College of The Albemarle's Academic Support Center is staffed with peer and professional tutors who can offer extra help for students who are struggling with their coursework. Offering assistance in a variety of subjects, the Academic Support Center is a free service offered to all current COA students.
Individual/Group Tutoring
Math Center
Writing Center
Instructor Referral
Academic Support/Writing Center Workshops
Helpful Resources
Individual/Group Tutoring
Free tutoring is available to all COA students through scheduled sessions. Students who are currently enrolled in curriculum courses and have a referral from their instructor can receive tutoring. Services are offered on all campuses. To apply for a tutor complete the Instructor Referral form and return it to the appropriate individual.
Math Center
The Math Center is available on all campuses and is open during designated hours throughout the semester. Students can come by anytime during open hours and receive assistance with the math concepts and skills associated with their math class. An Instructor Referral form is needed to attend the Math Center. The Spring 2013 schedule, by campus, is:
Edenton-Chowan Campus, Room EDN 413
Tuesday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Thursday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Dare County Campus, Room 232(T)
Tuesday: 4:30 - 8:00 pm
Thursday: 4:30 - 8:00 pm
Elizabeth City Campus, Room C139
Monday: 11:00 - 1:00 pm
Tuesday: 11:00 - 1:00 pm, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Wednesday: 11:00 - 1:00 pm, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Thursday: 11:00 - 1:00 pm
Writing Center
The Writing Center is available to assist with students’ writing needs for any class. Hours are designated each semester for students to bring by their writing assignments and receive assistance on everything from getting started to putting in proper citations. Complete an Instructor Referral form to apply. The Spring 2013 hours are:
Edenton-Chowan Campus, Room EDN 413
Tuesday: 11:00 - 1:00 pm
Wednesday: 11:00 - 1:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 - 1:00 pm
Dare County Campus, Room 232(T)
Monday: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Tuesday: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Elizabeth City Campus, Room C139
Monday: 8:00 - 11:30 am
Tuesday: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Wednesday: 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 - 11:30 am
Instructor Referral
To receive services from the Academic Support Center, please follow the instructions to complete the Instructor Referral form.
Print Copy
Fill out the Instructor Referral form for the class which tutoring is needed.
Have your instructor sign the referral form.
Return the referral form to one of the designated people below:
Elizabeth City Campus:
Robin Pavey
Building C, room 139
(252) 335-0821 x2244
robin_pavey@albemarle.edu
Dare Campus:
Laura Katz
Dare County Campus, room 234(T)
(252) 473-2264 x227
laura_katz@albemarle.edu
Edenton-Chowan Campus:
Amanda Hodges
Edenton-Chowan Campus, room EDN 501
(252) 482-7900 x2437
amanda_hodges@albemarle.edu
Electronic Copy
Email your instructor to request a tutor.
Instructors will submit the form through email.
Academic Support/Writing Center Workshops
During the school year workshops are offered covering various academic topics. The workshops provided are based on student needs and faculty/staff input.
Academic Workshops
Elizabeth City Campus
March 4 - Test Anxiety, Rm B202, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
March 12 - Fractions: Addition and Subtraction, Rm B202, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
March 27 - Fractions: Multiplication and Division, Rm B202, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Edenton-Chowan Campus
March 7 - SmarThinking Overview, Rm EDN 418, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
March 18 - SmarThinking Overview, Rm DC 128, 2:00 pm
Writing Center Workshops
Elizabeth City Campus
March 13 - Fragments, and Run-ons and Commas! Oh my!, Rm B202, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
March 19 - Basics of MLA Formatting, Rm B202, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Edenton-Chowan Campus
March 11 - Resume Basics, Rm EDN 316, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Dare County Campus
March 25 - Resume Basics, Rm DC132, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Contact robin_pavey@albemarle.edu for more information on Academic Workshops
Contact jenna_williams@albemarle.edu for more information on Writing Center Workshops
Helpful Resources
If you need academic support but cannot make it to the tutoring center, there are a number of online resources that can be of assistance to you. The Academic Support Center recommends the following:
COA Library
The COA library webpage provides a wealth of resources to help students with their writing and general research.
Smarthinking
Smarthinking is a tutoring assistance program available to COA curriculum students. The tutorial service gives students ten “credit” hours, per school year, of live around-the-clock tutoring assistance that is facilitated through online discussion boards or live chat with a tutor. Use the Quick Start guide for more information.
OWL Purdue
Through the Purdue Online Writing Lab, or OWL Purdue, students can access free style guides for their writing assignments. This website is especially helpful because it provides up to date MLA, APA, and Chicago style guides, as well as easy to follow examples for all potential sources.
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