Program awarded Level 1 certified tutor training program
The UCA Tutoring and Academic Support Center has been awarded certification as a Level 1 certified tutor training program by the College Reading and Learning Association.
The University of Central Arkansas Tutoring and Academic Support Center has been awarded certification as a Level 1 certified tutor training program by the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) through 2030.
The UCA Tutoring and Academic Support Center has worked hard to develop a tutor training program that meets CRLA’s rigorous standards and has successfully completed the International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) peer review process. Achieving certification means that the Tutoring and Academic Support Center has met CRLA’s high standards for tutor selection, training, direct service and evaluation as an integral part of their overall tutoring program.
“This certification reflects the dedication of our staff and peer tutors to creating a supportive, high-quality learning environment for UCA students,” Jacob Christie, associate director for Student Success – Tutoring and Academic Support Center, said. “Earning CRLA certification validates the work we do every day to help students build confidence, strengthen academic skills and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.”
The UCA Tutoring and Academic Support Center offers peer support in various courses, planning and managing course projects, initiating academic tasks, decreasing distractions and getting organized. Last year, the center facilitated 1,800 tutoring visits for more than 700 students, helping improve skills in test preparation, note-taking, study methods and student technology use.
For more than 30 years, CRLA has been a leader in learning assistance, reading and academic support programs with almost 1,300 members and over 2,000 certified training programs worldwide.