Tutoring Partners Task Force

The Tutoring Partners Task Force discusses, coordinates, and evaluates efforts related to formalized tutoring services for students at Old Dominion University with the common goals of supporting student learning in the classroom, improving students' academic performance in challenging courses, and increasing student retention. The task force consists of faculty and staff members on campus who oversee individualized and group tutoring services for undergraduate courses offered at Old Dominion. The task force leader reports to the Executive Director for the Office of Academic Success Initiatives and Support in Academic Affairs.

Charge

• Promote increased communication among tutoring service partners regarding best practices, challenges, and innovative solutions related to tutoring undergraduate students at ODU
• Coordinate marketing efforts for print and digital/web materials promoting tutoring services at ODU Strategize to develop support measures for student populations with unique needs, such as online learners, higher education center students, athletes, and students registered with the Office of Educational Accessibility Advocate for resources based on student needs
• Develop common elements in how ODU tutoring data is collected and evaluated, and make use of assessment data to inform best practices related to tutoring
• Cultivate best practices related to recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of tutors