Study Skills Tutoring Program
2014-2015 Academic Report
Section 1: Tutoring
The Fall 2014 Study Skills Tutoring program experienced staff changes early in the
semester that greatly decreased the number of tutor hours available. The program first
sought to ensure that its presentation commitments were upheld through the Student
Success Series. As such, tutoring sessions were not begun until after mid-semester.
The tutoring portion of the program was able to serve 5 students, over the last 5 weeks
of the semester. Summative information regarding these sessions is provided below.
The Spring 2015 Study Skills Tutoring program began assisting students during the first
week of the semester through the last week of classes. Four tutors provided 30 tutoring
hours per week to serve 19 students over the course of the semester.
General Tutoring Information
F14
SP15
TOTAL
AVG
Number of Tutors
3.00
4.00
7.00
3.50
16.00
30.00
46.00
23.00
1.25
1.25
-
1.25
F14
SP15
TOTAL
AVG
Maximum Number of Sessions
(per week)
25.00
24.00
-
24.50
Total Number of Attended Sessions
22.00
97.00
119.00
59.50
Percentage of Attended Sessions
61.10
66.90
-
64.00
Total Number of Unattended Sessions
14.00
48.00
62.00
31.00
Percentage of Unattended Sessions
38.90
33.10
-
36.00
Total Number of Students
5.00
19.00
24.00
-
Total Number of Tutoring Hours
33.00
121.25
154.25
-
Maximum Number of Tutoring Hours per
week
Number of Tutoring Hours per Student
(includes notes)
Participation
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Section 2: Academic Concerns
The Study Skills Tutoring program provided support to students in 9 academic areas
including: transition to college, semester planning, time management, note taking, test
preparation and taking, active learning strategies, study aids, and the study cycle. Data
below compares the academic concerns requested during general tutoring intake versus
the academic concern addressed during scheduled sessions.
General Intake
Session Activity
Academic Concern
F14
SP15 TOTAL AVG
F14
SP15 TOTAL
0.5
Transition to College
2.0
2.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
1.0
1.0
Semester Planning
3.0
6.0
9.0
4.5
0.0
5.0
5.0
Time Management
5.0
15.0
20.0
10.0
9.0
34.0
43.0
Note Taking
2.0
8.0
10.0
5.0
2.0
8.0
10.0
Test Preparation
5.0
13.0
18.0
9.0
3.0
12.0
15.0
Test Taking
3.0
10.0
13.0
6.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
Active Learning
Strategies
3.0
11.0
14.0
7.0
0.0
3.0
3.0
Study Aids
4.0
14.0
18.0
9.0
7.0
18.0
25.0
Study Cycle
2.0
11.0
13.0
6.5
1.0
16.0
17.0
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AVG
2.5
21.5
5.0
7.5
0.0
1.5
12.5
8.5
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Figure 1: Academic Concerns
The following figure shows a graphical representation of the academic concerns
requested for support during general tutoring intake compared to the academic
concerns addressed during sessions. Time management was the top requested
academic concern as well as the most addressed academic concern during sessions
accounting for 36% of session activities. Study aids were the second highest requested
and addressed academic concern accounting for 21% of session activities. Transition to
college, test taking, and active learning strategies were the least requested and
addressed academic concern accounting for a combined total of 3% of session
activities.
Academic Concerns: Intake vs Session Activity
Number of requests/activities
Intake
Session
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Academic Concern
Figure 1: This graph shows the relationship between the academic concerns requested for support during general intake
compared to the academic concerns addressed during sessions. Multiple academic concerns were requested by each individual
student during intake.
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Section 3: Academic Concern Evaluations
The Study Skills Tutoring Program utilized the Study Skills Inventory to assess student
needs. Due to the obstacles experienced by the program during Fall 2014, Post-Study
Skills Inventories were not conducted in order to maximize academic support during
sessions. The Spring 2015 Study Skills Tutoring program conducted Pre- & Post-Study
Skills Inventories to evaluate program outcomes during the first and last sessions. In all
areas of assessment, scores improved from Pre- to Post-Study Skills Inventory.
Summative information is listed below.
Pre-Study Skill Inventory
Post-Study Skills Inventory
Academic Concern
F14
SP15
AVG
SP15
Difference
Pre to Post
Textbook Reading
18.6
19.5
19.1
27.2
+7.7
Note Taking
12.6
15.3
14.0
19.0
+3.7
Time Management
14.2
14.0
14.1
19.8
+5.8
Test Preparation
36.8
40.8
38.8
43.3
+2.5
Study Aids
22.8
26.0
24.4
33.3
+7.3
Study Cycle
34.5
34.5
34.5
38.2
+3.7
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Figure 2: Program Evaluations
During the 2014-2015 academic year, students participating in the Study Skills Tutoring
program were asked to evaluate the effectiveness of the program during the last
session of the semester. During this time, data was collected from 8 students. The
figure below shows a graphical representation of student responses for the program
evaluation.
Program Evaluation Survey Responses
I feel more comfortable in my ability
to succeed in coursework.
Tutor demonstrated effective &
efficient set of skills in non-subject
specific manner.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Skills & strategies fit my needs.
Neutral
Disagree
I have built an effective set of study
skills.
Strongly Disagree
Sessions have been helpful.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Figure 2: The following graph shows the program evaluation responses for the 2014-2015 academic year. The following
statements listed were rated by students based on how well the student agreed with the statement.
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Figure 3: Program Outcomes
The following figure shows student responses to the program evaluation conducted
during the last session of the semester. Students were asked to evaluate all potential
outcomes and mark all applicable outcomes experienced as a result of participation in
the program. Summative information is shown below.
Program Outcomes
15%
Increase academic performance
10%
Establish study skills goal.
17%
17%
Achieve study skills goal.
Apply study strategies to all
coursework.
7%
19%
15%
Manage time efficently.
Seek needed resources.
Become independent learner.
Figure 3: This chart shows the percentage of program outcomes among students who participated in the program evaluations
conducted during the last session on the semester for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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Section 4: Student Success Series Presentations
During Fall 2014, the Study Skills Tutoring Program partnered with Student Success
Programs to offer 12 academically focused presentations through the Student Success
Series. During Spring 2015, the Study Skills Tutoring Program partnered with Student
Success Programs again to offer 7 academically focused presentations through the
Student Success Series. Summative information regarding these presentations is listed
below.
General Presentation Information
F14
SP15
TOTAL
AVG
Total Number of Presentations Facilitated
12.00
7.00
19.00
9.50
Total Number of Topics Offered
4.00
4.00
4.00
-
Total Number of Presentation Hours
18.00
7.00
25.00
12.50
Number of Hours per Presentation
1.50
1.00
-
1.25
Presentation Registration
F14
SP15
Total
AVG
360.00
210.00
570.00
285.00
286.00
54.00
340.00
170.00
79.44
25.70
-
52.57
30.00
30.00
-
30.00
23.83
7.70
31.53
15.77
F14
SP15
Total
AVG
Maximum Number of Students Registered
180.00
54.00
234.00
117.00
Total Number of Students Attended
97.00
46.00
143.00
71.50
53.88
85.18
-
69.53
16.67
6.57
23.24
11.62
Maximum Number of Possible Students
Registered
Total Number of Actual Students
Registered
Percentage of Student Registered per
Presentation
Maximum Number of Students per
Presentation
Mean Number of Students Registered per
Presentation
Presentation Attendance
Percentage of Student Attendance per
Presentation (compared to registration)
Mean Number of Students Attended per
Presentation
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Figure 4: Student Success Series Presentation Attendance
The following figure provides a graphical representation of the presentation attendance
versus registration for the 2014-2015 academic year. On average, 85.18% of
registrants attended presentations in Spring 2015 and 53.88% of registrants attended
presentations in Fall 2014. This data is comparable and shows a 31.3% increase in
registrant attendance from Fall 2014 to Spring 2015. This figure also demonstrates the
significant difference in registration and attendance between the two semesters. On
average, 16.67 registrants attended presentations during Fall 2014 compared to 6.57
attended registrants during Spring 2015.
Student Success Presentations:
Attended vs Registered
35
Number of Students
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Preparing for Study Cycle + Study Cycle +
Time
Time
Winding
Winding
a Successful
Time
Time
Management Management Down, but Not Down, but Not
Semester Management Management
Wearing Out Wearing Out
Presentation Topic
SP15 Registered Student
SP15 Attendend Students
F14 Registered Students
F14 Attended Students
Figure 4: This graph shows the relationship between registration and attendance for Student Success
Presentations for Fall 2014 and Spring 2015 semesters. Fall 2014 data is based on the last 6 presentations of the 12
presentations facilitated and 14 presentations scheduled for the semester. Spring 2015 data is based on 7
presentations facilitated of the 8 presentations scheduled for the semester.
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Section 5: Spring 2015 Requested Presentations
The Study Skills Tutoring Program facilitated 7 presentations by request from various
campus organizations. Presentations offered include: ASC Overview, Preparing for a
Successful Semester, Study Cycle + Time Management, Time Management, Winding
Down but Not Wearing Out. Summative information regarding these presentations is
listed below.
General Presentation Information
SP15
Total Number of Presentations Facilitated
7.00
Total Number of Topics Offered
5.00
Total Number of Presentation Hours
8.32
Average Number of Hours per Presentation
1.19
Presentation Attendance
SP15
Total Number of Students Attended
97.00
Mean Number of Students Attended per Presentation
13.86
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