There are many ways that our school helps guide us to future success. We are offered many student-oriented clubs and organizations aimed toward improvement and growth in a wide range of areas. Late October of last year, Student Government approved a new tutoring club. MATC is not new to tutoring,  however this will be a much more organized effort to help students academically, as well as provide a social outlet.
Jim Rauth, club president and Human Services/AODA tutor, shares, “We currently have 30 members, mostly tutors, with a wide variety of disciplines.” Courses include, but  are not limited to, math, science, accounting, computers and health. The club was established to serve many functions. Rauth states the club will provide, “Mentoring of skills amongst tutors for improvement and future growth, to provide social events, to network.” So, not only do the tutors dedicate their time and skills to students but also benefit from social interaction. It is a win for everyone involved.
Moving forward, the club is planning eagerly for its future. “We would like to have monthly seminars to help students hone study skills,” Rauth explains. In fact, they had their first event titled “How to Study for College” the week of Feb. 3 at all campuses. It was a week-long event meant to encourage students to be a part of the club, while also serving as an educational tutorial. “We want to help promote the idea of receiving tutoring as an empowerment tool, not a punishment,” said Rauth. Rauth went on to say that most of the tutors working for the club have been tutored themselves, giving back to their community just as their communities gave back to them.
The future of this club is bright and soaring. They want to accomplish many things. One of them being, setting up a scholarship to be offered to one special student. This student does not necessarily have to have the best GPA, rather one that has persevered against all obstacles. In preparation of this goal they have already set up several fundraising events, such as selling popcorn on campus. Their first social event will be “Night of Laughs” presented by local comedians. Read  upcoming issues of the Times for more details. The club is open to all students, as well as anyone interested in becoming a tutor. The club can accommodate your needs, with many options and types of tutoring. Contact your advisor, visit student government, or visit MATC.edu for more information on how to join.