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Math Assistance Center

About the MAC

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Writing Assistance Center

About the WAC

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Math Assistance Center (MAC)

At the Math Assistance Center (MAC), located in the E.Y. Berry Library, free tutoring is available for all students taking any level of mathematics. No appointment is needed. Just stop in and get help from our amazing mentors. Check out the MAC Staff tab to find out more about our mentors and check the Fall 2025 schedule to find a time when they are available. If you have any questions please reach out to us at MAC@BHSU.edu.

Math Assistance Center Fall 2025 Schedule

Location: EY Berry Library
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Friday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
10:00 AM	Katie, Ruth	Levi	Katie, Ruth	Levi	Katie, Ruth
11:00 AM	Colby	Katie, Trinity	Colby	Katie, Trinity	Colby
12:00 PM	Katie, Colby	Trinity	Colby, Katie	Trinity, Michael	Katie, Colby
1:00 PM	Colby	Michael	Colby	Michael	Colby
2:00 PM	Trinity, Colby	Michael	Trinity, Colby	Michael	Closed
3:00 PM	Trinity, Levi	Trinity	Trinity, Levi	Michael	Closed
4:00 PM	Michael, Levi	Trinity, Colby	Trinity, Levi	Kaitlyn	Closed
5:00 PM	Michael	Colby	Michael	Kaitlyn	Closed
6:00 PM	Michael	Colby	Michael	Kaitlyn	Closed
7:00 PM	Michael	Colby	Michael	Kaitlyn	Closed

A Math Center tutor and a student engaged in a discussion around a table with books and laptops in the Math Center.

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Director

A woman with long brown hair stands in a forest of tall pine trees, smiling directly at the camera. She's wearing a white hoodie with a black Mickey Mouse outline on the front.

Hello! My name is Erin Madden, and I grew up in Rapid City. I graduated from BHSU with a degree in Human Services. However, my experiences as a math tutor led me to return to school so that I could teach math at the college level. I earned my bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Eastern Illinois University and my master’s in teaching mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I enjoy playing board games with my family, anything Disney related, softball, and bowling.

Tutors

A young woman with long blonde hair sits on a bench outdoors. She is wearing a black top with white daisies and is smiling at the camera with her hands clasped in her lap.

Hello! My name is Kaitlyn and I am a junior majoring in Math and minoring in Outdoor Education. I love hiking and solving equations. I am very excited to work with you!

A young woman with long brown hair smiles at the camera, with a white tent structure in the background. She is wearing a brown and white plaid flannel over a light-colored shirt and a gold chain necklace.

Hello, I am Katie Jorgenson. My goal is to become a high school math teacher in the future. I enjoy spending time with my cows and horses, which are a cherished hobby I have had for a long time. With a love for the color sage green, I find balance between my academic pursuits and the country lifestyle I love.

A young man with short brown hair and a backwards baseball cap stands on a train. He has a tattoo on his forearm and is looking up and to the side, away from the camera.

Hey guys, my name is Colby. I am a Physics and Mathematics student here at BH. I grew up here in Spearfish and decided to stay for school because I love the town and the surrounding scenery. I like to spend my free time going on night hikes, walking around town, and going disc golfing. Come say hi!

A man with short blond hair looks straight at the camera with a neutral expression. He is wearing a dark, collared shirt

Hi, my name is Michael. I am a junior majoring in Mathematics and Science Education. I am a non-traditional student with a background in industrial manufacturing. I worked in the truss field for quite a few years, designing and building structural components for buildings. My wife, Melinda, and I have one son, Stefan, who is a sophomore at Spearfish High School. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, woodworking, and exploring the beautiful nature of the Black Hills.

Hi! I’m a chemistry major with a love for science, math, and helping people learn. I am committed to continuous learning and personal development, always seeking new knowledge and skills! When I'm not tutoring, you’ll probably find me hiking a trail, or baking something sweet.

My name is Trinity. I am a senior at BH majoring in Math and Biology Education. I’m excited to teach others and practice my teaching skills so please stop and see us in the MAC. 

My name is Levi Siewert, and I’m planning to major in math. I enjoy learning new skills such as juggling, card magic, and more, I like collecting, and I’ve played baseball for many years.

The Writing Center provides BHSU students the following services:

One-on-one consultations for any kind of writing assignment and at any stage of the writing process, including understanding an assignment, taking notes, developing a thesis, organizing the first draft, or revising and editing a final draft
Assistance in researching, documenting sources, and avoiding plagiarism.
Assistance in group writing projects
Reviews of grammar and punctuation rules
Advice on writing a résumé, application letter, or professional portfolio
Feedback for prepared speeches and presentations

Students do not necessarily need an appointment to visit the center. The Writing Center is designed as an Open Writing Lab, a place and space for student writers to work on their essays, papers, and speeches with the added advantage of consultants on hand to offer feedback and answer questions. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows, and students are welcome to work independently and seek feedback from consultants when they are available. We have workstations and reference materials available, as well as drafting computers and access to wireless printing.

The Writing Center is open fall and spring semesters. Students can make in person or online appointments by going to WCOnline and registering with our online scheduling program. Walk-ins are always welcome as space allows. We are located on the first floor of the EY Berry Library.

We also offer online consultations for distance and online students. See below for more information.

Hours

Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sunday 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Online Appointments

The Writing Assistance Center offers online appointments for distance students via our online scheduling system WCOnline. Below is a step-by-step breakdown of how to schedule and participate in an online appointment:

Please use Chrome or Firefox as your browser for all online appointments.
Go to WCOnline and register by clicking on the registration link above the log-in box.
Once you have registered, log in to WCOnline to schedule your appointment.
When viewing our schedule, select a white box (which reflects available times), and fill out the appointment form. You can schedule either a 30-minute or 60-minute session.
Make sure to select “Meet Online” when making your appointment, and be careful to save your appointment. You should receive an email confirmation regarding your appointment.
5-10 minutes before your scheduled session, log in to WCOnline and click on your scheduled appointment which will appear in red.
On the appointment screen, a link will appear that reads "Start or Join Online Consultation.” Click on this link, and it will take you to a chat room.
If you want to interact with your consultant via video chat, make sure to enable your webcam and microphone by selecting “allow” at the top of the screen. Alternatively, you can use the text chat feature on the right-hand side of the screen.
You can upload your essay by clicking on the box with arrows located at the top right side of your screen. You will use this same box to export your essay at the end of the session so you can save any alterations you make to your essay.
You should expect to have an interactive and dynamic session with your consultant in which you discuss your assignment, writing process, and goals. Your consultant will not edit your paper for you, but they will help you gain the necessary skills to improve your writing. Enjoy your session.

E-Tutoring

You do not need to be present in any way for this type of appointment. Just upload your document and wait for the written feedback.

Log in or create your profile as above
Choose a day and time you want your essay reviewed. Be sure to click the box for eTutoring
Upload your essay as a Word doc./docx. (Required)
The consultant will read through and provide written comments in the margins. When they are finished, they will upload the document back into the appointment, whereupon you will receive an email notifying you that your feedback has been completed.
After you receive notification, you can click back into your appointment to retrieve the document and view the feedback.

Writing Assistance Center (WAC)

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Contact the WAC at 605.642.6922 with any questions or for troubleshooting. We are happy to help with any part of the registration, scheduling, or appointment process.

Dual Credit Students: If you are attempting to use WCOnline from your high school, you may have difficulty accessing the online chatroom due to your school's firewall settings. If you experience this issue, you might schedule your appointment for a time when you have access to a different computer/network. Or you can contact us directly for alternative options.

Schedule Your Appointment Today

If you have questions about the registration process, please call 605.642.6922 or stop by the WAC for assistance.