TASC Policies

To ensure effective operation, TASC has the following policies:

1. TASC services are available to currently enrolled College of the Desert students only.
2. Students need to log in with an active COD Student ID card and/or student ID number when entering a TASC lab and log out when leaving.
3. TASC services are for academic purposes only, including but not limited to use of computers, printing, study rooms, study areas, study tools, tutoring, etc.
4. Students using TASC technology resources must adhere to the COD Acceptable Use Guidelines.
5. Free printing is available for course related materials only. Textbook printing is NOT allowed due to copyright laws.
6. No open drinks or excessive amounts of food are allowed in TASC. Only drinks in covered containers and small individual snacks may be permitted.
7. Students should clean up their study space area when leaving TASC.
8. Cell phones need to be set to vibrate/mute and calls must be taken outside of the center.
9. Computer volume must be set to a low setting or headphones need to be utilized.
10. Excessive noise/talking and inappropriate behavior in TASC is not permitted and may result in your removal from the center.
11. All students using TASC must adhere to the COD Student Code of Conduct.
12. Student ID numbers/course information are collected in TASC labs for purposes related to monitoring student use of TASC services.  

 

 

To ensure effective tutoring sessions, TASC has the following policies:

1. Tutoring services are available to currently enrolled College of the Desert students only.
2. Student must sign in with the tutor when starting a session and sign out with the tutor when completed with a session and/or moving to the independent study area.
3. Designated tutoring areas are reserved for student working with TASC tutors only. Open study spaces are available for independent study.
4. Discussions during tutoring or with a TASC tutor must remain academic in nature.
5. All students working with a TASC tutor must adhere to the COD Student Code of Conduct. Any inappropriate/disruptive behavior during a tutoring session can result in removal from the center.
6. TASC does not offer private tutoring services. If you are seeking a private tutor for elementary or High School coursework, please contact your local school district.
7. The TASC and the services provided in this space are available as free resources to COD students, therefore private tutoring sessions are not permitted in TASC facilities.

 

To ensure effective tutoring sessions, TASC has the following
expectations of students engaging student peer tutors:

1. Study your course material and attempt the assigned problems before you see a tutor.
2. Try to identify specific questions or concepts you need to address during the tutorial session.
3. Expect the tutor to ask you questions about the material. They ask questions to find out what you understand, and to provide you with information and strategies tailored to your individual needs.
4. Be patient. Several students may come for tutoring at the same time. If the tutors are especially busy, you may have to wait a little longer for individual assistance. Use this time to study the material or learn what questions your peers have–you may realize that you have the same questions!
5. Expect the tutor to suggest study strategies to help you improve your overall academic performance. These strategies can support all of your courses.
6. Don’t wait until the day before the test or the day before an assignment is due to seek assistance. Study a few hours a day, and keep up with your assignments. It is EASIER to keep up than to catch up!
7. Keep a positive attitude about the subject and about your potential to excel. Expand your growth mindset!
8. Treat tutors with respect. Tutors work to reinforce independent learning and are not responsible for: teaching the class material, completing a student’s homework, completing a take-home exam or replacing class attendance.
9. Communicate with your tutor and provide feedback, since your tutor may not always know what you need. Inform your tutor if a specific technique used in the session works for you or not.
10. Discussion during tutoring sessions must remain academic in nature.

TASC policies and standards of conduct apply to any users of the study rooms.

1. Study rooms are available for currently enrolled COD students (individuals or groups) and to be utilized for academic use only. 
2. Inappropriate behavior and/or excessive noise volume is not permitted and will result in your removal from the study room. Please respect those studying around you by keeping noise levels at a reasonable level. 
3. No open drinks or excessive amounts of food are allowed in study rooms. Only drinks in covered containers and small individual snacks may be permitted. 
4. TASC staff routinely monitors all study rooms. TASC staff reserves the right to enter any study room at any time and for any reason. 
5. Whiteboard markers and erasers are available for student use in each study room. If you need additional and/or replacement supplies, please see front desk TASC staff.
6. Please do not leave any valuables unattended in the study rooms at any time. TASC staff is not responsible for lost or damaged personal property.
7. Once your study room reservation time has concluded, please wipe clean all whiteboards, place trash in the trash bins outside the study rooms, and push in all chairs before leaving the study rooms.