Learning Resources
Our Learning Resources staff provide free academic support and one-on-one educational sessions to maximize your academic success.
All learners benefit from improvements in the below areas. Learning Resources Staff and Ace Peer Tutors can work with you on:
- Time and Workload Management
- Reading and Study Skills
- Effective note-taking
- Reading skills enhancement
- Test-taking preparation
The majority of Middlebury students utilize CTLR services as part of their Middlebury experience!
Connect with a Learning Resources Advisor
We approach our work with students with sensitivity to neurodiversity issues, identities, and diversities.
ACE Peer Tutors
Most students benefit by initially meeting with an ACE (Academic Consultant for Excellence). ACEs are experienced Middlebury students who can share time management tools and other strategies for balancing academic work and self care.
- Book an ACE appointment in the CTLR Scheduler (go/appt).
- Stop by the Anti-Procrastination Station in the CTLR (Lib 225) for ACE drop-in hours.
Professional Staff
For issues such as neurodiversity, professional staff are available to meet.
- Sign up for a 30 minute consult.
- Stop by open office hours in the CTLR Suite (Lib 225F).
Open Office Hours
Jennifer Bates, Director of Learning Resources, has open drop-in office hours if you have a quick question or just want to begin a conversation.
Fall Semester Office Hours (No appointment needed)
Hours will be posted in September.
Learning Resources Sessions
During the fall and spring semesters, Learning Resources offers sessions on planning, anti-procrastination, academic reading, and study skills. Lower your stress, enhance your academic performance, and make sure you have space for self-care, friendships, jobs, and all the other pursuits that create your Middlebury experience.
Collaborating with Faculty
Learning Resources collaborates with faculty on professional development opportunities to design innovative, effective teaching environments, and refine faculty’s workload and time management. This in turn impacts students workload and time management through strategic syllabi development.
In addition, with faculty and the deans in Student Life, Learning Resources implements prevention and intervention initiatives for students who are at academic risk. The Director also works one-on-one with students who face challenges related to learning style or learning disabilities.