The mission of the Academic Success Center (ASC) is to be a place where every student feels seen, supported, and equipped to reach their full potential – academically and beyond. We offer free tutoring to all RCTC and Winona State University-Rochester students, helping them develop the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in their coursework and achieve their goals.
We are conveniently located within the Goddard Library. Come visit us.
We provide:
Flexible tutoring options
In person or online
Drop in or by appointment
Individual or small group
Course content tutoring
Clarifying assignments
Discussing ideas
Understanding concepts
Exam prep
Study skills guidance
Organization
Time management
Test taking strategies
Academic Success Center Tutoring Subjects
Business, Accounting, Economics
Accounting, Business, and Economics Tutoring
Our Business tutor can help with Accounting and Economics, too.
Drop In Tutoring
Come to the Academic Success Center during the hours below. Look for the Business tutor table. They will assist students on a first come, first served basis.
Fall 2025 Hours
Monday: 12-2pm
Tuesday: 11am-1pm
Wednesday: 12-2pm
Location
Goddard Library - Room GL235
Tutoring Appointments
You can choose to meet in person or online.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not see a response in your inbox, please check your junk or clutter mailbox. For online tutoring, this email will contain the Zoom link needed to join the meeting.
Our Computer Science tutors can assist you with all phases of software development from design to coding to debugging to testing.
Drop In Tutoring
Come to the Academic Success Center during the hours below. We have space for individual or small group study. Tutors are available to assist you on a first come, first served basis.
Fall 2025 Hours
Monday: 10am-6pm
Tuesday-Friday: 9am-4pm
Location
Goddard Library - Room GL235
Tutoring Appointments
You can choose to meet in person or online.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not see a response in your inbox, please check your junk or clutter mailbox. For online tutoring, this email will contain the Zoom link needed to join the meeting.
For any other questions, please email ascmath@rctc.edu. In your email, please include the following information:
StarID
course name
instructor name
your question
If possible, attach a screenshot or photo of the question and your work. If you question is about a coding or configuration issues, please provide a zip file of your code or a link to Github.
Math
Math Tutoring
Our Math tutors are specialists in the RCTC curriculum. They are trained to not just give you answers, but to focus on helping you understand concepts.
Drop In Tutoring
Come to the Academic Success Center during the hours below. We have space for individual or small group study. Tutors are available to assist you on a first come, first served basis.
Fall 2025 Hours
Monday-Wednesday: 8am-6pm
Thursday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm
Location
Goddard Library - Room GL235
Tutoring Appointments
You can choose to meet in person or online.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not see a response in your inbox, please check your junk or clutter mailbox. For online tutoring, this email will contain the Zoom link needed to join the meeting.
For any other questions, please email ascmath@rctc.edu. In your email, please include the following information:
StarID
course name
instructor name
your question
If possible, attach a screenshot or photo of the question and your work.
Science
Science Tutoring
Our Science tutors are subject-matter experts who are ready to connect with you, support your understanding of key concepts, and help you become an independent learner.
Drop In Tutoring
Come to the Academic Success Center during the hours below. We have space for individual or small group study. Tutors are available to assist you on a first come, first served basis.
Fall 2025 Hours
Monday-Wednesday: 8am-6pm
Thursday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm
Location
Goddard Library - Room GL235
Tutoring Appointments
You can choose to meet in person or online.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not see a response in your inbox, please check your junk or clutter mailbox. For online tutoring, this email will contain the Zoom link needed to join the meeting.
For any other questions, please email ascscience@rctc.edu. In your email, please include the following information:
StarID
course name
instructor name
your question
Writing
Writing Tutoring
Our Writing tutors can help you understand assignments, brainstorm, outline, organize, develop, research, revise, cite, and use resources. Please bring the assignment sheet and any prewriting notes or draft (if you have one), and come prepared to collaborate.
Drop In Tutoring
Come to the Writing Center during the hours below. Sign in on the computer and take a seat at a table. When you have a question, put the red cup on top of a green cup.
Fall 2025 Hours
Monday-Wednesday: 8am-6pm
Thursday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm
Location
Goddard Library - Room GL208
Tutoring Appointments
You can choose to meet in person or online.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not see a response in your inbox, please check your junk or clutter mailbox. For online tutoring, this email will contain the Zoom link needed to join the meeting.
Our Microsoft Application tutors can help you with any of the Microsoft Office Applications. This is especially useful for students taking the Administrative Office Professional (AOP) courses.
Drop In Tutoring
Come to the Academic Success Center during the hours below. Look for the Business tutor table. They will assist students on a first come, first served basis.
Fall 2025 Hours
Monday-Wednesday: 9am-6pm
Thursday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm
Location
Goddard Library - Room GL235
Tutoring Appointments
You can choose to meet in person or online.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not see a response in your inbox, please check your junk or clutter mailbox. For online tutoring, this email will contain the Zoom link needed to join the meeting.
For any other questions, please email ascmath@rctc.edu. In your email, please include the following information:
StarID
course name
instructor name
your question
If possible, attach a screenshot or photo of the question and your work.
Tutor.com
In addition to the Academic Success Center, RCTC has contracted with Tutor.com to provide 24/7 online access to a tutor. You may find this useful when you have a question outside of the ASC tutoring hours (evenings or weekends).
Also, Tutor.com has tutors for more subjects than the ASC covers. Use this guide to determine if Tutor.Com has tutors for your course.
All students receive 15 hours of free Tutor.com services per year. If you use all of your hours, you may request more by emailing Jennifer Hewerdine, Dean of Academic Services, Support, and Innovation, at jennifer.hewerdine@rctc.edu.
How to Access Tutor.Com
You must access Tutor.com from your D2L BrightSpace account.
From the D21 Brightspace home page, the Tutor.Com link is at the bottom under 'Learning Resources'.
From any D2L Brightspace course page, the Tutor.com link is under the 'Resources' menu at the top of the page.
Tutor.Com Services
Within Tutor.com, you can choose to:
Connect with a Tutor Now: The system will connect you with the first available tutor for your subject.
Schedule a Session: Select the date and time you would like to meet with a tutor.
Drop off Your Work for a Writing Review: After submitting an essay draft, find your feedback, guaranteed within 12 hours, in your RCТС email. The Writing tutors will happily show you how if you need a tutorial.
RCTC Academic Success Center Leadership
The ASC is coordinated by administration and faculty members:
Dean of Academic Services, Support, and Innovation Jennifer Hewerdine, Ph.D. • GL219 • 507-280-5081 • jennifer.hewerdine@rctc.edu
Math and Science Coordinator Amanda Swintek • M2401Q • 507-280-7238 • amanda.swintek@rctc.edu
Dean of Academic Services, Support, and Innovation
Math and Science Coordinator