Resources

Tutoring Options Around Campus

In addition to The Study's 1:1 Peer Tutoring and Group Workshops, various departments across campus hold drop-in tutoring as noted below.

Department	Day(s) of the Week	Location	Time
Accounting	Tue/Wed	MH247	5-9PM
Computer Science	Sunday	DS121	2-4PM
Computer Science	Mon/Wed	DS121	5-6PM
Compuer Science	Tues/Thurs	DS121	5-7PM
Economics	Tuesdays	MD244	5-6PM
Math/Statistics	Tues, Wed, Thurs	KH303	6-8PM
Physics	Mon, Wed, Thurs	KH217	5-7PM
Physics	Tuesday	KH217	6-8PM

Newsletter Articles

The Study’s Sense of Smart Strategies, September 30, 2024
by: Justine F. Khadduri, PhD (Director of Learning Support)

The Study has been tremendously busy as we started the Fall 2024 Semester. We have been delighted to welcome new and returning students as they access the Study for tutoring, coaching, and a space on campus to work.

Throughout September, I have been joining Messina Enrichment Classes to share about one of my most favorite topics: the brain. It is simply remarkable how the brain processes stimuli in order to ignite learning. Though there is much still to be studied, it is incredible how much we know regarding strategies to optimize the creation of long-term memory/knowledge toward fluency, to establish an environment conducive to learning, to assess the ways in which different types of stimuli can impact the ability to learn, and to consider the unique nuances of individual brain processes.  We have curated a series of modules based on brain research focusing on time management, critical thinking, reading comprehension, study strategies, and concentration. We hope students will access these materials, and we hope students will consider meeting with a tutor or coach to go through the materials and directly apply these strategies to their current work.   

Students can access these modules as well as sign up for an appointment with a coach or tutor through the The Study’s website. We strongly encourage all students to register with our online scheduling management system, WC Online. Students should use their Loyola username and password.

The Savvy Students in The Study, Summer 2024
by: Justine F. Khadduri, PhD (Director of Learning Support)

Loyola’s savvy students know that accessing resources on campus will enhance their learning experience, provide a community to engage with academic materials as a team, and provide a safe space to get help when academic challenges arise. The Study, located on the third floor of Jenkins Hall, houses free resources available to all graduate and undergraduate students. Some of our services include the following:

• 1:1 Peer Tutoring (Content/Course Based)
• Academic Coaching (Note-Taking Strategies, Test-Taking Preparation, Analytical Reasoning Practice, and Reading Comprehension Support)
• Organizational Coaching (Time Management, Prioritization, Accountability, and Executive Functioning)

As your student begins the fall semester, I recommend the following:

1. Pre-Plan a Plan: Ask your student how they plan to organize their materials, assignments, deliverables, calendar, and syllabi this fall. Will your student go digital? Paper planner? Undecided? Though research ultimately concludes that student preference is best, Julie Morgenstern (Organizational Consultant and New York Times Bestselling Author) is a firm advocate for the reliable pen and paper approach as noted in her research.
2. Study Time: Now that fall schedules are almost set, discuss with your student how they plan to utilize their free time. I always remind students that there are a multitude of activities, groups, and organizations to join. I also remind students that for each hour they are in class, they should plan to spend three hours on their own reviewing and studying course materials. For example, for a course that meets three times a week for fifty minutes (therefore 150 minutes per week), students should allocate about six to eight hours outside of class to engage with the material.
3. WC Online (Online Scheduling Platform for Tutoring and Coaching): Have your student go to WC Online and set up their profile. Students will be prompted to login using their Loyola credentials.