Resources

Academic Tutoring & Resources

Tutoring for fall 2024

eTutoring subjects available to all students:

General Study Skills

5 Strategies to Develop Good Study Habits

www.testtakingcentral.com

S.I. (supplemental instruction) is a learning enhancement program offered for historically challenging classes including introductory courses in biology, chemistry and physics. The S.I. sessions are optional collaborative learning sessions that provide students with a systematic and disciplined approach for processing the subject material assigned by the professor. Therefore, S.I. sessions focus on group activities involving critical thinking and problem-solving exercises centered on the course material. They are scheduled outside of class time in the evening and they are led by trained student leaders who’ve received the department’s or professor’s stamp of approval. All the sessions are free and open to all students enrolled in the class. Students attending S.I. sessions tend to average half a letter grade higher. Learn more about S.I. here: Student Guide to Whitworth's Supplemental Instruction Program.

Biology

General Biology S.I.

Day and Time	Subject	SI leader	Room	SI Office hours
Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m.	BI 140	Jordan Peterson	ROB 141	On study days in syllabus WYR 111

Chemistry

Chemistry Tutoring

Day	Location
Sunday-Thursday	Robinson 302

General Chemistry S.I.

Course	Facilitators	Session Day/Time	Location	Office Hours	Office Hours Location
CH 161 (Professor Davis focus)	Mu Mu Dun	Monday, 6-7:30 p.m.	ROB 345	Monday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	ROB 301
CH 161 (Professor Stevens focus)	Gavin Valdez	Tuesday, 7-8:30 p.m.	ROB 345	Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	ROB 301

General Chemistry II S.I.

Course	Facilitators	Session Day/Time	Location	Office Hours	Office Hours Location
CH 181	Grace Robinson	Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m.	ROB 229	Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	ROB 301

Organic Chemistry S.I.

Course	Facilitators	Session Day/Time	Location	Office Hours	Office Hours Location
CH 271	Krystal Kern	Monday, 8-9:30 p.m.	ROB 345	Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	ROB 202
CH 271	Taylor Voelker	Sunday, 7-8:30 p.m.	ROB 345	Wednesday, 1:45-2:45 p.m.	ROB 301

Anatomy & Physiology - HS 220 Open Lab

HS 220 Open Lab on Monday and Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Robinson 225.
First-come, first-served basis. Limited to 24 students per lab session.
Students are encouraged to reach out to instructors for limited 1:1 tutors available on a case-by-case basis.

Computer Science

Computer science tutors will be available in the upstairs CS lab in the Eric Johnston Science Center TBD. CS tutors, class TAs, faculty and experienced students are accessible on the CSWU Discord server. This server is set up to support all CS classes at Whitworth and is a great way to get quick support. If you would like to get connected to the server, email Scott Griffith (sgriffith@whitworth.edu) or any CS faculty for an invite.

Available both in person (Eric Johnston Science Center Room 308) and via Discord during the following times:

Tutoring:
- Sunday, 6:30-8 p.m. in EJ 304
- Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. in EJ 304
CS eTutoring (Java, C++, Web Development)

Accounting and Finance

Accounting and finance tutors will be available in Weyerhaeuser 203 on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m.-TBD

Library

Librarians will be available throughout the semester to assist students with research through chat and email. Both can be found on the library's webpage, as well as tutorials to help with research and access to library resources from off campus.

Math

Math homework hangout – especially for students in 100-200-level courses.
- EVERY Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9 p.m. in Johnston 227
- Personalized tutoring for your math assignments.
- Meet potential study-buddies.
- Get the help you need when you need it.
- Math lab will not be open if there are no classes the following day.
Math eTutoring

Physics

Physics tutoring in Eric Johnston 230: Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, 4-6 p.m.
Physics eTutoring

General Physics S.I.

Course	Facilitators	Session Day/Time	Location	Office Hours	Office Hours Location
PS 151 (Professor Dawson focus)	Michael Majojo	Monday, 7-8:30 p.m.	ROB 126	Thursday, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.	ROB 301
PS 151 (Professor Stevens focus)	Alex Peters	Tuesday, 8:30-10 p.m.	ROB 345	Thursday, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.	ROB 301

Success Coaching

General educational support is available with peer coaches who are trained to encourage essential skills such as time management, goal setting, study skills, test-taking strategies, etc. Email studentsuccess@whitworth.edu or learn more and sign up here.

Study Hour with Student Success

What: Many students experience challenges getting started with homework, managing time and staying organized. Body doubling is a tool some folks use to help them start and complete projects and increase productivity. A body double is a person who works simultaneously in the same room to help you with productivity and being present. Success Coaches will be present to help facilitate the space (45 minutes study/work, 15-minute break, 45 minutes study, 15-minute break). Snacks provided in a cozy, peaceful environment.

Who: Any Whitworth Student

Where: Student Success Center (second floor of the HUB)

When : 7-9 p.m. on Wednesdays

Other Study Hour Offerings

Study Sunday PrimeTimes (beginning in October): Oliver Hall and Baldwin-Jenkins Hall
Study tables open on Monday nights, 7-9 p.m., in the library. Peer guides will be present. First-year students are especially invited, and all are welcome!

World Languages & Cultures

Spanish Tutoring

Spanish tutoring available in Library 208 on these days:
- Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m.
- Wednesdays, 8-9 p.m.
- Thursdays, 7-9 p.m.
- Sundays, 7-9 p.m.
Spanish eTutoring

BAP (Beta Alpha Psi) Chapter Tutoring: Accounting Students

Writing Assistance: Whitworth Composition Commons (WCC)

The Whitworth Composition Commons (WCC) offers individual and small-group writing consultations to any person affiliated with Whitworth. You can visit the commons for feedback on any aspect of writing, including getting started on an assignment, developing an argument, or final revising and editing. PowerPoint presentations, conference posters and other multimodal compositions are also welcomed! Sessions are somewhat short (30-60 minutes), so come with some specific questions about your project. To make an appointment for a consultation, navigate to www.whitworth.edu/compositioncommons, click on the “Make an Appointment” button and follow the instructions provided. You will meet your consultant in the commons’ physical location (Cowles Library Room 242) OR online through the WCOnline scheduler: https://whitworth.mywconline.com/.

In Case of Academic Difficulty

Contact the professor of the class in which you are struggling. Your professor may have ideas for improvement, or may know of campus resources that can be helpful. The sooner you contact your professor, the better!
Work with the course TA, if one is available. Also attend study sessions if they are offered, or meet with other class members to work in study groups.
Meet with your academic advisor. You can request or change an advisor by picking up a Change of Advisor(s) Form from the registrar's office or printing the form from this link and returning to the registrar's office.
Take advantage of campus academic supports, including the Composition Commons, math labs, supplemental instruction opportunities and world language tutoring (see Academic Tutoring & Resources).
Contact educational support services, on the second floor of the HUB. This is particularly important if you have a documented learning disability. Information is available at www.whitworth.edu/educationalsupportservices.
Student Success Coaches: Sign up for success coaching or learn more about the program.

Center for Career & Professional Development: 509.777.3272

Webpage: www.whitworth.edu/career-center

Tracy Mouser
Director, Center for Career & Professional Development
tmouser@whitworth.edu

Kirsten TenHaken-Riedel

Kirsten TenHaken-Riedel
Assistant Director for Student Employment
ktenhaken-riedel@Whitworth.edu

For further information about academic options, please contact Stacy Hill in academic affairs or Landon Crecelius in student success.

In Case of Emergency
- Call: Call 911 for any potential safety or medical emergency. (When in doubt, call 911.) Then call Whitworth Security (509.777.4444) and notify the nearest Whitworth staff member. If circumstances clearly don't warrant an emergency response, contact the health & counseling center (509.777.4450) or another staff member or student leader about the best course of action.
- Assess/Act: Use your best judgment to ensure your personal safety and the safety of those around you.
- Monitor: Monitor university channels for information in case of a large-scale or general campus emergency. These channels include the university website, email, text messages, the switchboard and local media.
For additional information on services provided by the health & counseling center, please visit www.whitworth.edu/health &counselingcenter.
In Case of Financial Difficulty

Please make an appointment with your financial aid counselor, located in McEachran Hall. Counselors are assigned by the first letter of your last name. All staff have undergraduate caseloads assigned by last name. The alphabet distribution is indicated as well as specific student populations.

Financial Aid Counselors

Last Names A-G

Leslie Kunkel
Financial Aid Counselor
lkunkel@whitworth.edu
509.777.3363

Last Names H-L

Traci Spoon Stensland
Assistant Vice President, Student Financial Services
tstensland@whitworth.edu
509.777.4335

Last Names M-S

Lori Johnson
Assistant Director
ljohnson@whitworth.edu
509.777.4234

Last Names T-Z

John Breneman
Associate Director, Systems, Student Financial Services
jbreneman@whitworth.edu
509.777.4836

Graduate and Continuing Studies Students

David Barnes
Senior Associate Director
dbarnes@whitworth.edu
509.777.4309

Scholarship Coordinator/International Students

Anna Nelson
scholarships@whitworth.edu
509.777.3490

Program Coordinator

Simon Mai
smai@whitworth.edu
509.777.3215

Student Account Representatives

Last Names A-L and Veterans

Ethan Starosta
Student Account Specialist
estarosta@whitworth.edu
509.777.4317

Continuing Studies and Graduate Students

Jocelyn Arguinzoni
Student Account Specialist
jarguinzoni@whitworth.edu
509.777.4319

Last Names M-Z, International, Act Six and Waianae

Rebecca Walker
Senior Student Account Specialist
rwalker@whitworth.edu
509.777.4203

If you have questions about satisfactory progress (for receiving financial aid), including the number of credits you must take and the grade-point average you must maintain for aid, please contact your financial aid advisor.

Balance Your Bucs Workshops: Balance Your Bucs is a student-led personal-finance group that seeks to provide a foundation for a lifetime of financial well-being for every student on campus.

Mental, Physical & Emotional Health Resources

Interventions for Students with Health or Emotional Issues

In a medical emergency, call 911.

In a non-emergency situation, contact the Whitworth Health & Counseling Center, located in Schumacher Hall.

If the student is reluctant to schedule a counseling appointment, offer to call the counseling center and assist in making the appointment. Students receive 10 counseling appointments per year. Call 509.777.3259 for an appointment. If a student is experiencing a mental health crisis call the 24/7 mental health access line at 509.777.3259, press 1 to speak to a professional counselor.

In any emergency, even on campus, 911 should be your first call. On campus non-emergency security matters should be reported to the Whitworth Security Office at 509.777.4444.

If you're calling from a campus landline, dial just the last four digits of the telephone numbers listed below.

Health & Counseling Center
Website: www.whitworth.edu/health&counselingcenter
Medical Appointments	509.777.3259
Counseling Appointments	509.777.3259
Molly Dewalt, Director, Counseling Services	509.777.3259
Kristiana Holmes, Director, Health Center	509.777.3259

Chaplain Services: 509.777.4345
Forrest Buckner, Dean of Spiritual Life	509.777.4506
Lauren Taylor, Campus Pastor	509.777.3859

Support Services: Passport Program
- Passport to Careers is a program designated for students who currently or previously experienced housing insecurity and/or have been in the foster care system in the state of Washington.
- Support services are provided each semester by designated support staff in student success & financial aid.
- Some of the benefits eligible students may receive are tuition scholarships, programming/events with peers about topics such as financial literacy and career preparation, textbooks, personal expenses, internship fees, transportation, groceries and housing.
- Questions about eligibility for the Passport program? Contact Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid Dave Barnes at dbarnes@whitworth.edu or Assistant Director for Student Success Mandolyn Hume at mhume@whitworth.edu.