For Faculty
Partnering with Learning Support Services (LSS)
Welcome to Learning Support Services (LSS)! Whether you’re a new faculty partner or one who has partnered with us before, we look forward to collaborating with you. Our team is committed to providing inclusive tutoring sessions facilitated by undergraduate student leaders to build a strong foundation for success for your students. Our programs are CRLA Level 1 Certified and our Supplemental Instruction (SI) program is accredited by the International Center for SI (ICSI). Our tutors and SI leaders are hired, trained, and evaluated on a quarterly basis.
Here are four ways you can partner with LSS
Recommend
Encourage students to use LSS services early AND on a recurring basis!
Add a slide about LSS during the start or end of lectures using one of our templates.
Add your LSS tutor(s) to the syllabus.
Connect
Connect with your LSS tutor(s) through regular teaching team meetings.
Invite LSS Staff to attend events or meetings to explore areas of collaboration.
Feedback
Connect with our staff with feedback on courses you recommend our office to support – Directly email the LSS staff or use our general office email (lss@ucsc.edu) to reach us.
Share feedback around your course’s support with our team.
Refer
Refer students to apply to become Tutors, Peer Success Coaches, or Office Assistants! Learn more about our hiring qualifications and dates here.
Resources for Faculty
Insert one of our Google Slide templates into your lecture’s Google Slide or Powerpoint Slide decks. There is a slide per program depending on the type of support in your course.
Our Quarterly Availability Form – Share this with your students if they’re unable to find a spot in LSS sessions. Our office will connect with the student to find available services.
Explore LSS Programs – We offer various types of support depending on factors such as course enrollment and historical utilization.
View the list of courses currently supported with group sessions this term. Please note: This list is updated by the end of the first week of each term.
Can’t find your course? Here are additional resources that support all undergraduate students:
TutorHub is the platform we use to post and schedule all LSS tutoring sessions and workshops. Students may sign up for sessions beginning Friday of Week 1 at 12 p.m. (Fall, Winter, Spring).
Biannual Faculty Newsletters
Read our Biannual Newsletter for highlights from the term, including data and successes!