Fall 2024 Guide to CTLR Student Resources

Learning Resources 

Jennifer Bates, Director of Learning Resources
Jenny Orten, Assistant Director of Learning Resources

ACES (Academic Consultants for Excellence)

ACEs are peer tutors trained to help with time management, study skills, and other strategies to assist you with work-life balance and academic success. Book an appointment with an ACE at go/appt or stop by their drop-in hours at the Anti-Procrastination Station. go/ace

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

You can schedule an individual appointment with the directors at go/appt. If you don’t see a time that works for you, please email Jennifer Bates (jbates@middlebury.edu) and Jenny Orten (jorten@middlebury.edu) with your windows of availability or send a screenshot of your schedule.  The directors can provide more comprehensive executive function coaching especially for students with substantial challenges. 

If a faculty or staff member makes a referral, they will copy the student on the email. A course warning also serves as a referral and will result in direct outreach to the student.

For additional information about Learning Resources see go/lr or email Jennifer Bates at jbates@middlebury.edu or Jenny Orten at jorten@middlebury.edu.

International Language Support

Diane DeBella, Director of Language Support

LANGUAGE TUTORS 

If you are enrolled in an international language course, peer tutors can assist with writing, speaking, and reading. You can meet with a tutor weekly or as needed by booking an individual appointment at go/appt.

Contact Diane DeBella at ddebella@middlebury.edu or see go/languagetutoring for more information.

Quantitative Center (Q-Center)

Emily Malcolm-White, Interim Director for Q-Center

The new Quantitative Center (Q-Center) in MBH 202 aims to support and encourage students’ growth and confidence in quantitative skills. Beginning in Fall 2024, the Q-Center will offer:

• Two 0.5 credit courses (MATH 102 and MATH 103)
• Drop-in tutoring space in the evenings for CHEM, MATH, STAT, and a few other courses/disciplines
• Additional training opportunities for STEM and quantitative tutors and teaching assistants

See go/q-center for more information or email qcenter@middlebury.edu.  

QUANTITATIVE TUTORS

Frank Ruzicka, Director of STEM and Quantitative Support 

Peer tutors are available in a wide array of STEM and Social Science courses, with experience and training in quantitative methods. Tutors are generally course-based and can assist with assignments, concepts, and methods in group study sessions or individually. Book an individual appointment at go/appt or see the drop-in tutoring calendar.

See go/sq for more information or email Frank Ruzicka at ctlr_stemq@middlebury.edu.

Writing Center 

Melissa Hammerle, Interim Director of the Writing Center, Assistant Professor of Education Studies
Diane DeBella, Assistant Director of the Writing Center

Writing Center tutors work with students on their ideas and development as writers. Tutors are involved from the beginning to the end of many writing projects and for any type of writing, such as cover letters, research papers, or poetry. Their services focus on writing motivation, writing project planning, reviewing professor feedback, and revision strategies. You can schedule appointments to work on creative projects and other non-course based writing as well as writing for courses.

PEER WRITING TUTORS

Peer writing tutors are available for drop-ins in the AFC 2nd floor library (Carr Hall) on Sundays from 6:30-10 pm, the CTLR Suite (LIB 225) on Sundays from 6-10 pm, Mondays and Thursdays from 7-10 pm, and in the Q-Center (MBH 202) on Thursdays from 4-6 pm. Individual appointments are available at go/appt. For courses with tutors embedded within them, such as FYS/CW/WRPR, students are encouraged to schedule directly with those tutors. For more information, visit go/write.

PROFESSIONAL WRITING TUTORS

Professional writing tutors are also available at go/appt. Be aware there are a limited number of tutoring appointments available. Students should not book more than one appointment per week, especially in the second half of the semester.

EMBEDDED COURSE TUTORS 

Embedded course tutors are specifically assigned to First-Year Seminars and second-level College Writing (CW) courses. They work holistically on planning and carrying out writing projects, developing effective writing processes, and academic mentorship. 

Email Melissa Hammerle at mhammerle@middlebury.eduor see go/write for more information.

Fellowships and Undergraduate Research 

Lisa Gates, Associate Dean for Fellowships and Research
Mary Lothrop, Asst. Dean, Director of Health Professions and Science Advising
Hannah Benz, Asst. Dean, Associate Director of Health Professions and Science Advising 

FELLOWSHIPS ADVISING

Advisors provide assistance to students and alumni with applications to nationally competitive fellowships, such as the Fulbright, Goldwater, Marshall, Rhodes, Schwarzman, Truman, and Watson. More information can be found at go/fellowships.

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Undergraduate Research provides funding for academic conference travel, senior research projects, and summer research assistants working with Middlebury faculty. Advisors also help students connect with research opportunities on and off campus. Hannah and Mary work with students exploring research opportunities and graduate school in the sciences; Lisa focuses on humanities and social sciences. 

Students can make appointments with Lisa Gates at go/appt. Email fellowships@middlebury.eduor ur@middlebury.edu with questions.

For science advising, schedule an appointment with Hannah Benz (hbenz@middlebury.edu) or Mary Lothrop (mlothrop@middlebury.edu). Scheduling information and drop-in advising hours available at go/hp. 

Health Professions

Mary Lothrop, Asst. Dean, Director of Health Professions and Science Advising
Hannah Benz, Asst. Dean, Associate Director of Health Professions and Science Advising

Mary and Hannah help students and alumni make informed pre-health decisions, provide timely and accurate guidelines around pre-health admission requirements, and support clinical, service and research engagement. 

E-mail Hannah Benz (hbenz@middlebury.edu) or Mary Lothrop (mlothrop@middlebury.edu) to schedule an appointment. Find more information and virtual weekly drop-in advising hours at go/hp.

Welcome Heidi!

When you stop by the CTLR Suite (LIB 225) say hello to Heidi Greenwald, the new program coordinator, at the front desk area. Heidi’s focus is student programs, including Fellowships and Undergraduate Research. You’ll find she is a great resource for your questions about CTLR’s student programs and services.

Fall Tutoring and Advising Modalities and Masking

Tutors and advisors will use a mix of digital and in-person modalities determined by tutor or advisor discretion, student needs, and current health situations on and around campus. CTLR spaces are generally mask optional. Masks may be required for individual events, advisors, or tutors. If you are feeling ill at all please email your tutor or advisor ahead to request a Zoom meeting.

Tip: If your go links are not working, replace go with go.middlebury.edu such as go.middlebury.edu/ctlr.