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  • Academic Tutoring & Resources

    Tutoring for Spring 2025 

    eTutoring subjects available to all students:

    • Accounting
    • Algebra
    • American Sign Language (ASL)
    • Anatomy & Physiology
    • Biology
    • Calculus
    • Chemistry (General)
    • Chemistry (Intro)
    • Chemistry (Organic)
    • Computer Information Systems
    • Computer Science
    • Differential Equations
    • Economics
    • English for Speakers of Other Languages
    • Intro to Engineering
    • Intro to Psychology
    • Japanese
    • Linear Algebra
    • Math in Society
    • Microsoft Office
    • Physics
    • Spanish
    • Statistics
    • Trigonometry
    • Web Development
    • Writing Lab and Live Sessions

    General Study Skills

    5 Strategies to Develop Good Study Habits

    11 Good Study Habits to Develop

    www.testtakingcentral.com

    S.I. (supplemental instruction) is a learning enhancement program offered for historically challenging classes including introductory courses in biology, chemistry and physics. The S.I. sessions are optional collaborative learning sessions that provide students with a systematic and disciplined approach for processing the subject material assigned by the professor. Therefore, S.I. sessions focus on group activities involving critical thinking and problem-solving exercises centered on the course material. They are scheduled outside of class time in the evening and they are led by trained student leaders who’ve received the department’s or professor’s stamp of approval. All the sessions are free and open to all students enrolled in the class. Students attending S.I. sessions tend to average half a letter grade higher. Learn more about S.I. here: Student Guide to Whitworth's Supplemental Instruction Program.

    Biology

    General Biology S.I. 

    Day and Time Subject SI leader Room SI Office hours
    TBD TBD TBD TBD On study days in syllabus WYR 111

    Chemistry

    General Chemistry S.I.

    Course Facilitators Session Day/Time Location

    CH 161

    		 Grace Robinson Sunday 6:30-8 p.m. ROB 229

    General Chemistry II S.I.

    CH 181  Mu Mu Dun

    Tuesday 3-3:50 p.m.

    Thursday 6:30-7:20 p.m.

    		 ROB 345
    CH 181 Andres Aquilera Sunday 6:30-8 p.m. ROB 141

    Organic Chemistry S.I.

    Course Facilitators Session Day/Time Location
    CH 278 Ainsley Hill Sunday 7-8:30 p.m. ROB 345

    General Physics II S.I.

    Course Facilitators Session Day/Time Location
    PS 153 Alex Peters Monday 7-8:30 p.m. ROB 229

    Anatomy & Physiology - HS 221 Open Lab

    • HS 221 Open Lab on Monday and Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Robinson 225.
    • First-come, first-served basis. Limited to 24 students per lab session.
    • Students are encouraged to reach out to instructors for limited 1:1 tutors available on a case-by-case basis.

    Computer Science

    Computer science tutors will be available in the upstairs CS lab in the Eric Johnston Science Center TBD. CS tutors, class TAs, faculty and experienced students are accessible on the CSWU Discord server. This server is set up to support all CS classes at Whitworth and is a great way to get quick support. If you would like to get connected to the server, email Scott Griffith (sgriffith@whitworth.edu) or any CS faculty for an invite.

    Available both in person (Eric Johnston Science Center Room 308) and via Discord during the following times:

    Accounting and Finance

    • Accounting and finance tutors will be available in Weyerhaeuser 203 on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 p.m.-TBD

    Library

    Librarians will be available throughout the semester to assist students with research through chat and email. Both can be found on the library's webpage, as well as tutorials to help with research and access to library resources from off campus.

    Math 

    • Math homework hangout – especially for students in 100-200-level courses.
      • EVERY Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9 p.m. in Johnston 227
      • Personalized tutoring for your math assignments.
      • Meet potential study-buddies.
      • Get the help you need when you need it.
      • Math lab will not be open if there are no classes the following day.
    • Math eTutoring

    Differential Equations

    Course

    		 Facilitator Session Day/Time Location
    MA 281 Elena Calderon

    Tuesday 2:15-3 p.m. 

    Thursday 3-3:50 p.m.

    ROB 141 (Tuesday)

    ROB 120 (Thursday)

    Physics

    • Physics tutoring in Eric Johnston 230: Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, 4-6 p.m.
    • Physics eTutoring

    General Physics S.I.

    Course Facilitators Session Day/Time Location Office Hours Office Hours Location
    PS 151 (Professor Dawson focus) TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
    PS 151 (Professor Stevens focus) TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

    Success Coaching

    General educational support is available with peer coaches who are trained to encourage essential skills such as time management, goal setting, study skills, test-taking strategies, etc. Email studentsuccess@whitworth.edu or learn more and sign up here. 

    Study Hour with Student Success

    What: Many students experience challenges getting started with homework, managing time and staying organized. Body doubling is a tool some folks use to help them start and complete projects and increase productivity. A body double is a person who works simultaneously in the same room to help you with productivity and being present. Success Coaches will be present to help facilitate the space (45 minutes study/work, 15-minute break, 45 minutes study, 15-minute break). Snacks provided in a cozy, peaceful environment. 

    Who: Any Whitworth Student 

    Where: Student Success Center (second floor of the HUB)

    When : 7-9 p.m. on Wednesdays

    Other Study Hour Offerings

    • Study tables open on Thursday nights from 6-8 p.m. in the ISC (Hendrick Hall). Peer guides will be present. First-year students are especially invited, and all are welcome!

    World Languages & Cultures

    Spanish Tutoring

    • Spanish tutoring available in the library, second floor tutoring room (across from Composition Commons) on these days:
      • Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m.
      • Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m.
      • Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m.

    • We are here to serve ALL levels of Spanish! Assistance is provided on a walk-in basis.

    • Contact: Prof. Kim Hernández with questions

    • Spanish eTutoring

    BAP (Beta Alpha Psi) Chapter Tutoring: Accounting Students

    • TBD

    Writing Assistance: Whitworth Composition Commons (WCC)

    The Whitworth Composition Commons (WCC) offers individual and small-group writing consultations to any person affiliated with Whitworth. You can visit the Commons for feedback on any aspect of writing, including getting started on an assignment, developing an argument, or final revising and editing. PowerPoint presentations, conference posters and other multimodal compositions are also welcomed! Sessions are somewhat short (30-60 minutes), so come with some specific questions about your project.  To make an appointment for a consultation, navigate to www.whitworth.edu/compositioncommons, click on the “Make an Appointment” button and follow the instructions provided. You will meet your consultant in the Commons’ physical location (Cowles Library Room 242) OR online through the WCOnline scheduler: https://whitworth.mywconline.com/.

  • In Case of Academic Difficulty

    • Contact the professor of the class in which you are struggling. Your professor may have ideas for improvement, or may know of campus resources that can be helpful. The sooner you contact your professor, the better!
    • Work with the course TA, if one is available. Also attend study sessions if they are offered, or meet with other class members to work in study groups.
    • Meet with your academic advisor. You can request or change an advisor by picking up a Change of Advisor(s) Form from the registrar's office or printing the form from this link and returning to the registrar's office.
    • Take advantage of campus academic supports, including the Composition Commons, math labs, supplemental instruction opportunities and world language tutoring (see Academic Tutoring & Resources).
    • Contact educational support services, on the second floor of the HUB. This is particularly important if you have a documented learning disability. Information is available at www.whitworth.edu/educationalsupportservices.
    • Student Success Coaches: Sign up for success coaching or learn more about the program.

    Center for Career & Professional Development: 509.777.3272

    Webpage: www.whitworth.edu/career-center

    Tracy Mouser
    Director, Center for Career & Professional Development 
    tmouser@whitworth.edu  

    Kirsten TenHaken-Riedel

    Kirsten TenHaken-Riedel
    Assistant Director for Student Employment 
    ktenhaken-riedel@Whitworth.edu
    • For further information about academic options, please contact Stacy Hill in academic affairs or Landon Crecelius in student success.

  • In Case of Emergency

    • Call: Call 911 for any potential safety or medical emergency. (When in doubt, call 911.) Then call Whitworth Security (509.777.4444) and notify the nearest Whitworth staff member. If circumstances clearly don't warrant an emergency response, contact health services (509.777.4450) or another staff member or student leader about the best course of action.

    • Assess/Act: Use your best judgment to ensure your personal safety and the safety of those around you.

    • Monitor: Monitor university channels for information in case of a large-scale or general campus emergency. These channels include the university website, email, text messages, the switchboard and local media.

    For additional information on services provided, please visit www.whitworth.edu/health-services.

  • In Case of Financial Difficulty

    Please make an appointment with your financial aid counselor, located in McEachran Hall. Counselors are assigned by the first letter of your last name. All staff have undergraduate caseloads assigned by last name. The alphabet distribution is indicated as well as specific student populations. 

    Financial Aid Counselors

    Last Names A-G

    Leslie Kunkel
    Financial Aid Counselor 
    lkunkel@whitworth.edu
    509.777.3363

    Last Names H-L

    Traci Spoon Stensland
    Assistant Vice President, Student Financial Services
    tstensland@whitworth.edu
    509.777.4335

    Last Names M-S

    Lori Johnson                     
    Associate Director
    ljohnson@whitworth.edu
    509.777.4234

    Last Names T-Z

    John Breneman
    Associate Director, Systems, Student Financial Services
    jbreneman@whitworth.edu
    509.777.4836

    Graduate and Continuing Studies Students

    David Barnes
    Senior Associate Director
    dbarnes@whitworth.edu
    509.777.4309

    Scholarship Coordinator/International Students

    Anna Nelson
    scholarships@whitworth.edu
    509.777.3490

    Student Account Representatives

    Last Names A-L and Veterans 

    Ethan Starosta
    Student Account Specialist 
    estarosta@whitworth.edu
    509.777.4317

    Continuing Studies and Graduate Students

    Jocelyn Arguinzoni
    Student Account Specialist 
    jarguinzoni@whitworth.edu
    509.777.4319

    Last Names M-Z, International, Act Six and Waianae 

    Rebecca Walker
    Senior Student Account Specialist 
    rwalker@whitworth.edu
    509.777.4203

    If you have questions about satisfactory progress (for receiving financial aid), including the number of credits you must take and the grade-point average you must maintain for aid, please contact your financial aid advisor.

    Balance Your Bucs Workshops: Balance Your Bucs is a student-led personal-finance group that seeks to provide a foundation for a lifetime of financial well-being for every student on campus. 

  • Mental, Physical & Emotional Health Resources

    Interventions for Students with Health or Emotional Issues

    In a medical emergency, call 911.

    In a non-emergency situation, contact the Whitworth Counseling Center, located in Schumacher Hall.

    If the student is reluctant to schedule a counseling appointment, offer to call the counseling center and assist in making the appointment. Students receive 10 counseling appointments per year. Call 509.777.3259 for an appointment. If a student is experiencing a mental health crisis call the 24/7 mental health access line at 509.777.3259, press 1 to speak to a professional counselor. 

    In any emergency, even on campus, 911 should be your first call. On campus non-emergency security matters should be reported to the Whitworth Security Office at 509.777.4444.

    If you're calling from a campus landline, dial just the last four digits of the telephone numbers listed below.

    Counseling Services

    Website: www.whitworth.edu/counseling-services

    Medical Appointments

    509.777.3259

    Counseling Appointments

    509.777.3259

    Molly Dewalt, Director, Counseling Services

    509.777.3259

    Kristiana Holmes, Director, Health Center

    509.777.3259

     

    Chaplain Services: 509.777.4345

    Forrest Buckner, Dean of Spiritual Life

    509.777.4506

    Lauren Taylor, Campus Pastor

    509.777.3859

  • Support Services: Passport Program

    • Passport to Careers is a program designated for students who currently or previously experienced housing insecurity and/or have been in the foster care system in the state of Washington. 
    • Support services are provided each semester by designated support staff in student success & financial aid.
    • Some of the benefits eligible students may receive are tuition scholarships, programming/events with peers about topics such as financial literacy and career preparation, textbooks, personal expenses, internship fees, transportation, groceries and housing.  
    • Questions about eligibility for the Passport program? Contact Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid Dave Barnes at dbarnes@whitworth.edu or Assistant Director for Student Success Mandolyn Hume at mhume@whitworth.edu.