Peer Assisted Learning Services at HPU strives to foster the academic growth and development of all High Point University students. Its mission is to provide a comfortable, supportive environment that encourages intellectual and personal growth for students who are both utilizing and providing academic services. Through collaboration with the P.A.L.S and the entire campus community, Peer Assisted Learning Services endeavors to support individual students in achieving their academic goals.High Point University strives to support and provide services and resources to make students successful.
Welcome to HPU Peer Assisted Learning Services (PALS) & Supplemental Instruction
Peer Assisted Learning Services provides tutorial support in a wide range of courses through undergraduate peer tutoring and Supplemental Instruction as well as Student Success Workshops each semester. Peer Assisted Learning Services works closely with other programs in the Office of Peer Assisted Learning Services department to support the academic and life skills needs of the students of High Point University. Peer Assisted Learning Services is a Level III CRLA Certified Learning Program.
- Specializing in small group tutoring for most 1000 and 2000 level classes, reminder tutoring is not available for English/Writing, DIS, or 3000/4000 level courses.
- Providing assistance in math, biology, physics, and chemistry labs. Please email Dr. Craig Curty at [email protected] for more information.
Mission Statement
Dr. Craig Curty
Director Of Peer Assisted Learning Services
PALS Office Hours: MON - FRI, 8:30AM - 5:30PM
After Hours Tutoring: 5:30PM - 9:00PM
Become a Peer Assisted Learning Specialist
Steps
Apply
Go to workday for HPU careers, find the tutoring job, and apply!
Recommendation
If you got an A or A- in your class, ask your professor to fill out the recommendation form in the Admin portal or email Dr. Curty at [email protected] to recommend you to be a tutor.
Meet with Dr. Curty
Dr. Curty is the head of tutoring and will be your boss as a tutor. This is like an informal interview where he just wants to get to know you and answer any questions you may have about tutoring.
Student Employment
You will need to go to the Student Employee office in Couch – Suite #136 to give them your identification. You will need a photo ID (HPU passport is fine) and either your birth certificate or social security card. Copies/pictures will not work!
Watch the Introduction Module
Once you get the all clear from student employment, you will have access to the tutor portal on the front page of the tutoring page. Log in with your HPU credentials, go to level one training, and watch the welcome video to get started. Once you follow all of those steps, you’re ready to start tutoring!
Faculty Guide: Recommending Students to Become PALS Tutors or SI Leaders, or Requesting an SI for Your Course
Submit a recommendation or request support in just a few steps
PALS Supplemental Instruction Leader (SI) Request Form
Need an SI but not sure how to get started? This form is used by faculty to request a Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader for your course. Request an SI today, and Dr. Curty will guide you through the process, explain how SI Leaders can support your students, and answer any questions you may have.
Please note that SIs do not serve as Teaching Assistants and are not responsible for grading or administrative duties.
PALS Supplemental Instruction Leader (SI) Request Form
PALS Tutor Recommendation Form
This form is used by faculty only to recommend students who demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership potential to become PALS Tutors. PALS Tutors provide peer-to-peer academic support, help students strengthen their understanding of course material, and foster collaborative learning.
PALS Tutor Recommendation Form
PALS Supplemental Instruction Leader (SI) Recommendation Form
This form is used by faculty only to recommend students who demonstrate strong academic performance and leadership potential to become PALS SI Leaders for your course. SIs facilitate collaborative study sessions, help students understand course material, and support learning outside of class.
PALS Supplemental Instruction Leader (SI) Recommendation Form