Learning Assistants
What are Learning Assistants?
A Learning Assistant (LA) is a tutor who is embedded in your course, a peer who understands what you're going through and helps you manage the academic and non-academic challenges of college while working closely with your professors to ensure you understand the content covered in class.
LAs are part of first-year programs, Wildcat Scholars and First-Year Learning Communities, and other select courses.
Services
Help With Course Content
Learning Assistants can help you understand course content during class sessions and, depending on the class, offer small-group or 1-on-1 assistance outside of class.
Resources
Learning Assistants can help you find the resources to manage non-academic challenges like figuring out financial aid, finding a job on or off campus, arranging childcare, and making connections with others.
Study Strategies
Learning Assistants can help you with note-taking, time, management and other skills to help you succeed in your Wildcat Scholars, First-Year Learning Community classes, or any other class!
Meet our Learning Assistants
Erica
MATH 1035 LA
Erin
CHEM 1220 LA
Esther
MATH 1035 LA
Hannah
CHEM 1200/3070 LA
Moriah
NUTR 1020 LA
Pierce
MATH 1035 LA
Reese
MATH 1035 LA
Sarah
MATH 1035 LA
Scott
MATH 1036 LA
Become a Learning Assistant
Professors typically refer students who qualify as Learning Assistants. Recommended students have first priority for applying to this position. Interested students may email the program coordinator at mackenzieglover@weber.edu.
Faculty Application for the LA Program
Interested in having a Learning Assistant (LA) in your class?
The LA program aims to ameliorate academic challenges to better support student success and retention. An LA is a knowledgeable student who has succeeded in the course and can now work closely with the instructor to ensure that students understand the content covered in class while also helping their peers navigate the academic and non-academic challenges of college.
The Responsibilities of an LA include...
Attending each class and acting as a role model, tutor, and friend to the students.
Actively participating in the classroom, and aiding the faculty member in leading collaborative activities.
Modeling deep learning strategies by encouraging students to critically engage with the material.
Offering peer support in navigating the hidden codes of academia.
More information about the Learning Assistant program can be found in .
Choose the Right Learning Assistant for Your Course
Applications are reviewed every February for the upcoming academic year.
Contact Us
Mackenzie Glover
Learning Assistant, Supplemental Instruction Coordinator
801-626-6804
mackenzieglover@weber.edu