Glenn Hubert Student Learning Center

University Library’s Glenn Hubert Student Learning Center serves as an academic resource for undergraduate, graduate, and distance learning students seeking assistance with college-level writing, mathematics, sciences, and other subjects. Students are able to work one-on-one with experienced writing professionals and peer academic tutors who can provide the academic assistance for students to be successful in college and become leaders for life.

Named for its benefactor, Glenn Hubert, a former educator, the Student Learning Center aims to provide specialized academic services that are tailored to meet the learning needs of all STU students. The Student Learning Center houses the S.O.C.R.A.T.E.S. Tutoring Services.

S.O.C.R.A.T.E.S. Tutoring

The Student Oriented Center for Retention through Tutoring and Educational Services is located on the second floor of the University Library. Our tutoring center provides assistance for currently enrolled students who need or desire help in a subject matter (courses/subject) in which they are enrolled in.

Tutoring Schedule

Tutoring sessions are offered in the S.O.C.R.A.T.E.S Tutoring Center located on the 2nd floor of the library

Tutoring is not available while the college is closed.

No registration is required. It is a free service offered to all STU undergraduate and graduate students.

Walk-ins are welcome. We do, however, recommend planning ahead since demand may be high during certain periods. To maximize the time spent with your tutor, we also encourage you not to wait until the last minute to seek academic support; this means reaching out earlier as opposed to right before class.

  • Be proactive! Think of tutoring as a regular part of your learning experience each semester. Don’t wait until challenges pile up. Use it early and often to stay on track.
  • Prepare ahead of the tutoring session: make a note of questions you may have and any specific areas of the course content you need additional guidance on.
  • Go to class, review your course materials thoroughly, and complete any homework assignments. This will give your tutor a good idea of where to start.
  • Bring all course materials with you – textbook, syllabus, handouts, notes, current assignments, previous papers, etc. The more information your tutor has, the more productive the tutoring session will be.
  • Please note that tutoring sessions are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, this means you may not be assisted as soon as you arrive. We encourage you to use this waiting period to review your coursework so you are better prepared once a tutor is available.
  • Plan ahead: certain times of the day or week, and especially during midterm and finals weeks are busy in the tutoring center. Avoid waiting until the day of an exam or the deadline of a project to seek support.

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Brainfuse is a 24-hour, online tutoring service St. Thomas University offers for free to its students. For more information about Brainfuse contact the tutoring coordinator at Tutoring@stu.edu.

Why use Brainfuse?

  • With Brainfuse you have 24/7 access to highly-trained online tutors who help students improve their problem-solving and writing skills and help them strengthen their content mastery.
  • Brainfuse is the leader in on-demand student support!
  • 90% of Brainfuse tutors have advanced degrees in their specialty.
  • On-demand tutoring is set up to help ensure little to no wait time and connects students with expert educators, one-on-one, real-time.
  • Students can schedule an appointment ahead of time with a tutor of their choice or submit an offline question.
  • All online tutoring sessions are archived and available for later use.
  • The ONLINE WRITING LAB is designed to assist students in becoming stronger writers. You can submit your work electronically and, in response, receive a detailed, personalized critique of any written assignment.

How to access Brainfuse

  1. Login to MyBobcat
  2. Click on the CANVAS link
  3. Click on any of your courses
  4. Click on the Brainfuse link on the bottom left-hand side menu
  5. Please select an option from the services menu

The goal of tutoring is to develop skills for lifelong independent learning!

  • Tutors are not “homework machines.” They do not write a paper for a student, solve problems or lab assignments, or resolve any other type of homework assignment required to be initially completed by the student.
  • Tutors do not do the research for a paper or experiment. They can guide a student on how to use the STU Library website to find databases, or direct the student to a librarian for research assistance.
  • Tutors cannot provide assistance without having the instructor’s guidelines for the homework assignment. Thus, the student’s responsibility is to have these guidelines, the textbook, the syllabus, and/or other instructor’s material.
  • Tutors do not assist with homework assignments received by email or dropped off in the Socrates Tutoring Center. A student must be present with the tutor while receiving assistance. The center is not a drop off service.
  • Tutors do not complete a student’s out-of-class quiz or test.
  • Tutors do not revise papers or resolve problems without the student being present.
  • For writing assignments, tutors do not change the voice or style of a paper just to make it “sound better.” Tutors provide grammatical, structural, and citation help. They further facilitate in appraising hypothesis and data, presenting cues and feedback.
  • For math assignments, tutors do not solve the equations/problems for the student. Tutors provide help for concepts to be understood, but no answers are given.
  • Tutors cannot hold a student’s place in line. If the student has checked into Starfish, he/she must be present when called for assistance.
  • Tutors guide, evaluate, motivate, and integrate critical thinking so they can assist a student academically. Students recognize their responsibilities and are actively involved toward their academic duties and educational goals.

No, tutoring is free of charge for all students.

If requested by your instructor, we can provide documentation of your attendance.

Our Tutoring Center is housed within the Glenn Hubert Student Learning Center, so we welcome students to utilize this space for independent study if they do not have tutoring needs. Your friend is more than welcome to tag along and study while you spend time with a tutor.