Overview
Do you need help with a new class?
Do you need a tutor?
To Learn More:
Dr. LaToya S. Mills
Coordinator, Career Placement & Student Success Center
Fax: 409-944-1500
The Student Success Center, located on the Galveston College campus in room N-119, is supervised by Dr. LaToya S. Mills. Tutoring services are provided by a knowledgeable tutoring staff, comprised of Galveston College students, Texas A & M students, and well educated professionals from Galveston County. Student Success Center tutors are available to help all currently enrolled Galveston College students with general study and test-taking skills, as well as subject-specific tutoring. Best of all, tutoring is a FREE service of the college!
Mission
The Student Success Center supports Galveston College students by providing tutoring and academic services, which will empower students to attain success in all of their academic pursuits.
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Tutoring Schedule
Fall/ Spring
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
* SSC hours may change from semester to semester.
Summer I & II Semesters
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday – Sunday: Closed
* SSC hours may change from semester to semester.
Meet the Tutors
LaToya S. Mills, MSW, Ph.D
Career Placement & Student Success Center Coordinator
Dr. Mills received her B.S.W. and M.S.W. in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University and her Ph.D in Educational Leadership from Prairie View A & M University. She was born and raised in Galveston, TX (BOI). She has served the Galveston College community for over 10 years. Dr. Mills is passionate about students success and is an authentic motivator, advocate and leader for various student populations on campus. In addition to supervising and managing the Student Success Center, she teaches as an adjunct instructor for PSYC 1300: Learning Frameworks.
Craig
Math Tutor
Craig has a Master’s degree in Mathematics. He is able to assist students in the following subjects: Developmental Math – Calculus III, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra.
Cynthia
Math/Science Tutor
Cynthia has a B.S. in Bio-mechanical Engineering. She is able to assist students in the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Developmental Math – Calculus II, Engineering, and Physics.
David
Math/Science Tutor
David is an Engineering student at Texas A & M Galveston. He is able to assist students in the following subjects: Chemistry, Developmental Math – Calculus II, Engineering, and Physics.
Enrique
Math/Science Tutor
Enrique is a first year student at Galveston College. He is studying to become a mechanical engineer. He is able to assist students in the following subjects: Basic Chemistry, Developmental Math – Calculus II, Physics and Spanish.
Jody
English/Writing Tutor
Jody has her Master’s Degree in Literature/Composition Pedagogy. She is able to assist students in the following subjects: English and Writing.
Jan
English/Writing Tutor
Jan has a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary English Education. She is able to assist students in English and writing.
Joe
English/Writing Tutor
Joe has his Master’s Degree in Speech Communication. He is able to assist students in the following subjects: English, Speech, and Writing.
Peyton
Biology Tutor
Peyton has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and is currently seeking a Nursing degree. She is able to assist students in Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Developmental Math and College Algebra.
John
Math Tutor
John has his Juris Doctorate (JD) degree along with degrees in Economics and Music. He is able to assist students in the following subjects: Developmental Math – Precalculus, Statistics, and Economics.
Jim
Math Tutor
Jim has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration. He is able to assist students in Developmental Math – Calculus III, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Physics I and Engineering courses.
Additional Resources
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Reference/Citation Guides
At some point, you may be required to write a report or research paper for one or more of your Galveston College classes. In order to avoid plagiarizing, you must ensure that you acknowledge the sources that you used in researching your topic. The links below will direct you to information about how to give appropriate credit for sources used in your research papers.