Your first set of mid-terms will be occurring shortly. Mid-terms are an important measurement of your understanding of the course. The weighing of your mid-terms often contributes significantly to your overall grade. It is important to understand that this evaluation of your knowledge can assist you with determining whether you should seek help. In order to be prepared for mid-terms it is important to keep up with your reading and other assigned work. It is common for students to have a decrease in grades compared to high school, even when they are entirely committed to their program. This is an opportunity for you to evaluate your ability to grasp course material and consider seeking academic support. If you find that your grades are lower than you would like, do not worry there are quite a number of places where you can seek assistance with study help, exam preparation and general advice inquiries at any point in the year.
If you are experiencing difficulties we encourage you to contact:
College Peer Tutoring Program
The Peer Tutoring program matches Durham College students experiencing difficulties in specific courses with upper year tutors who have successfully completed these courses. For more information on this program visit their
website.
Faculty
The faculty are there to help you, be familiar their office hours, and take advantage of that time to stop by to say hello or to talk to them about your concerns. If those hours do not work for you then send the man e-mail.
Learner Support Centre
The
Learner Support Centre provides personal and computer-based assistance to help students enhance their academic skills. Their online tutorials,
workshops and one-on-one sessions with learning skills advisors are designed to help you improve your academic skills and achieve higher results.
They are located in room SW201, directly above the Learning Commons in the Gordon Willey building.
Student Liaison
Your Student Liaison, is an expert in academic programming for your school, and they are available to help you explore options and develop an academic plan to promote your success.
