Tutorial Center
The Tutorial Center coordinates all group and individual tutors for all classes on campus.Tutoring services are free to currently enrolled SBCC students. If you are looking for a tutor or want to learn more about how to become a tutor, visit the Tutorial Center, Room 120, CLRC.
SBCC OFFERS TWO TYPES OF TUTORING PROGRAMS
The Tutorial Program
Tutorial tutors assist students across departments on a drop-in basis. Some are subject tutors and some are laboratory tutors. Tutors meet with students across campus in numerous tutoring sites. Please make sure you note the tutoring location when viewing the tutor schedules. To check tutor schedules, visit the Tutorial Lab in the CLRC or click on tutor schedules.
The Gateway Program
Certain SBCC classes are designated as Gateway classes(look for the G when registering for classes). Gateway tutors work directly with the Gateway instructor assisting students in the classroom and/or meeting with students outside class hours.
INFORMATION FOR TUTORS AND TUTOR SUPERVISORS
Tutor Training
All new tutors need to complete the Mandatory Tutor Training before they start their tutoring jobs. The Center offers numerous three-hour Mandatory Tutor Training Workshops. Sign up for one of the training workshops in the Tutorial Center or contact Donna Waggoner. Remember to post the three hours spent in training on your first time sheet.
A second option for completing the Mandatory Tutor Training requirement is to watch a series of videos, answer questions and meet with a mentor tutor. Mandatory New Tutor Training PC users: use the Firefox browser to access the Tutor Training page. Mac users: to access the New Tutor Training page must be running the Firefox, Safari or Camino browser. ( Click Here to Download Firefox). A password is needed to access this page. If you don't remember the password, contact Donna Waggoner. You can post up to four hours of training on your first time sheet.
Tutorial tutors are highly encouraged to complete the 1.0 unit Tutor Training course (TUT 199), and Gateway tutors need to complete the course within their first two semesters of tutoring.
Tutor Handbooks
If you are an SBCC tutor, the following handbooks contain valuable information for you.
Student Tutor Handbook (for tutors hired as student workers)
If you are a Tutor Supervisor, the Tutor Supervisor Handbook contains valuable information for you. Find out how to access and approve tutor time sheets, learn about creative ways to use tutors, copy and use the Tutor Referral Form, and much more. Contact Donna Waggoner if you would like to receive a complimentary hard copy of the Handbook.
Online Time Sheets
Tutors, to submit your hours worked, or, Supervisors, to approve your tutor’s hours, go to SBCC’s online time sheets. Please note that you must use an SBCC computer to access this site. To login you must type your user name and password. Students and Hourly Tutors submit them once a month.
If you have time sheet or payroll questions, you can contact Payroll at (805) 965-0581 X 2305 (students), X 2226 or 2794 (hourly), or contact the Tutorial Center Coordinator at X 2667.
Interested in Becoming a Tutor?
For mor information on becoming a tutor at Santa Barbara City College, click here: How to Become a Tutor.
Tutorial Center Coordinator:
Donna Waggoner
805-965-0581 x 2667
