GDN Discount for 3D-Palace.com

3D-Palace.com has some good tutorials on various programs including UDK, Source, and Unity. They have given us a student discount for their membership.

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SCAD is looking for Tutors

The Learning Resource Hive is currently seeking qualified peer tutors
to tutor Animation, ITGM, Visual Effects, and other courses. Peer tutors
are expected to be reliable, empathetic, and able to work with diverse
student populations. In addition, if the peer tutor is tutoring a major
that is offered online, the tutor may be selected to be an online or
eLearning tutor. Peer tutors provide one-on-one individual sessions in
person or online by appointment or drop-in. This is a work study paid
($10 p/hr) position. To apply, please fill out the Peer Tutor Application and return it to Emily Burke at eburke@scad.edu.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

* Maintain a consistent tutoring schedule throughout the quarter
* Attend six mandatory training sessions per quarter
* Coordinate and present specialized student workshops
* Market Peer Tutor Connection and provide outreach support at special student events
* Maintain communication with the coordinators and managers of Peer Tutor connection
* Manage online per tutor schedule as needed (i.e. check online for
appointments, confirm and communicate with students seeking assistance)
* Make student referrals to other departments when appropriate
* Provide online tutoring

Peer Tutoring Requirements:

* Work-study eligibility (contact Work-study office at 912-525-8776 for details)
* Minimum overall GPA of 3.5 cumulative or above (transcripts are checked on a quarterly basis)
* Junior, senior or graduate standing
* Faculty, chair or dean recommendation in the tutoring subject area
* Interview with the Director of Learning Assistance Programs
* Good organizational, time management and communication skills is a must
* Enjoy working with and helping others

Benefits of Being a Peer Tutor:

* Develop interpersonal communication skills
* Demonstrate student leadership on campus
* Meet diverse groups of students across a variety of academic disciplines
* Reinforce and build knowledge of course content
* Flexible work hours around classes
* Earn a paid campus position