Reference copies of the textbooks, together with student solutions manuals, are in the secretary's office and are available for tutor use in the Lab. The Lab is located on the second floor of the Library. SI is provided for all students who want to improve their understanding of course material and improve their grades. SI gives students the opportunity to get together with classmates to compare notes, discuss concepts, develop study strategies, and test themselves before the professor does. An SI leader, who is an ASC instructor or a competent upper-level student, guides students through the material.
Attendance is voluntary.
STAR students work closely with instructors and tutors from the Academic Support Center. They put students in contact with various resources on our campus who also can help make their freshmen year a positive and rewarding experience. As part of the STAR experience, students will be able to take advantage of the college's tutoring services. Most Otterbein students find these tutoring services to be very beneficial and an integral part of the Otterbein experience. SI is designed to help students master course concepts while simultaneously increasing their competence in reading, writing and study skills.