Tutoring at Sylvania

Tutoring Services Available

Biology, Health, and Environmental Sciences Tutoring Center

Sylvania HT 207 | 503-977-4221

The Life Sciences Tutoring Center is closed for the summer. We will re-open in September.

Sylvania students in biology, microbiology, anatomy & physiology, health, and environmental sciences are encouraged to use the Tutoring Center for small group study, independent study, and one-on-one tutoring. Many models, microscopes, and computers are available. Specific topic tutor schedules and all-purpose study hall hours are designated on the detailed quarterly schedule (posted outside HT 207 and HT 305 each term.)

Hours:
General Availability is fall, winter, and spring, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, open late on Tuesdays until 8pm
During final exam week, the tutoring center is reserved for instructors to hold reviews and small-group study sessions. Please contact your instructor for arrangements.

Computer Information Systems/Computer Science Tutoring

Sylvania TCB 308/311 | 503-977-4096

Students enrolled in Computer Technology classes (CIS, CS, and some CAS classes) can receive tutoring on a drop-in basis in TCB 308/311. Topics include software design, programming (VB.NET, Java, C, C++, C#) database (Access, SQL, Oracle), operating systems, data communications, data structures, computer architecture and assembly, and more.

Hours:
The lab is open Monday through Saturday. Please see the schedule posted online for specific times.

ESOL Tutoring Center

Sylvania CT 208 | 503-977-4565

The ESOL Tutoring Center provides supplemental support for ESOL class work in reading, writing, speaking, and pronunciation for all adults whose native language is not English and who are enrolled in ESOL classes.

Operated on a drop-in basis and equipped with multimedia materials, the center offers computer-guided technology, small group discussions, conversation practice, and self-paced independent study. The emphasis is on one-on-one tutoring to assist you with specific assignments.

Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 10am - 2pm (starting second week of term).

Multicultural Center

Sylvania CC 202 | 503-977-4112

The mission of the Multicultural Center is to support multi-racial students in receiving academic, social and cultural support. The Center is a central place that nurtures learning and the achievement of personal and educational goals through cultural enrichment, peer tutoring, and mentorship.

Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm

Physical Science Tutor / Computer Lab

Sylvania AM 107 | 503-977-8248 | Physical Science Office: 503-977-4174

The Sylvania Physical Science Tutor/Computer Lab provides free drop-in tutoring to support Chemistry, Physics, Geology and Physical Science classes. The lab operates on a drop-in, first-come first-serve basis.  Tutors include a mix of full-time and part-time faculty, as well as advanced student tutors. Student tutors undergo a 10-hour tutor training session.

The lab also includes 12 Windows OS computers connected to the Internet, with MS Office, Graphical Analysis, LoggerPro, Spartan Molecular Modeling and Odyssey Molecular Tutorial Programs, as well as a printer. In addition, tables are available for independent or group study sessions.

Hours:
General Availability (computer access, study area): Mon.-Fri. 11am to 3pm
Specific Class Tutoring:
No tutoring is scheduled for summer term only at this time. Full time tutoring returns in the fall 2008 term.

Student Success Center

Sylvania CC 204 | 503-977-4540

The Student Success Center is an informal, open study area, with the added benefit of tutoring assistance. Tutoring is free for PCC students and is primarily done on a first-come, first-served basis. We also have a computer lab (PCs only) and offer English and Math self-paced classes.

Hours:
Fall, Winter and Spring terms: Mon. - Thurs. 9am - 8pm and Fri. 9am - 2pm, closed weekends.
Summer term: Mon. - Thurs. 10am - 2pm, Tues. and Wed.: 5pm - 8pm

Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Center

Sylvania SS 123 | 503-977-4903 or 503-977-4148

The Volunteer Literacy Tutoring program provides tutoring in basic literacy, GED and English language skills to adults in the PCC district who cannot access or make reasonable progress in other instructional programs. You are referred from Literacy Line, a statewide hotline, PCC staff or self-referred. Following screening, intake, and assessment, you are matched with a volunteer tutor or referred to a more appropriate service.

Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8am - 4:30pm

The Writing Center

Sylvania CT 239 | 503-977-4952

The Writing Center serves all college level PCC students. Receive help with writing at any stage in the writing process—from generating ideas, through development, organization, refining, and documentation. The center is staffed by PCC instructors and student writing assistants whose goal is to help you become active, independent writers.

Hours:
Mon. - Fri. Open at 10am, starting 2nd week of term.
Assistance in...
  • Identifying patterns of error
  • Overcoming writer's block
  • Developing examples and logical connections
  • Writing college essays
  • Using correct, discipline-appropriate, documentation
  • Creative writing
  • Scholarship letters and applications