Author: GATA2015
Learning Styles: Fuhgeddaboudit?
By Tamar Cantwell Assistant Director, Academic Resource Center, Mercer University When I held my first tutor training workshop in 2016, I cheerfully launched into the theory of learning styles, about which I knew little. The idea that we each think and learn best in different ways is compelling for a couple of reasons; taking personal…
Engaging with Your Campus Community
By Duane Theobald Director of the University Writing Center (UWC) & President-Elect of GaTA As administrators in our centers, we have aspects of our work that consume our time: hiring and training tutors, adhering to budgets, attending meetings, etc. When I took over the role as administrator of the University Writing Center at the University…
Upswing Receives Grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
We are excited to hear that Upswing, one of our 2017 conference sponsors, received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to expand Ana, their current student-retention project. Sales Marketing Manager, Brent Hametner, says, “If there’s one thing I think any higher education admin would be interested in hearing about it would be Upswing’s…
Surviving Finals
Last fall, we asked our members for pictures of their tutoring centers and final exam activities, and we received a couple of great ideas! Mercer University’s Academic Resource Center turned its “Brag Board” into a space where tutors and tutees could offer their tried-and-true practices for surviving finals week. Athens Technical College’s Student Support Services…
2017 Conference Photos
Photographer: John Legg