laptops and portable chargers available for in-house use at the Circulation Desk.
Warrior Wi-Fi is available in the LRC as well as all over campus and in parking lots. Contact the IT Help Desk at help-desk@rlc.edu or at 618-437-5321 ext. 1259 to get connected.
RLC is now using a print management system called PaperCut. Additional information can be found on the MyRLC page. A copier/printer machine and a color printer are available in the library. Black/white copies are $0.10/page or $0.05/side duplex, and color copies are $0.25/page or $0.12/side duplex for copying and printing. Every student receives $15.00 credit each semester for printing/copying. Additional money can be added to an account online at the Papercut link above by debit/credit card or PayPal account or by cash with the assistance of a Library Staff member at the Circulation Desk. Hint: For large print jobs, save money by printing multiple slides/pages to one page.
Contact IT Help Desk for assistance in LRC 135, at help-desk@rlc.edu or at 618-437-5321 ext. 1259.
Reserves
The LRC offers a “Reserve” area for instructors to leave material for student use such as notes, books, CDs, DVDs, etc. As a general rule, reserve materials have special check out times.Circulation
Library staff is responsible for issuing library cards to all new patrons and entering their information into the Illinois Heartland Library System database. Library staff assists patrons with searching the online catalog to locate library materials on the shelves. Library material is checked out at the Circulation Desk. If resources on a subject are not available in the RLC collection, Library staff will help patrons place holds on items available at other libraries so the resources can be borrowed from the holding library. Circulating material typically may be checked out for three weeks and may be renewed for an additional two weeks twice. Reserve materials will have varying circulation checkouts. Reference material does not circulate.Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service is provided so that users may have access to material that is unavailable at the Rend Lake College Learning Resource Center. ILL provides students and staff of Rend Lake College the ability to borrow items from member libraries of the Illinois Heartland Library System. ILL services are important to staff and students because not every desired item could possibly be found within the LRC’s collection. Materials are typically loaned for three weeks but may be renewed. Allow 1-5 days to receive the requested materials. Materials must be picked up at the Circulation Desk. Requests for ILL copies of magazine/journal articles can be made by contacting the library staff, ext. 1308.
Student IDs
The LRC is one of the locations (also Student Records and our Mt. Vernon location) on campus where student IDs are made. Please go to the IT Help Desk in LRC 135. Students must present a picture ID and current schedule to obtain a RLC student ID. Schedules can be printed from the Circulation Desk.Computers, Internet & Copying
The Open Computer Lab is located in the Learning Resource Center, LRC 128. Within this lab, computers are available for use by RLC students, staff and community patrons. There are also laptops and portable chargers available for in-house use at the Circulation Desk.
Warrior Wi-Fi is available in the LRC as well as all over campus and in parking lots. Contact the IT Help Desk at help-desk@rlc.edu or at 618-437-5321 ext. 1259 to get connected.
RLC is now using a print management system called PaperCut. Additional information can be found on the MyRLC page. A copier/printer machine and a color printer are available in the library. Black/white copies are $0.10/page or $0.05/side duplex, and color copies are $0.25/page or $0.12/side duplex for copying and printing. Every student receives $15.00 credit each semester for printing/copying. Additional money can be added to an account online at the Papercut link above by debit/credit card or PayPal account or by cash with the assistance of a Library Staff member at the Circulation Desk. Hint: For large print jobs, save money by printing multiple slides/pages to one page.
Contact IT Help Desk for assistance in LRC 135, at help-desk@rlc.edu or at 618-437-5321 ext. 1259.
Reserves
The LRC offers a “Reserve” area for instructors to leave material for student use such as notes, books, CDs, DVDs, etc. As a general rule, reserve materials have special check out times.Location
The newly remodeled Mary & George Slankard Learning Resource Center is located in front (south) of the theatre and has been expanded to include six new study rooms. The LRC has print and electronic resources such as books, periodicals, newspapers, DVDs, audiobooks and databases.
Services
It has space for study, research, leisure reading, class preparation, cameras for virtual meetings, Internet access, loaner laptops, headphones, charging stations and loanable chargers and color/b&w printing options. The LRC is open to students, faulty/staff and members of RLC's community district and is a part of the Illinois Heartland Library System.
Facilities & Departments
The LRC building also houses our Wellness Center, Lactation Room, CTE Success Center, IT Help Desk and Blended Cafe. We encourage you to come in and use the many resources and services the LRC has available to make your Rend Lake College experience successful!
Returning Library Items
LRC Resources
Electronic Library
The electronic library is a source of helpful content, provided by the Learning Resource Center, for individuals to use.Research Help
Provides citing help, copyright & fair use, evaluating online resources & a library guide.Story Time Kits
The 50 story time kits are available for checkout by parents of young children, teachers and care providers to enhance story or reading time. The kits include books, puppets, as well as suggested activities, and are designed for use with children preschool to third grade. The kits can be searched and requested through the I'll Share It catalog. The story time kits were developed with grant funds provided by the Illinois State Library, a Division of the Office of Secretary of State, using federal LSTA funding.Kanopy Streaming Service
Enjoy Kanopy Streaming Services from Rend Lake College.Electronic Library
The electronic library is a source of helpful content, provided by the Learning Resource Center, for individuals to use.Research Help
Provides citing help, copyright & fair use, evaluating online resources & a library guide.Story Time Kits
The 50 story time kits are available for checkout by parents of young children, teachers and care providers to enhance story or reading time. The kits include books, puppets, as well as suggested activities, and are designed for use with children preschool to third grade. The kits can be searched and requested through the I'll Share It catalog. The story time kits were developed with grant funds provided by the Illinois State Library, a Division of the Office of Secretary of State, using federal LSTA funding.Kanopy Streaming Service
Enjoy Kanopy Streaming Services from Rend Lake College.LRC Policies
Materials Borrowing
Students, faculty, staff or residents who live in the RLC district may borrow materials from the LRC. As a part of your first borrowing transaction, a library card will be issued to you at the Circulation Desk. Your first card is free and can be used as long as you are a student, faculty/staff of RLC or a resident of the RLC district. All patrons are required to show a current state identification card or driver's license to be issued a library card. RLC students must also have a valid RLC student ID, which will be used as their library card. A fee of $10.00 will be charged for each replacement card.Patrons can check out up to 10 items at one time. Materials are typically loaned for two to three weeks and may be renewed twice, unless another patron has placed a hold against it. Patrons can renew items by calling, emailing or coming to the Circulation Desk or via their online library account at rlca.illshareit.com. For your online account, your library barcode number is your username, and your PIN is the four digit code you chose during your account creation.
If audiovisual material is needed for a classroom presentation, check with the Circulation Desk. Items placed on reserve by instructors are checked out from the Circulation Desk and will have varying checkout periods.
Interlibrary Loan
The LRC follows the ILLINET Interlibrary Loan Code reciprocal borrowing. As members of Illinois Heartland Library System, we must adhere to the policies within this code which does not allow for renewal of ILL (Interlibrary Loan) materials.
Please return all material to the Circulation Desk or the drop box located east of the building (near the parking lot). As a courtesy to others, please let the LRC know if there are any problems with any audio/visual material.
If an item is lost or damaged the borrower must pay the current replacement cost of the item plus a library processing fee of $25.00.
Intellectual & Academic Freedom
Rend Lake College’s Learning Resource Center supports the principle of academic freedom as laid out in applicable College documents. The LRC understands academic freedom to mean that a faculty member, tenured or non-tenured or a student may inquire freely into academic matters and responsibly communicate considered findings in appropriate College classes related to the subject or as an individual in publications of their choice.
In accordance with the ALA (American Library Association) Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement, Freedom to View Statement and other related documents, the LRC strives to build a collection that will provide for the free exchange of ideas. The collection, including access to electronic information, is available to all patrons of the LRC. It offers the widest possible range of viewpoints, without prejudice or censorship, regardless of the popularity of these viewpoints; the frankness of language; the national origin of the author; or the controversial manner an author may use in dealing with religious, political, sexual, social, economic, scientific or moral issues.
Materials Borrowing
Students, faculty, staff or residents who live in the RLC district may borrow materials from the LRC. As a part of your first borrowing transaction, a library card will be issued to you at the Circulation Desk. Your first card is free and can be used as long as you are a student, faculty/staff of RLC or a resident of the RLC district. All patrons are required to show a current state identification card or driver's license to be issued a library card. RLC students must also have a valid RLC student ID, which will be used as their library card. A fee of $10.00 will be charged for each replacement card.Patrons can check out up to 10 items at one time. Materials are typically loaned for two to three weeks and may be renewed twice, unless another patron has placed a hold against it. Patrons can renew items by calling, emailing or coming to the Circulation Desk or via their online library account at rlca.illshareit.com. For your online account, your library barcode number is your username, and your PIN is the four digit code you chose during your account creation.
If audiovisual material is needed for a classroom presentation, check with the Circulation Desk. Items placed on reserve by instructors are checked out from the Circulation Desk and will have varying checkout periods.
Interlibrary Loan
The LRC follows the ILLINET Interlibrary Loan Code reciprocal borrowing. As members of Illinois Heartland Library System, we must adhere to the policies within this code which does not allow for renewal of ILL (Interlibrary Loan) materials.
Please return all material to the Circulation Desk or the drop box located east of the building (near the parking lot). As a courtesy to others, please let the LRC know if there are any problems with any audio/visual material.
If an item is lost or damaged the borrower must pay the current replacement cost of the item plus a library processing fee of $25.00.
Intellectual & Academic Freedom
Rend Lake College’s Learning Resource Center supports the principle of academic freedom as laid out in applicable College documents. The LRC understands academic freedom to mean that a faculty member, tenured or non-tenured or a student may inquire freely into academic matters and responsibly communicate considered findings in appropriate College classes related to the subject or as an individual in publications of their choice.
In accordance with the ALA (American Library Association) Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement, Freedom to View Statement and other related documents, the LRC strives to build a collection that will provide for the free exchange of ideas. The collection, including access to electronic information, is available to all patrons of the LRC. It offers the widest possible range of viewpoints, without prejudice or censorship, regardless of the popularity of these viewpoints; the frankness of language; the national origin of the author; or the controversial manner an author may use in dealing with religious, political, sexual, social, economic, scientific or moral issues.
Volunteering at the LRC
If you enjoy meeting and helping people, then share your talents and skills and discover the rewards of giving your time and energy to an organization that enriches the lives of others and the community!
Volunteer Guidelines
Volunteers perform many important jobs and assist in maintaining quality library service. Volunteers support the Library Staff in various capacities and supervised by Library Staff they work with patrons and help with special projects and events. Volunteers do not take the place of paid staff. Volunteers are recognized as representatives of the Library and shall be expected to meet the same work and behavior codes as employees.
Volunteers provide the Library with positive community exposure and unparalleled public relations benefits, so certain expectations are expected of our valued volunteers.
- Keep accurate records of hours worked
- Be reliable, dependable and prompt
- Expected to meet the overall demands of the functions performed during a typical workday
- Accept direction and ask questions if unsure of proper procedure
- Advise your supervisor concerning absences, changes in work schedule or vacations
- Notify your supervisor of your intention to vacate the volunteer position so that a replacement can be sought
- Maintain the confidentially of any information which you may be exposed to, whether this information involves staff, patrons, volunteers or the overall business of the Library or College
Desired Volunteer Skills:
- Volunteers do not need library experience, but certain skills are invaluable for working in a library
- Strong interest in books, reading and learning
- Desire to help patrons in a library setting
- Good interpersonal and customer skills
- Ability to take initiative, solve minor problems and work under minimal supervision
- Knowledge of current affairs, recent events and related forms of information
- Basic computer skills
Benefits of Becoming a Volunteer
Although the Mary & George Slankard Learning Resource Center benefits greatly from its volunteers, volunteering can be very rewarding for the individual as well.
- Acquire new skills and gain valuable work experience
- Receive verification of your volunteer work for school
- Use as a job reference for resumes
- Expand your social horizons and make new friends
- Serve the community
- Keep up with the latest news and events
- First to check out new materials
Volunteer Opportunities Generally Available.
- Greet and direct library users
- Assist at Circulation Desk
- Shelf reading
- Assist patrons using computers and other technology
- Assist with programs/special events
- Provide Story Time
Volunteer Application
Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer at the Mary & George Slankard Learning Resource Center on the campus of Rend Lake College, Ina, IL. Volunteers are important partners in fulfilling the Library's mission of providing knowledge and information that supports the educational endeavors of our students, lifelong learning of any patron, and expanding and enhancing library services.
Learning Resources
Disability Services
Quiet Study
Tables and study carrels for quiet study are available in the open area of the North Oasis Learning Enhancement Center.Group & Individual Academic Support
Rooms 122-124 in the North Oasis are set aside for use by tutors and for small group study.Computers
Test Procturing
The Baker Administration Building is now the home for test proctoring services on the Rend Lake College Campus. Our staff is available to facilitate make up testing in a convenient, structured environment with flexible hours to accommodate most schedules.
RLC Students:
- You must make every effort to attend the tests given by your instructor on the test date.
- In the event that you miss a test, you must contact your instructor to make arrangements for make-up testing with him or her first.
- If a time cannot be arranged to meet with the instructor, he/she will provide and schedule a make-up test with the Testing Center (Extension 1268) during the posted testing hours.
- You must bring a valid picture identification (Driver’s license or student ID) with you in order to make up a test.
- You must read and sign the student testing agreement.
- Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and the same penalties apply just as if you were testing in the classroom
Non-RLC Students:
- You must make contact with the Testing Center (Extension 1268) in order to arrange delivery and instructions for testing from your institution. There is a $15 fee for test administration.
- You must bring a valid picture ID (Driver’s license or student ID) with you in order to take the test.
- You must read and sign the student testing agreement.
- You will be subject to Rend Lake College’s policies on Academic Dishonesty and will be subject to the same penalties as RLC students for abuse of this policy.
- We reserve the right to deny the testing service to any outside agency should the offering of this service become problematic.
For Student Athletes
Quiet Study
Tables and study carrels for quiet study are available in the open area of the North Oasis Learning Enhancement Center.Group & Individual Academic Support
Rooms 122-124 in the North Oasis are set aside for use by tutors and for small group study.Computers
Test Procturing
The Baker Administration Building is now the home for test proctoring services on the Rend Lake College Campus. Our staff is available to facilitate make up testing in a convenient, structured environment with flexible hours to accommodate most schedules.
RLC Students:
- You must make every effort to attend the tests given by your instructor on the test date.
- In the event that you miss a test, you must contact your instructor to make arrangements for make-up testing with him or her first.
- If a time cannot be arranged to meet with the instructor, he/she will provide and schedule a make-up test with the Testing Center (Extension 1268) during the posted testing hours.
- You must bring a valid picture identification (Driver’s license or student ID) with you in order to make up a test.
- You must read and sign the student testing agreement.
- Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and the same penalties apply just as if you were testing in the classroom
Non-RLC Students:
- You must make contact with the Testing Center (Extension 1268) in order to arrange delivery and instructions for testing from your institution. There is a $15 fee for test administration.
- You must bring a valid picture ID (Driver’s license or student ID) with you in order to take the test.
- You must read and sign the student testing agreement.
- You will be subject to Rend Lake College’s policies on Academic Dishonesty and will be subject to the same penalties as RLC students for abuse of this policy.
- We reserve the right to deny the testing service to any outside agency should the offering of this service become problematic.
For Student Athletes
Staff provides daily supervision over the Learning Enhancement Center under the direction of Dr. Kirk Rhodes, Learning Enhancement Center Coordinator. The coordinator monitors the grades and attendance of student athletes. This information is available to the athletes and is shared with their coaches.
The Learning Enhancement Program for student athletes was introduced in 2001, and since that time the overall GPA for student athletes has remained at an increased level. Currently the overall GPA for student athletes is 3.23, prior to the introduction of the LEC program the overall GPA was 2.68. Overall, the academic serves provided by the Learning Enhancement Center are helping create stronger, more successful students at Rend Lake College as well as preparing them for transfer to a four-year institution.
Request a Study Partner
To request a study partner, simply print this form and submit your completed copy to the Tutoring & Disabilities Services Coordinator in the North Oasis.
You may also mail the form to Tutoring & Disabilities Services Coordinator, 468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy, Ina, IL 62846
Become a Study Partner
In order to be a paid study assistant for Rend Lake College and/or the STARS or Special Populations Programs, a student must:
- Have completed the course(s) in which he/she will be tutoring and have received at least an "A" or "B" in the course.
- Be recommended by an instructor.
- Attend the Tutor Orientation.
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or better.
- Complete all appropriate financial paperwork and a background check before tutoring begins.
Rationale: In order for the student to receive the best possible assistance for his/her classes, the tutor must adhere to a strict attendance policy. If a tutor does not abide by the rules of the tutoring program, he/she will not be paid and can be terminated from employment.
All tutors are required to attend an orientation session before tutoring can begin.
Absences fall into two categories: excused and unexcused.
1. An EXCUSED absence is one in which proper notification was given to the student AND the Tutoring Coordinator before the scheduled time of the tutoring session. These absences can be when you are sick or when you have other college/class business to attend. Excused absences are allowed but are to be used on a limited basis.
If you have the telephone number of your student or their e-mail address, try to contact him/her. If you have tried to contact him/her with no success, call the Tutoring Coordinator. If you are unable to attend a tutoring session, you must contact the Tutoring Coordinator before the next tutoring session at (618)437-5321, ext. 1204 and leave a message or send an e-mail.
2. An UNEXCUSED absence is one in which proper notification was NOT given to the Tutoring Coordinator or to the student. Two (2) unexcused absences from tutoring sessions will result in dismissal as a tutor.
Because Rend Lake College and the STARS and Special Populations Programs insist on the highest quality of tutors, if a tutor’s GPA drops below 2.5, he/she will be put on probation in the tutoring program.
You are expected to arrive on time for all tutoring sessions. Tutors are REQUIRED to wait 15 minutes for a student. Continued lateness to sessions will result in dismissal as a tutor.
Application for Student Employment must be completed.
Hours must be assigned by the Financial Aid Department (Doug Carlson, Director).
Return RLC Student Work Study Authorization and Assignment sheet to the Tutoring Coordinator.
The Student Employment Time Report will indicate the dates that time sheets must be turned into the Tutoring Coordinator.
Turn in Student Employment Time Reports with accurate hours on the due date.
Turn in the Attendance Sheet with accurate information.
If either of these requirements are not met, payment will not be approved.
Every tutor is required to keep and turn in an Attendance Sheet for ALL students. Students should sign the sheet at the end of every tutoring session. Tutors should not sign in for students – we need to keep accurate records and the tutor and student should both be responsible for recording their time.
An attitude of respect toward the student is to be maintained. The relationship between tutor and student is not open for discussion outside the field of interest. The tutor will NOT comment negatively on an instructor’s grading policy, style of teaching, or personality.
If a tutor suspects that a student will not receive much assistance from the study session, contact the Tutoring Coordinator immediately. The Coordinator or Academic Specialist for the STARS program will then re-evaluate the student. If a tutor has a grievance about a student or staff member, he/she needs to contact the Tutoring Coordinator immediately. The problem will be evaluated, and, if possible, resolved.
Rend Lake College is committed to a policy of creating and maintaining a campus that is free from all forms of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination which is a violation of federal and state laws and is contrary to the operating philosophy of the College. The College will not tolerate sexual harassment in any context. For further information concerning the College’s policies on sexual harassment, consult the RLC Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.
Any tutor may be dismissed from the Rend Lake College Tutoring Program on the following grounds:
- Failure to follow the rules and regulations set in this document.
- Refusing to follow the instructions of the Tutoring Coordinator.
- Using illegal drugs.
- Using alcohol during any tutoring session.
- Consistent lateness or absence.
- Consistent failure to improve behavior, performance, or attitude per evaluation by the Tutoring staff.
- Behaving inappropriately or unprofessionally.
- Sexual harassment.
- Verbal harassment.
- Physical harassment.
Any tutor dismissed from the program will no longer be eligible to be a paid tutor at Rend Lake College and the Financial Aid office will be notified. The Tutoring Coordinator will determine if accumulated hours should be paid. If a tutor must leave the program for personal reasons, all accumulated hours will be paid and, as long as the tutor follows regulations, he/she will be reconsidered when it is convenient to return.
At the close of every semester, tutors are required to evaluate their students and their students’ progress. Forms will be given to the tutors when final pay sheets are turned in. If a tutor does not complete an evaluation of every student tutored, the final hours accumulated will not be paid. Forms are to be completed and returned immediately to the Tutoring Coordinator. At the end of each semester, tutors are evaluated by their students.
Also, at the end of the semester, students are asked to evaluate the performance of the tutors. These evaluations will be used to help determine rehiring of tutors.
Studies Responsibilities
1. Be on time for each tutoring session
2. Tutor required to wait 15 minutes before leaving.
3. Student required to wait 15 minutes for tutor.
Unable to be on time or cannot be at the tutoring session? Contact your tutor or Dr. Rhodes. 618-437-5321, ext. 1204 and leave a message or email him.
Students should:
1. Fill out a tutor request form.
2. Attend class and keep the tutor up-to-date on all assignments.
3. Always bring class assignments to study group. Excessive class absences can result in loss of tutoring privilege.
4. Review material before the tutoring session. The tutor cannot help you if you are not willing to help yourself.
5. Be prepared to ask specific questions.
6. Study regularly outside of the tutoring sessions.
7. Let Sue know immediately if any problems arise with a tutor.
8. Meet with Sue periodically to evaluate the tutoring relationship.
9. Request another tutor if for any reason the one you have is unsatisfactory.
Two (2) sessions missed without notification will result in tutoring being terminated.
Request a Study Partner
To request a study partner, simply print this form and submit your completed copy to the Tutoring & Disabilities Services Coordinator in the North Oasis.
You may also mail the form to Tutoring & Disabilities Services Coordinator, 468 N. Ken Gray Pkwy, Ina, IL 62846
Become a Study Partner
In order to be a paid study assistant for Rend Lake College and/or the STARS or Special Populations Programs, a student must:
- Have completed the course(s) in which he/she will be tutoring and have received at least an "A" or "B" in the course.
- Be recommended by an instructor.
- Attend the Tutor Orientation.
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or better.
- Complete all appropriate financial paperwork and a background check before tutoring begins.
Rationale: In order for the student to receive the best possible assistance for his/her classes, the tutor must adhere to a strict attendance policy. If a tutor does not abide by the rules of the tutoring program, he/she will not be paid and can be terminated from employment.
All tutors are required to attend an orientation session before tutoring can begin.
Absences fall into two categories: excused and unexcused.
1. An EXCUSED absence is one in which proper notification was given to the student AND the Tutoring Coordinator before the scheduled time of the tutoring session. These absences can be when you are sick or when you have other college/class business to attend. Excused absences are allowed but are to be used on a limited basis.
If you have the telephone number of your student or their e-mail address, try to contact him/her. If you have tried to contact him/her with no success, call the Tutoring Coordinator. If you are unable to attend a tutoring session, you must contact the Tutoring Coordinator before the next tutoring session at (618)437-5321, ext. 1204 and leave a message or send an e-mail.
2. An UNEXCUSED absence is one in which proper notification was NOT given to the Tutoring Coordinator or to the student. Two (2) unexcused absences from tutoring sessions will result in dismissal as a tutor.
Because Rend Lake College and the STARS and Special Populations Programs insist on the highest quality of tutors, if a tutor’s GPA drops below 2.5, he/she will be put on probation in the tutoring program.
You are expected to arrive on time for all tutoring sessions. Tutors are REQUIRED to wait 15 minutes for a student. Continued lateness to sessions will result in dismissal as a tutor.
Application for Student Employment must be completed.
Hours must be assigned by the Financial Aid Department (Doug Carlson, Director).
Return RLC Student Work Study Authorization and Assignment sheet to the Tutoring Coordinator.
The Student Employment Time Report will indicate the dates that time sheets must be turned into the Tutoring Coordinator.
Turn in Student Employment Time Reports with accurate hours on the due date.
Turn in the Attendance Sheet with accurate information.
If either of these requirements are not met, payment will not be approved.
Every tutor is required to keep and turn in an Attendance Sheet for ALL students. Students should sign the sheet at the end of every tutoring session. Tutors should not sign in for students – we need to keep accurate records and the tutor and student should both be responsible for recording their time.
An attitude of respect toward the student is to be maintained. The relationship between tutor and student is not open for discussion outside the field of interest. The tutor will NOT comment negatively on an instructor’s grading policy, style of teaching, or personality.
If a tutor suspects that a student will not receive much assistance from the study session, contact the Tutoring Coordinator immediately. The Coordinator or Academic Specialist for the STARS program will then re-evaluate the student. If a tutor has a grievance about a student or staff member, he/she needs to contact the Tutoring Coordinator immediately. The problem will be evaluated, and, if possible, resolved.
Rend Lake College is committed to a policy of creating and maintaining a campus that is free from all forms of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination which is a violation of federal and state laws and is contrary to the operating philosophy of the College. The College will not tolerate sexual harassment in any context. For further information concerning the College’s policies on sexual harassment, consult the RLC Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.
Any tutor may be dismissed from the Rend Lake College Tutoring Program on the following grounds:
- Failure to follow the rules and regulations set in this document.
- Refusing to follow the instructions of the Tutoring Coordinator.
- Using illegal drugs.
- Using alcohol during any tutoring session.
- Consistent lateness or absence.
- Consistent failure to improve behavior, performance, or attitude per evaluation by the Tutoring staff.
- Behaving inappropriately or unprofessionally.
- Sexual harassment.
- Verbal harassment.
- Physical harassment.
Any tutor dismissed from the program will no longer be eligible to be a paid tutor at Rend Lake College and the Financial Aid office will be notified. The Tutoring Coordinator will determine if accumulated hours should be paid. If a tutor must leave the program for personal reasons, all accumulated hours will be paid and, as long as the tutor follows regulations, he/she will be reconsidered when it is convenient to return.
At the close of every semester, tutors are required to evaluate their students and their students’ progress. Forms will be given to the tutors when final pay sheets are turned in. If a tutor does not complete an evaluation of every student tutored, the final hours accumulated will not be paid. Forms are to be completed and returned immediately to the Tutoring Coordinator. At the end of each semester, tutors are evaluated by their students.
Also, at the end of the semester, students are asked to evaluate the performance of the tutors. These evaluations will be used to help determine rehiring of tutors.
Studies Responsibilities
1. Be on time for each tutoring session
2. Tutor required to wait 15 minutes before leaving.
3. Student required to wait 15 minutes for tutor.
Unable to be on time or cannot be at the tutoring session? Contact your tutor or Dr. Rhodes. 618-437-5321, ext. 1204 and leave a message or email him.
Students should:
1. Fill out a tutor request form.
2. Attend class and keep the tutor up-to-date on all assignments.
3. Always bring class assignments to study group. Excessive class absences can result in loss of tutoring privilege.
4. Review material before the tutoring session. The tutor cannot help you if you are not willing to help yourself.
5. Be prepared to ask specific questions.
6. Study regularly outside of the tutoring sessions.
7. Let Sue know immediately if any problems arise with a tutor.
8. Meet with Sue periodically to evaluate the tutoring relationship.
9. Request another tutor if for any reason the one you have is unsatisfactory.
Two (2) sessions missed without notification will result in tutoring being terminated.
Learning Resource Center
Phone Number: (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1308
Email: LRC_Reference@rlc.edu
Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Learning Resource Center
Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Learning Resource Center
