Center for Teaching & Learning

Nurturing Excellence

The Center for Teaching and Learning provides both writing instruction and peer tutorials. The motto of the Center staff and tutors who work there is "Nurturing Excellence." Excellence refers to the high expectations the Center has for all Knox students, and nurturing to how that excellence is achieved. The Center for Teaching and Learning is part of the Office of Student Development.

Writing Instruction

Need help writing an FP paper? How about with using research to substantiate or develop an argument in your history, ed. studies, theater, or other paper? Or maybe you wish to work regularly with a knowledgeable peer to improve some other aspect of your writing. CTL writing tutors are thoroughly trained and equipped to assist you at any point in your writing, from the development of good thesis statements to the composition of even the most advanced writing. We've expanded CTL's Red Room program to Sunday and Monday nights with "Writer's Block," for students seeking help writing papers of any type or at any stage of development.

Hours:
Center Office: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Red Room Tutorial Tables: Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday, 7-9:00 p.m.
"Writer's Block" (in Red Room): Sunday and Monday, 7-9:00 p.m.
Appointments: Call the writing tutorial desk at 309-341-7560.

Academic Support

Struggling with molecular theory, derivatives of polynomials, or calculating opportunity costs? Or maybe you just want to double check a homework problem. The Center's Red Room Tutorial Tables, located in Seymour Library, are staffed by well-trained peer tutors in mathematics, modern languages, and the sciences.

Hours:
Red Room, Seymour Library: Tuesday-Thursday, 7-9:00 p.m.
Winter Term 2010 tutor schedule
More information: Jane Varakin, 309-341-7478

Coursework

The Center offers courses in mathematics, language skills, advanced composition, business and technical writing, and teaching writing. See the Knox College Catalog for course descriptions or, for additional information, contact John Haslem, CTL Director at 309-341-7151.

Academic Accommodations

Enrolled students seeking assistance with documented learning disabilities should contact either John Haslem, CTL Director, or Jane Varakin, Academic Coordinator, to discuss their needs. Unenrolled but deposited prospective students may contact John Haslem, CTL Director, for information and assistance.