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Tutorial and Academic Success Center

Our TASC is helping you succeed!

The Tutorial and Academic Success Center (TASC) staff is excited about helping students to succeed in the core classes offered at Pitt Community College. TASC is a free service for all students registered for traditional, internet, evening, and weekend classes at PCC. Individual and group sessions with academically qualified peer tutors and professional tutors are offered to provide academic support. The service is designed to increase the probability of academic success for the students who use it. Tutoring is not an emergency preparation for exams, nor is it a substitute for regular class attendance. The primary goal of tutoring is to assist students in becoming independent and confident learners.


What are the normal operating hours and location for TASC services?

HOURS:
TASC follows the regular operating hours of the college year round.
Tutorial services are normally available daily Monday-Friday by appointment when classes are in session.

TASC Fall 2010 Operating Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm in T-23

Math Open Lab: Monday-Wednesday, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm in CWE 214

English Open Lab: Thursday, 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm in CWE 214

Saturday tutoring is also offered in math from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in RR 139 on the following days:

September 25
October 2, 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11

LOCATION:
TASC is housed on main campus in Trailer 23 behind the library - map of campus.

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How do I access TASC services?

Face to Face Tutoring Services:
Free tutoring is available face to face. Students are encouraged to visit T23 early in the semester for face to face tutoring. Students complete a "Request for Services" form and receive an appointment with a tutor. Most appointments are confirmed in person or by telephone (252-493-7258).

On-line Tutoring Services:
PCC also contracts with "Smarthinking" online services which enables students to connect with E-structor® Certified tutors anytime from any Internet connection.  The purpose of Smarthinking is to increase student achievement and enhance learning in support of faculty instruction. Smarthinking is available at this time as a free service to PCC students.  CLICK HERE to log in to Smarthinking.


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In what courses can I receive tutorial assistance?

Tutorial assistance is offered in most required subjects such as English, Spanish, math, biology, and accounting.

Tutors are available in the following courses:

SPA 111 – 112 ACC 111 – 121 CHM 094 – 151
ENG 075 – 241 MAT 060 – 161 BIO 094 - 169
PSY 150 BUS 121 SOC 210 & 213

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What happens if I miss an appointment?

Students are asked to contact TASC by telephone or email 24 hours in advance if they are not able to keep an appointment. Follow-up with a student will be made for missed appointments.

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Contact Info:

TASC Coordinator:
Joy C. Tucker, email: jtucker@email.pittcc.edu

TASC Technical Assistants:
Lisa M. Collins, Mildred Anderson, Leanora Dowling
email: pcctutoring@email.pittcc.edu

TASC Phone: 252-493-7258