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The Academic Learning Centre (ALC) helps you to strengthen academic skills and strategies to achieve success. Our coordinator and peer tutors are available for meeting one-on-one or leading group sessions or workshops. Appointments can be in-person, virtual, or by email. The ALC services are free to all students. 

Book an Appointment

Book a 30 or 60 minute appointment. Your appointment can be:

  • In-person 
  • Over video (zoom)
  • By email
  • By phone

Visit Us

Don't hesitate to stop by or contact us for information. We love to see students in person. 

Find us in The Commons. 

How Can We Help?

Our goal is to empower students to build the skills and strategies for academic success, free of charge. 

Workshops

  • First Year Expectations
  • Academic Integrity, Citations and Formatting
  • Semester Planning and Time Management
  • Note-Taking Strategies
  • Reading Strategies
  • Study Strategies
  • Writing an Academic Research Paper
  • Academic Writing
  • Managing Test Anxiety
  • Goal Setting
  • Thrive in Virtual Classes

1:1 Appointments

Schedule a one-on-one session with one of our tutors. 

Group Study Sessions

Course-specific group study sessions are arranged in response to student need. Let us know if you're interested in a study group for one of your courses or an upcoming test. 

Meet Our Team

Talitha

ALC Coordinator

Talitha is the Academic Learning and Accessibility Coordinator at Booth UC. 

Megan

Lead Tutor

Megan is in the Bachelor of Social Work (After-Degree) program at Booth UC. She holds a Psychology degree and a certificate in Theological Studies and Pastoral Counselling. 

  • Availability: Zoom or email
  • Academic focus: social work, psychology
  • Skills: time management, assignment preparation, group work skills, research support, citation help, academic writing and organization. 

 

Derrick

Tutor

Derrick is currently running his own business while studing Business Administration at Booth UC. 

  • Availability: Zoom or email
  • Academic focus: business
  • Skills: study skills, clarifying thoughts, integrating ideas

Michaela

Tutor

Michaela is studying Psychology at the University of Manitoba. She specializes in empowering students to acquire academic skills.

  • Availability: Zoom, email or in person
  • Academic focus: psychology
  • Skills: goal setting, semester planning, time management, study strategies, managing test anxiety, reading skills, note-taking skills

Michelle

Tutor

Michelle is working full time as a Disability Case Manager. She graduated from Booth UC with a degree in Psychology. 

  • Availability: Zoom or email
  • Academic focus: psychology and math
  • Skills: understanding concepts, research, study skills, APA citations and formatting, presentation preparation
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