LEC - Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does your center do?

The Learning Enhancement Center at Estrella Mountain provides free tutoring to students for the following academic areas: Liberal Arts, Social Studies, Occupational, and Developmental as well as writing support for any Estrella Mountain class. This service is to assist students with learning various strategies that promote academic success which should help them enhance their development of cognitive and problem-solving skills that will assist them in becoming independent learners.

2. Do I need an appointment for tutoring?

We provide drop-in and appointment-based tutoring. To schedule an appointment with a tutor, click on this link to check available times or sign up for tutoring. Students needing accommodation for learning disabilities do need to schedule appointments through the disability office coordinator.

3. How long can a tutor sit with a student?

A tutor can sit with a student as long as needed, but keep in mind that the tutor may be helping more than one student at the same time.

4. How do I get my paper critiqued?

There are 2 ways to get a paper critiqued:
Come to the Writing Center for in-person paper critiquing and sit down with a writing tutor.
Submit your paper through the Online Writing Center Link available on your Blackboard page. If you do not see the Online Writing Center in your Blackboard, call 623-935-8150 and ask to be enrolled.

5. Can I drop off my paper and pick it up later?

All students must be present when their papers are being critiqued in the Learning Enhancement & Writing Center. However, online critiques may be requested through the Online Writing Center in Blackboard. Submit your paper and it will be critiqued and returned to you online within 24 - 48 hours. Help with Blackboard is available if needed by calling 623-935-8150.

6. How do I reserve a study room?

Visit the LEC desk in person, call the center at 623-935-8189, or make an online reservation through our online link http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/ctl/tl_form.asphttp://www.emc.maricopa.edu/ctl/tl_form.asp.

7. Once I start a test, can I give it back and complete it at a later time?

Tests must be completed in one sitting, allow yourself the time you need to complete them.

8. Do you have the current textbook for my class?

It is possible; however, books often change from semester to semester. Therefore, you will need to check with the LEC desk personnel or call the center at 623-935-8189.

9. Who are the tutors?

Our tutors are comprised of a diverse group of individuals. Many of our tutors are student peers, adjunct faculty, community members, and full-time staff.  These individuals have academic experiences and degrees in their tutoring subject area, which, in turn, assists in the development of the student’s academic success.