Division of Institutional Diversity

Peer Tutoring and Counseling (PTAC)

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Statement of Purpose

Peer Tutoring and Counseling (PTAC) is designed to help ethnic students make adjustments to college life. Through mutual efforts we can help each other reach our goals and future endeavors. Specifically PTAC is designed to assist students in subjects related to their course of study such as mathematics, computer science, accounting, English and much more.

PTAC by structure and design helps students not only pass their courses, but master the subject matter. Furthermore, this program serves to increase intercultural relations among our student body.

For whom is PTAC Designed?

PTAC is for all Minnesota State University, Mankato students. All students are encouraged and welcome to make use of our free services.

Benefits of the PTAC Program

  1. PTAC will arrange tutoring sessions convenient to your schedule.
  2. PTAC will help build support and promote cultural interaction among peers.
  3. PTAC will help reduce test anxiety and frustration.
  4. PTAC will help explain homework and class assignments

When is Tutoring Available?

PTAC will arrange tutorial sessions convenient to your schedule.

How Much does it Cost?

Our services are free.

Peer Counseling

The Peer Counseling program provides assistance to students in the following areas:

  • Personal Concerns
  • Financial Aid
  • Social/Cultural isolation
  • College orientation
  • Time Management

The coordinator will arrange special counseling, financial aid assistance and referrals to the other counseling services at Minnesota State Mankato and within the community.

Tutors and Peer Advisors Needed

If you would like to serve as a tutor in any subject area, please contact the Tutor Coordinator at 507-389-6207.

Tutors and Peer Advisors are paid at a competitive hourly rate and must meet a strict standard before being considered.

The PTAC Programs

The PTAC program was enhanced in 2005 through grant funding from the 3M Corporation.