The Amarillo College Math Outreach Center has been awarded a Texas Higher Education Star Award for its service of math tutoring and development on the Washington Street Campus.
Located in room 104 of the engineering building, the MOC aims to help students better understand math concepts as well as build on existing knowledge.
Rita Salazar, a criminal justice major, came to the center when she was unable to understand concepts discussed in her class. She said her math skills have improved greatly since attending. “I would be lost,” she said.
The center, which started in 2005, has grown from helping on average 1,000 students to assisting almost 14,000 in 2008-2009 alone, and the growth is expected to continue.
The center offers free tutoring for math students.
“We have seen retention grow, and most students have seen their grades raised at least two letter grades,” said Dr. Edie Carter, the developmental math program coordinator.
Students also are eligible to apply to become a paid tutor at the center.
Charlie Clark, a math major, became a tutor to help her fellow students as well as brush up on her math skills.
“Just helping people in this lab has helped me so much in my math classes,” she said. “Knowing the foundations is essential to anything.”
The Star Award recognizes excellence in Texas educational facilities in efforts to “close the gap” and improve learning and understanding among all students.
The MOC’s nomination was made possible by Carter, Dr. Kathy Wetzel and Danita McAnally, dean of assessment and development. They presented their case to the board of regents, and MOC later was chosen.
Of 50 nominees, AC was one of 17 finalists and was invited to attend a ceremony in Dallas, where it won one of six awards.
Speaking of the center, Carter said, “It’s built a sense of community as well as improved the outcomes of our math department.”
The Amarillo College Math Outreach Center has been awarded a Texas Higher Education Star Award for its service of math tutoring and development on the Washington Street Campus.
Located in room 104 of the engineering building, the MOC aims to help students better understand math concepts as well as build on existing knowledge.
Rita Salazar, a criminal justice major, came to the center when she was unable to understand concepts discussed in her class.
She said her math skills have improved greatly since attending. “I would be lost,” she said.
The center, which started in 2005, has grown from helping on average 1,000 students to assisting almost 14,000 in 2008-2009 alone, and the growth is expected to continue.
The center offers free tutoring for math students.
“We have seen retention grow, and most students have seen their grades raised at least two letter grades,” said Dr. Edie Carter, the developmental math program coordinator.
Students also are eligible to apply to become a paid tutor at the center. " />
Located in room 104 of the engineering building, the MOC aims to help students better understand math concepts as well as build on existing knowledge.
Rita Salazar, a criminal justice major, came to the center when she was unable to understand concepts discussed in her class.
She said her math skills have improved greatly since attending. “I would be lost,” she said.
The center, which started in 2005, has grown from helping on average 1,000 students to assisting almost 14,000 in 2008-2009 alone, and the growth is expected to continue.
The center offers free tutoring for math students.
“We have seen retention grow, and most students have seen their grades raised at least two letter grades,” said Dr. Edie Carter, the developmental math program coordinator.
Students also are eligible to apply to become a paid tutor at the center. " />
Outreach center wins star award
Published: Friday, February 12, 2010
Updated: Wednesday, February 10, 2010
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