The primary goal of the tutoring program is to provide student athletes with academic assistance beyond that which they receive in the classroom. In order to accomplish this goal, the tutors are able to understand and clearly communicate course content to the students. Tutors are available during study hall and may be arranged as necessary. The tutors are an integral part of a team effort to help student athletes succeed at Clemson University. The academic tutors at Vickery Hall motivate students and promote effective study habits.
Tutors work in small groups and individually to meet the academic needs of each student athlete.
Following a tutoring session, each athlete is evaluated for preparedness, comprehension, and the success of the session. The academic learning lab is a self paced program of computer-based course work in the areas of writing, reading, math, keyboarding, geometry, and algebra. The program is used to help quickly diagnose and correct any learning gaps the student athletes may have. Through diagnostic testing, the computer is able to identify deficiencies and prescribe individual studies to improve these areas. An individual educational plan is developed for each student based on an assessment of skill weaknesses.