Academic Support Services
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The Academic Support Center/ CD Quiet Lounge will be open for the Spring 2024 semester.
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The College Discovery Program is offering Online Tutoring Support through Blackboard.
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Located in Library Building, Room 102, CD students have access to their own Academic Support Center/ CD Quiet Lounge (tutoring center), which offers free one-to-one and group tutoring in most courses offered at the college.
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CD students may also utilize the center's computers for research projects, printing, and completing class assignments.
Sign up for an Appointment
Making an Appointment
The College Discovery Academic Support Center is offering live and online one-to-one and group tutoring sessions for a wide selection of your courses. We are using Blackboard Collaborate to offer our services in a virtual environment at this time.
To Receive Content Tutoring, use the following steps:
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Use the links below to look for the courses for which we offer tutoring and your tutor.
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Choose a tutor and time that works for you. Then choose a second tutor and time in case your first choice is not available. Appointments can be made up to six days in advance, but not on the same day and before 4pm.
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Request an appointment for tutoring by emailing us at: CDtutorialservices@qcc.cuny.edu. Please tell us your first and second choice. One of our dedicated staff members will contact you to confirm your appointment. All next day appointments must be requested before 4pm.
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Check your e-mail on the day of your appointment. Just click on the link included in the e-mail to join the session. It's that simple! You'll also receive a tip sheet for working on Blackboard Collaborate. Please read these tips before your session starts.
If the course you need help with is not listed below, please schedule an appointment at the Center for Tutoring and Academic Support (CTAS). View the Resources for Subject Area Learning offered by CTAS.
The Office of Special Programs is also offering online tutoring for students within the College Discovery Program’s (CD). Click here to set up an appointment with a tutor.
If you have any questions regarding academic support, please feel free to contact me.
Jeffrey M. Collins
Academic Resource Specialist
College Discovery Program
JECollins@qcc.cuny.edu
718-631-6618 (Main Office)
College Discovery Tutors Work Schedule for Spring 2024
Tutors | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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Jianjuan Li |
N/A |
N/A |
2pm to 6pm |
2pm to 6pm | 9am to 5pm |
Wei Shi |
N/A |
10am to 5pm |
N/A |
10am to 6pm |
10am to 11am 3pm to 5pm |
Cho Wing Ng |
9am to 3pm |
1pm to 3pm |
N/A |
N/A |
9am to 3pm |
Michelle A. | N/A |
N/A |
2pm to 6pm |
2pm to 6pm |
9am to 3pm |
Late nights are Wednesday & Thursday 9am to 6pm
Courses being Tutored - Spring 2024
Tutors | Courses Tutored |
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Jianjuan Li | BI-131, BI-140, BI-201, BI-301, BI-302, MA-119, CH-152 |
Wei Shi | BU-101, BU-102, BU-203, ECON-101, ECON-102, MA-114, MA-119, MA-121, MA-128 |
Cho Wing Ng | PSYC-101, MA-119, SP-211, SP-213, PHIL-101, ENGL-101 |
Tutors by Department
Accounting
- Wei Shi
Biology
- Jianjuan Li
Chemistry
- Jianjuan Li
Economics
- Wei Shi
English
- Cho Wing Ng
Math
- Wei Shi
- Cho Wing Ng
- Jianjuan Li
Physics
- Jianjuan Li
Psychology
- Cho Wing Ng
- Jianjuan Li
Academic Support Center Calendar of Events
January 15 th 2024 – May 31 st 2024
January - College Discovery Center Closed for Online Tutoring
Date | Event |
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Monday 1/15 |
College Discovery Tutor Training Day 10am to 1pm - In person (PPP & Live Discussions) |
Tuesday 1/16 |
College Discovery Tutor Training Day 10am to 1pm - In person (PPP & Live Discussions) |
Thursday 1/25 |
Start of the Spring Term/ Regular Session Classes Begin |
Monday 1/29 |
College Discovery Center Open for In-Person & Online Tutoring |
Wednesday 1/31 |
Last day to Add & Drop a Course |
February - College Discovery Center Closed for Online Tutoring
Date | Event |
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Friday 2/9 |
College Algebra Review Session |
Monday 2/12 |
College Closed – no classes scheduled |
Friday 2/16 |
Brunch with your Tutor 12pm-1pm |
Monday 2/19 |
College Closed – no classes scheduled |
Wednesday 2/21 |
How to write an "A" English paper 2pm-3pm |
Thursday 2/22 |
Classes Follow a Monday schedule |
Friday 2/23 |
Six Steps to Create a Personalized and Effective Study Plan By Jeffrey Collins |
Monday 2/26 |
Peer Tutor Evaluations |
Tuesday 2/27 |
Chemistry Review Session (1pm) |
Wednesday 2/28 |
Classes Follow a Monday schedule |
March - College Discovery Center Closed for Online Tutoring
Date | Event |
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Friday 3/1 |
How to write "A" English paper 12pm |
Monday 3/4 |
College Algebra Review session |
Wednesday 3/6 |
How to write "A" English paper |
Friday 3/10 |
Chemistry Review Session (1pm) |
Monday 3/26 |
Brunch with your Tutor 12pm |
Wednesday 3/27 |
Money Matters Director of Testing Anthony Content (TBA) |
Friday to Sunday 03/29/2024 – 03/22/2022 |
Spring Recess Center Open - No Classes |
April - College Discovery Center Closed for Online Tutoring
Date | Event |
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Thursday 4/4 |
College Algebra Review Session 2pm |
Wednesday 4/10 |
How to write "A" English paper 2pm |
Friday 4/12 |
Brunch with your Tutor 12pm |
Wednesday 4/17 |
Chemistry Review Session (1pm) |
Monday to Tuesday 4/22 – 4/30 |
Spring Recess - No Classes Scheduled |
May - College Discovery Center Closed for Online Tutoring
Date | Event |
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Monday to Friday 05/6 – 05/10 |
Academic Support Center Review Week/Prep for Finals |
Wednesday 4/10 |
Last Day of Classes |
Friday 4/12 |
Final Examinations |
Wednesday 4/17 |
Day of Classes (CD Center Closed) End of Spring Semester |
Monday to Tuesday 4/22 – 4/30 |
College Closed |