Peer Assisted Supplemental Study (PASS) helps students in traditionally difficult classes – over 95% of students surveyed this recent academic year reported that PASS helped them gain confidence in the course material.
We offer peer assisted supplemental study in a variety of subjects in the Lynchburg College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business. It is a popular and widely used resource with over 5,700 PASS visits for the 2018-2019 academic year.
PASS leaders attend class lectures and work closely with their professor in order to provide the most effective help. PASS sessions supplement what you learn in class, focusing on both content and study skills.
PASS leaders lead group tutoring sessions multiple times per week. In addition, PASS leaders provide office hours to meet one-on-one with any student who would like more assistance.
Becoming a PASS Leader
Working as a PASS leader is great training for a teaching career, or attending graduate school because it allows students to sit through core courses again and strengthen base knowledge of the subject, as well as strengthen relationships with faculty.
The position also sets students apart as they apply to graduate teaching assistantships.
Requirements:
- Firm understanding of the subject/course
- Earned grade of a B or better in the class that you will be tutoring and an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Able to attend all lectures of the specified course and keep up with notes and assigned readings
- Conduct two regularly scheduled study sessions per week
- Model a professional attitude concerning the professor, students, staff, class standards, grades, and student concerns
- Possess strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
Leader Training
New PASS leaders must attend weekly training sessions during the semester. We provide ongoing training and support throughout the year.
The wage is slightly above the minimum and PASS leaders work approximately eight hours per week.
