Resources for Faculty/Staff
Tutoring Resources for Faculty and Staff
At TASC, we partner with faculty and staff to enhance student learning success across San Francisco State University. Whether it's connecting students to tutoring, designing assignment-aligned workshops or integrating support into your courses, we’re here to collaborate with you.
TASC Resources
Syllabus and Canvas Integration
Help your students discover all that TASC has to offer. Copy and paste this blurb into your syllabus or Canvas site:
“Need help with course material? Visit the Tutoring and Academic Support Center—your partner in academic success. They offer FREE tutoring, academic coaching, writing support and study skills assistance to help you thrive. Visit sfsu.edu/tutoring to learn more and to connect with their services.”
Classroom Visits and Introductions
Promote TASC in your classroom by inviting TASC staff or peer tutors to present in your class. A brief 5–10 minute visit can make students feel more comfortable seeking help.
Assignment and Expectation Sharing
Provide TASC with assignment prompts or rubrics—this allows tutors to align their support closely to your course objectives.
Offer Incentives
Consider extra credit or “required” visits to TASC for students embedded early in the semester; often, students continue using support even after it's no longer required.
Workshops and Presentations
Request customized workshops or presentations on topics such as textbook reading strategies, effective study habits, writing in the discipline or exam prep. We tailor content based on your course and student needs.
How to Refer Students to TASC
Refer Students Directly
When you notice students struggling or simply could benefit from extra support, complete our short referral form—we’ll reach out to them proactively.
Submit a Progress Report
We use Progress Report (PR) campaigns so that instructors can connect students with advising and tutoring resources. If you're teaching quantitative reasoning (B4), you can submit a PR for your students who might be having difficulty with the material. We’ll email and call to tell them about our services and to help them schedule an appointment. To learn more about how to submit an EAPR, please click the link above.
Collaboration opportunities
TASC faculty and staff are happy to meet with you to plan tailored strategies that align with your courses, your department's goals or student needs. Whether you'd like to discuss assignment design, equity-minded support or specialized workshops, we’re here to collaborate.
Get in touch with us via email tutoring@sfsu.edu or schedule a meeting where we can meet virtually or in-person at your convenience.
| Collaboration Opportunity | Purpose / Benefit |
|---|---|
| Syllabus blurb | Ensure early awareness of TASC services |
| Canvas course section | Promote visibility of support resources |
| Classroom visit | Build student familiarity and reduce help‐seeking stigma |
| Assignment sharing with TASC | Align tutor support to course content |
| Student referral and early alert | Proactive academic outreach |
| Workshops and presentations | Address discipline-specific skills and strategies |
| Study groups | Strengthen peer‐led learning |
| Share handouts or module links | Promote independent student use of support tools |
| Faculty planning meetings | Co-develop support plans for student learning success |
Why This Matters
- Increases student engagement with support services
- Encourages equity in learning, helping all students thrive
- Enables alignment between your course goals and our tutoring offerings
- Builds a collaborative campus culture focused on learning success
Please let us know how we can support you, your department and your students this semester!