Every year, the STEM Learning tutors come together for Tutor Development Day. This is an opportunity for teambuilding and for professional development. Tutor Development Day is held the Friday before the fall semester starts each year, and all tutors are required to attend.

Utah Regional CRLA Conference

The College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) is a professional organization for those interested in tutoring, mentoring, learning assistance, and more in higher education. The Utah Regional Chapter of CRLA holds an annual conference in midsummer that is a great opportunity for tutors to attend or to present on a topic of their choice related to tutoring and learning assistance. Information on the 2021 annual conference TBA.

UCLCA Conference

The Utah College Learning Center Association (UCLCA) is the regional affiliate of the National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA). UCLCA is a professional organization for learning center personnel. Information on the 2021 annual conference TBA.

The department of STEM Learning runs regular workshop series for SLCC’s Tutor Education Program (STEP). These workshops are intended for employed tutors already at the College. There are 3 levels of STEP training:

STEP Level 1 teaches the basics of tutoring and communication to new tutors.

STEP Level 2 is intended for tutors that are interested in advancing their practice beyond the basics.

STEP Level 3 is intended for tutors that are interested in developing leadership and coaching skills.

Levels should be completed sequentially. All levels of STEP are open to tutors from any area of SLCC.