Student Tutor Training Program Receives Certification
Shown, Morgan Jones '26, a psychology major who received received certification from the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) and Matthew Smith, manager of the Office of Student Support and Success at The University of Scranton.In 2025, The University of Scranton’s student tutor training program, housed in the Office of Student Support and Success, received certification from the internationally recognized College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), meeting the CRLA rigorous standards and successfully completing its International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) peer review process.
As part of this work, OSSS created a 10-hour Tutor Training Program tailored to CRLA guidelines. The program is proud to meet CRLA’s high standards for student tutor selection, training, direct service and evaluation
After a tutor completes a 10-hour training program and provides 25 hours of tutoring, they are internationally certified. In spring 2025, the University's Office of Student Support and Success certified 66 tutors and 13 Writing Center consultants, according to Matthew Smith, manager of the Office of Student Support and Success and a Certified Learning Center professional.
