Peer Tutoring – Copy

Tutors and tutees will behave in accordance with student code of conduct

• If a conflict arises during a tutoring appointment, please email peertutoring@fanshawec.ca

Tutors and tutees will abide by Fanshawe College’s Academic Integrity Policy at all times

Peer tutors and tutees will not share personal contact details, including email addresses and phone numbers. All communication between tutor and tutee should happen on the Homeroom platform.

• Peer tutors are there to help tutees by clarifying concepts already taught in class and by offering study strategies.

• Peer tutors are fellow students at a higher level of the tutee’s program; they are not experts and will not have the answers to every question. They will direct tutees to other resources as necessary.

• Peer tutors are not faculty members. Peer tutors do not reteach course materials. In addition, faculty members are always the final word when it comes to expectations for assignments.

• Peer tutors are not expected to prepare for appointments. It is the student’s responsibility to bring the work with which they would like help to the appointment.

• Peer tutors will not do tutees’ homework, assignments, or labs, and they will not edit or proofread assignments. Engaging in these activities could be considered an act of Academic Misconduct.

• Peer tutors can end a session if the student conduct guidelines and/or expectations are not followed.

• Peer tutors are obligated to report any breach of Fanshawe College’s Academic Integrity Policy

By using peer tutoring services, tutees agree that:

• They will give the peer tutor a detailed description of what help is needed at the time of booking.

• They will prepare for appointments by doing assignments and bringing any materials needed (graded assignments and/or tests, textbooks, etc.).

• They will keep up in class by attending classes and completing assignments.

• They will actively engage during peer tutoring sessions.

• Peer tutors will wait for tutees for 15 minutes from the appointment start time.

• Tutees must cancel appointments that they cannot attend at least 24 hours before the start of the appointment.

• Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice are considered no-shows.

• Tutees who arrive more than 15 minutes late for an appointment are considered no-shows.

• Tutees’ accounts will be suspended after 2 no-shows. Tutees with suspended accounts can make an appointment with the Peer Tutor Coordinator to discuss reinstatement if desired.

• If a tutor or tutee needs support with the Homeroom platform, they can contact the Peer Tutor Coordinator at peertutoring@fanshawec.ca.

• If a tutor or tutee wishes to express a concern about an unsatisfactory experience, they can contact the Manager, Library Learning Commons User Engagement