Welcome to the PAL's (Peer Academic Liaison's) page of the Holy Names University Student Success Center. This page includes information pertaining to the current PAL's as well as information on how to join the Student Success Center Team.

Students of Holy Names University are tutored by peers who have academic experience and a strong knowledge base in the subject area for which they are tutoring. Students are required to register each term with the Student Success Center in order to have their tutoring needs met. Every effort is made to accommodate students' tutoring requests; however, there is no guarantee that a qualified tutor will be available immediately for every subject.

The Student Success Center actively recruits new peer tutors and accepts applications throughout the academic year. All students interested should review the the application process, complete their application, and then submit their application for review. Students can email an electronic copy of the Peer Academic Liaison Application to coleman@hnu.edu or obtain a copy of the application from the office of the Coordinator of Academic and Student Success located in Brennan 57B.

Student Resources

If you are a student interested in tutoring services, please complete and submit the Tutor Request form to Brennan 57B or submit via email to coleman@hnu.edu:

Applicants

The position of Peer Academic Liaison is open to all students interested in tutoring their peers and fellow classmates. Applicants should have a 2.5 GPA* and should be currently enrolled at Holy Names University. The position of Peer Academic Liaison pays 10$ an hour and is an hourly non-work study position open to all students who meet the basic application requirements. Tutors are eligible to work between 30 to 40 hours per month. All students inquiring of the PAL position should review the following general information before submitting their application:

Students should complete an application being sure it includes the following:

• Contact Information (name, address, etc.)
• Personal Information (D.O.B., Drivers license/State I. D. #, etc.)
• Education Information (enrollment status, education history, etc.)
• Employment History
• Instructors Recommendation Form
• Applicant Questionnaire

Additional Qualifications:

• Strength in major or other courses of study
• Communication Skills

• Customer Service Skills

• Time Management Skills

For more information on the position of Peer Academic Liaison (tutor) please review the PAL Job Listing and PAL Guidelines.

Faculty Resources

Faculty recommending students for a position as Peer Academic Liaison should be prepared to evaluate and rate the students proficiency in the course for which they are recommended, as well as the students overall academic performance. In addition, instructors should be prepared to provide a written recommendation explaining why the student could effectively tutor their peers. Please click here to complete the Instructor Recommendation form which can be emailed to coleman@hnu.edu or submitted in Brennan 57B.

PAL's Resources

Having healthy, viable, and successful students, which are the life force of this institution, is the goal of the Student Success Center of Holy Names University. Students are both necessary to the SSC as the major clientele and service-providers of the resources of the SSC. As a member of the SSC staff you gain relevant work experiences assisting other students, working closely with faculty and staff, and providing supplemental instruction and aide to classroom learning. The Student Success Center needs you and appreciates you!

Trainings:

The Student Success Center incorporates the Career, Counseling, Disability Support, International Student, and Tutoring Services traditionally offered by the university into one central location which provides and assists with the referral of these services and more. Thus the SSC relies heavily on open and clear lines of communication between those areas which specialize in these services. To ensure that students (PALs) are equipped with the tools and information to recommend, refer, and inform other student's about these services we will provide seminars, trainings, and workshops to empower you in the areas of collaboration and communication. For PAL training dates please see the calendar below:

*Trainings and Workshops will be held throughout the Semester to prepare PAL's. Unscheduled Trainings may occur at the discretion of the Student Success Center . Trainings will also be mandatory for employment.

Forms:

The following forms relate to the services provided through the Success Center and the position of Peer Academic Liaison:

• PAL Application
• Tutor Request Form
• Tutor Log
• PAL PAmphlet
• PAL Guidelines
• The Student Success Center Policies and Procedures

For all other forms or if you are a student or faculty member inquiring about the Student Success Center and its services please click here.

For more information about the Student Success Center or any of the Academic Support services offered please contact:

Gregory Coleman

Coordinator, Academic and Student Success

phone: 510.436.1356
email: coleman@hnu.edu