Program Overview

Introduction to the Tutoring for Success Program

The Tutoring for Success Program (TSP) is a supplementary academic tutorial initiative established to enhance First Peoples students' experience and success at university. The program is funded by the Commonwealth Government's Indigenous Student Success Program (ISSP) initiative.

Program Overview

The TSP is designed to provide eligible students with access to suitably qualified course-specific tutors. The program aims to support First Peoples students in achieving their academic goals and improving their overall university experience.

Eligibility

TSP assistance is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in coursework programs, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and online students at Griffith University. To be eligible, students must:

• be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
• identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• be accepted as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person by the community in which they live

Application Process

To apply for the TSP, students must:

1. Register using the TSP application form
2. List all courses in which they would like to receive tutoring, outlining their specific needs and preferred tutor
3. Email their Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Heritage to the TSP Officer

Program Structure

Once a student is matched with a suitable tutor, they will receive an approval email with the tutor's contact details. Students are required to meet with their tutor weekly, and it is preferred that TSP tutoring takes place in the GUMURRII Unit. However, tutors and students may agree to meet elsewhere or online, provided that TSP tutoring does not take place in the student's or tutor's home.

Student Responsibilities

Students are eligible for up to 1.5 hours of tutoring per course, per week, with three hours per course allocated for study and exam periods each trimester. Students must develop Student-Tutor goals based on their learning needs for each course, and these goals will be used to manage weekly timetables and plan for assessments and exams.

Tutors

Eligibility

Tutors must be qualified, either through formal education or relevant experience, to be eligible to deliver tutoring under the program. Qualified tutors must provide certified copies of their qualifications and a CV for a reference check.

Application Process

To apply as a tutor, individuals must:

1. Register using the TSP application form
2. List the courses in which they are qualified to tutor and outline any other relevant information

Tutor Responsibilities

Tutors are required to:

• Assist students with coursework through the explanation of terms and concepts
• Provide guidance in the preparation of course assessments and exams
• Develop a set of goals based on the learning needs of each student for each course
• Forward these goals to the TSP team
• Meet with students weekly to stay on track

Professional Development

All tutors are required to participate in professional development arranged by the TSP team. This training aims to provide tutors with increased awareness and understanding of the contemporary challenges faced by First Peoples students in higher education.