A Tutoring Center is located on each campus and provides academic assistance through tutoring, academic coaching and reading coaching services; coordinates information and referrals to college resources; seeks ways to improve student satisfaction and retention; and help students achieve their goals. Our tutors and coaches help students understand their individual learning needs, develop better study habits and behaviors, and create plans to for academic success. Tutoring and Coaching appointments, offered online and on-campus, are made through Starfish. There is no charge to receive tutoring or coaching. 

Tutoring, Academic Coaching, and Reading Coaching

An essential part of success at any college is the amount of time and effort you put into preparing for your classes, lectures, assignments, projects and exams. The Tutoring Center can help you learn how to use your course materials more effectively, integrate online study materials, explore strategies on how to take notes and prepare for exams. Learn how, when, and where to study and to better manage your time. Ask for help EARLY in the semester. You do not have to be struggling in a course to meet with a tutor or coach.

CCRI’s Tutoring Program features tutors who have been recommended by CCRI faculty to provide tutoring for their courses. Tutoring is an opportunity for you to ask questions, review course concepts, and deepen your understanding. Our tutors provide online and on-campus tutoring appointments throughout the day and evening. CCRI tutors collaborate with CCRI faculty to create unique tutoring services such as classroom and laboratory tutoring and pre-semester webinars for subject-specific study strategies. CCRI’s Tutoring Program is certified by the College Reading and Learning Association. It is easy to connect to a CCRI tutor by signing into Starfish and clicking on the “Courses” link to display your current classes. If a tutor is available for your course, a Tutoring Center service box will display with a link to tutor schedules. 

Academic Coaching is a personalized student-coach partnership with appointments tailored to your needs. Meetings may include discussing organization and time management skills, note-taking tips, and test-taking strategies. Our academic coaches provide online and on-campus coaching appointments throughout the day and evening as one-time appointments or a series of consultations throughout the semester. It is easy to connect to an academic coach by signing into Starfish and visiting your “My Success Network” page. Locate the Academic Coaching service box and click on “Schedule.”

Reading Coaching provides students with personalized support to strengthen their reading skills. Coaches work with students on their course reading, helping them identify strengths and challenges. They share strategies for tackling challenging texts, offer time management techniques specific to reading tasks, support vocabulary development, and guide students in problem-solving approaches for future readings. To connect with a reading coach, sign into Starfish and visiting your “My Success Network” page. Locate the Reading Coaching service box and click on “Schedule.”

For more information about our services, email tutoring@ccri.edu or visit our department's website.