Tutoring and Academic Engagement Center

A Division of Undergraduate Education and Student Success

Learning Resources

Here you’ll find a variety of resources for academic support. Connect with center staff and explore our handouts.

Learning Specialists

What can a Learning Specialist help you with?

Learning Specialists consult one-on-one with students to support and elevate learning. Whether you encounter habitual studying challenges or desire to amplify your learning and college performance, Learning Specialists offer personalized guidance, expert advice to academically thrive, and connections to relevant resources.

To schedule an appointment:

Log in to Navigate with your Duck ID
Click “Schedule an Appointment” blue button
Choose “Tutoring and Academic Support”
Choose “Tutoring and Academic Engagement Center (4th Floor Knight Library)”
Choose “Learning Specialist”
Choose a time (use arrows for next week) and Location (In-Person or Remote)
Enter a phone number and comments

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a typical learning specialist appointment like?

The consultation is largely guided and informed by the student. While every appointment is different, they typically begin with students clarifying their goals. For example, a student might want to work on managing their time, understanding how to better structure a paper, or how to approach difficult conceptual questions in a chemistry course. The Learning Specialist listens and then works with the student to identify and develop an action plan and other supporting resources on campus.

Should I meet with a Learning Specialist or a Peer Academic Coach (PAC)?

PACs can work with students on specific skills (such as note-taking, creating a weekly study schedule, or learn a new study strategy), while providing a UO student-perspective. There is no wrong choice on who to schedule with; however, common reasons to visit with a Learning Specialist include:

A student notices recurring challenges while studying and they aren’t sure how to address it.
A student wants to holistically discuss their academic life.

What is the difference between the Math and Science Learning Specialist and a Math or Science Tutor?

Tutors focus on subject-specific concepts within a math or science course while the Math and Science Learning Specialist provides guidance on individual behaviors that foster effective learning. Common reasons to visit the Math and Science Learning Specialist include:

A student studies many hours but isn’t seeing their efforts reflected in grades.
A student wants to improve their problem-solving strategies to fortify learning.
A student wants to identify resources to assist in their math or science course.
A student is feeling overwhelmed by math or science course content.

Resources

TAEC offers students multiple ways to hone your study strategies, enhance your learning skills, and feel more confident managing your coursework.

Take a look at the resources below and schedule an appointment with a Learning Specialist if you want to go more in depth on a technique or subject.