6 Wednesday, September 17, 1986 / University Daily Kansan Tutored students must sign contracts By CRAIG HERRMANN Whether students need tutoring help in math, foreign language or history, they must sign a contract to learn. The University's Supportive Educational Services think that commitment is important in the learning process — important enough to have students in its tutoring program sign a contract. a contract. Marion Boyle, associate director of Supportive Educational Services, said signing a contract that outlined the basic responsibilities of the tutoring program was a great help in getting students to take learning seriously. "When a student signs the contract and commits himself to learning from a tutor, it seems to establish a positive attitude toward the learning process," Boyle said. Boyle credited the low failure rate of students in educational services' tutoring programs to the contract's effects on the student, and stressed the importance of the student's commitment to the tutoring process. "We make sure the student lives up to his side of the agreement if he is to remain in the program," she said. "We maintain a waiting list and want to help as many students as possible. According to the contract, students must not miss more than three tutoring sessions, must keep counselors updated on their progress, must be prepared for each session and not be disruptive. unassuptive If students fail in any of these responsibilities, they could be dismissed from the program. According to Boyle, students from all academic levels come to the service president, the service, located in the former Military Science Annex building, could provide tutoring for any KU student free of charge. vice for help. She said some students who are not in the College of the Liberal Arts and Sciences, where the program is based, sometimes need special approval from their school to participate in the tutoring programs. She said the service received some funds from the School of Engineering for engineering students who participate in the program and from the Kansas University Athletic Corporation for its athletes who receive tutoring. Boyle said that 517 students had enrolled in the tutoring program so far this semester. Educational services pays about 50 tutors either $4 or $8 an hour, depending on whether they tutor on an individual basis or in a group session, which has no more than five students. She said students continued to enroll in the program throughout the semester. Last year about 800 students enrolled in the program by the end of the semester. "We usually have a rush of students around mid-terms." Boyle said. "These 'late-comers' are usually the ones who enroll in the program early the following semester. By then, they've learned that it's easier to keep up than it is to catch up." The tutors are usually juniors, seniors and graduate students and must show a proficiency in their respective course areas. Boyle said communication between the tutor and student was one of the best aspects of the tutoring program. YOUR MONEY, CLIP A COUPON! Students can learn of jobs at engineering career fair Engineering and computer science students can learn about job opportunities by talking to company representatives at the annual engineering career fair today. By a Kansan reporter Forty-five private companies and government organizations will have information and demonstrations for students interested in a degree in engineering or computer science. 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