Welcome to the Academic Assistance Center (AAC)

Located in the Briggs Library, Room 328
320-589-6178

The AAC's mission is to provide UMM students with the help they need to be successful in their courses. Over half of the students at UMM take advantage of at least one of the services offered through the AAC. Services include small-group tutoring, one-on-one academic counseling and drop-in help rooms. The Center also hires about 40 tutors each year from a wide variety of disciplines-- from calculus to music. All services are free to registered students.

Tutoring

Peer tutors are available for any subject taught at UMM. Tutors are sophomores, juniors and seniors who have been approved by a faculty member and have taken the class for which they are tutoring. The most common subject requested is math, but the AAC also has tutors in Chemistry, Spanish and psychology. To get a tutor, students must fill out a Tutor Request Form, which are available any time the library is open. The forms are located on the door of the Center. During business hours, completed forms can be given directly to staff. After business hours, forms can be slid under the door.

Study Table
Monday, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Briggs Library, 2nd floor
Study Table is a drop-in service for any student who need help in any subject. Kathryn Gonier Klopfleisch, Program Coordinator of the Academic Assistance Center, and peer tutors are available to help students with time management, planning a project, studying for a test, taking better lecture notes, reading more effectively or writing papers. No appointments are necessary.

Drop-In Rooms for Chemistry, Computer Science, Math, Stats and Physics
Student tutorswork one-on-one or in small groups with students who drop in. No appointments are necessary, but the tutors work most effectively when students come in with specific questions about homework.

Chemistry Room
Tuesday-Thursday, 8:00 p.m-10:00 p.m, Chem Lounge, Sci 3005

Computer Science Room
Monday and Thursday, 7:00 p.m-9:00 p.m., Sci 2610

Math Room
Monday- Thursday, 7:30 p.m-10:00 p.m., Briggs Library, Room 360

Stats Room
Monday and Wednesday, 7:30 p.m-10:00 p.m., Briggs Library, Room 360

Physics Room
Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m, Physics Lounge, Sci 4640

One-on-one Academic Counseling

Many students benefit from a one-on-one visit with a member of the Academic Assistance Center Staff or a Study Skills tutor. Students who have specific questions about time management, writing a paper, taking more effective notes or getting ready for exams are welcome to make an appointment by calling 320-589-6178.