First-Year Studies Department
(South Building Room #216)
We provide:
- English and math courses (MAT 079, MAT 085, MAT 095, ENG 066, ENG 091) that prepare students for college-level work.
- First-year experience courses giving students essential skills necessary for success while creating individual academic and career plans.
- Academic advising, coaching, and support for students in FYS courses as well as all General Studies students.
- Free daily math and English drop-in tutoring through the Center for Educational Services (CES). See the information and links below.
- Intensive 3-week boot camps to boost students’ basic skills in reading, writing, and math. https://gatewayct.edu/ce/free-boot-camps-for-math-and-english?highlight=WyJrb3MiXQ==
- Alternative Challenge Exams/Essays for students who wish to challenge their ACCUPLACER scores and/or placement recommendations.
We also:
- Work closely with New Haven High Schools, New Haven Adult Ed, and other local districts, to prepare students for the transition to GCC.
- Support the “Free Minds” book club and writing workshop.
- Encourage students to express their identity and share their personal stories through writing and projects, such as the Humans of Gateway Project: Humans_of_Gateway.pdf (gatewayct.edu)
- Work closely with the Center for Educational Services to ensure tutors are trained to meet the needs of developmental math and English students.
Math 079, 085, 095 Tutoring
On-Campus Hours (Room S205)
Mondays:
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesdays:
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays:
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursdays:
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fridays:
Call for availability
Online Teams Hours
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Mondays
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Thursdays
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Fridays
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Issues accessing tutoring? Call 203-285-2217 or 203-285-2519
English ENG 066, 091, 099A Tutoring
On-Campus Hours (Room S205)
Mondays:
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesdays:
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesdays:
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (ONLINE)
Thursdays:
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fridays:
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Online Hours
How to set-up ONLINE Tutoring
Go to Online Developmental English Tutoring, then select day and time to make an appointment.
Wednesdays:
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fridays
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
FYS Faculty & Staff
Math
Michelle Breaker – Department Chair MBreaker@gatewayct.edu
Amanda Sweeney ASweeney@gatewayct.edu
Teresa Cull TCull@gatewayct.edu
English
Elizabeth Keefe – Academic Coordinator EKeefe@gatewayct.edu
Julie Kostka jkostka@gwcc.commnet.edu
Kate Babbitt KBabbit@gatewayct.edu
Eric Maroney EMaroney@gatewayct.edu
Keira Robilotto krobilotto@gwcc.commnet.edu
Rose-Mary Rodrigues RRodrigues@gatewayct.edu