Center for Academic Excellence (CAE)

The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) provides students at Durham Tech with the academic support they need to be successful. CAE tutors and staff strive to do the following:

  • Provide students with an alternative learning environment outside of the classroom for individualized tutoring and small group tutoring sessions.

  • Empower students to be proactive in achieving their academic successes and to challenge them to become independent and critical thinkers by modeling effective examples of clear communication.

  • Collaborate with colleagues inside and outside the CAE to share best practices in tutoring, academic support, and general higher education.
     

Spring Semester 2023

Drop-in Classes for Building Lab Skills: Now through March 16!

Get extra help with microscopy; solutions and dilutions; measurement and metric system; and graphing and Excel.

View the Schedule
Date Day Time Course Room
(Collins)
2/21 T 10 a.m.-Noon Graphing/Excel  2-126
2/21  T 6-8 p.m. Solutions/dilutions 2-126
2/22 W 6-8 p.m. Microscopy 2-126
2/23 Th 10 a.m.-Noon Measurement/metric system 2-126
2/23 Th 3-5 p.m. Solutions/dilutions 2-126
2/27 M 10 a.m.-Noon Solutions/dilutions 2-126
2/27 M 3-5 p.m. Graphing/Excel 2-132
2/28  T 10 a.m.-Noon Microscopy 2-126
2/28  T 6-8 p.m. Solutions/dilutions 2-126
3/1 W 6-8 p.m. Measurement/metric system 2-126
3/2 Th 10 a.m.-Noon Microscopy 2-126
3/2 Th 3-5 p.m. Measurement/metric system 2-126
3/13  M 10 a.m.-Noon Solutions/dilutions 2-126
3/13  M 3-5 p.m. Microscopy 2-132
3/14  T 10 a.m.-Noon Measurement/metric system 2-126
3/14  T 6-8 p.m. Microscopy 2-126
3/15 W 6-8 p.m. Graphing/Excel 2-126
3/16 Th 10 a.m.-Noon Measurement/metric system 2-126
3/16 Th 3-5 p.m. Solutions/dilutions 2-126

Students can make an appointment or walk-in for in-person tutoring. Virtual tutoring is only available through Upswing.

Book an Appointment with a CAE Tutor

CAE tutors are available in-person. Call 919-536-7200, ext. 2404 or email cae@durhamtech.edu to make an appointment. 

In your email or voicemail, please include your name, phone number, the subject for which you need tutoring, and the days and times you are available. You may also request tutoring using the online request form. Please fill out the information as completely as you can so we can pair you with an appropriate tutor.

Book an Appointment with Upswing

Access Upswing by using the same username and password that you use for Self-Service. Once logged in, use the search box at the top of the Upswing Virtual Learning Platform to search for a tutor in your desired subject. If you have any questions on how to navigate through Upswing, call us at 919-536-7200, ext. 2404 or email cae@durhamtech.edu.

NOTE: Students under 18 need permission from a parent or guardian to use Upswing tutoring services. If you are under 18 and wish to use CAE tutors online or via Upswing, contact us prior to using the services.

Tech Skills Coaching

Have you received/purchased a laptop for your online classes but need help setting it up? Does the thought of submitting online assignments make you nervous? Do you find yourself wondering where you saved your documents on your computer? If you need help with basic computer skills, we will be happy to help! Contact the CAE at 919-536-7200, ext. 2404 or email cae@durhamtech.edu.


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