Comm Tutoring Center

The COMM Tutoring Center (CTC) provides FREE academic support and mentorship for ALL (and only) CSULB COMM classes, including upper division, lower division, core, and elective COMM courses.

We are open in the spring and fall semester starting on week 2 through the last week of classes. We do not offer tutoring during finals, on all university-recognized holidays/closures, and during the inter-sessions (Summer and Winter).

Please note: Peer mentors’ advice never supersedes the guidance of the professor or the best judgment of the student.

Our motto is:
Work Smarter and Better Together

Our mission is:
To offer peer-directed academic support and professional mentorship to all CSULB students in their communication classes

Our vision is:
To provide a homebase for guidance and connectedness for all COMM students at CSULB

Meet the Fall 2024 Peer Mentor Team!

Violet Yamasaki

CTC Co-Captain

Core COMM Classes Completed

200 Johnson
300 Hartzell
306 Mao
307 Rodriguez
330 Abrams

All COMM Classes Completed
110 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
200 Johnson
220 Equivalent
300 Hartzell
306 Mao
307 Rodriguez
330 Abrams
411 Kreiser
415 Hartzell
421 Bolkan

LEXY WITKOWSKI

CTC Co-Captain

Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Heyse
306 Equivalent
307 Russell
330 Abrams

All COMM Classes Completed

110 Equivalent
130 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
132 Equivalent
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Heyse
306 Equivalent
307 Russell
330 Abrams
439 Husain
358 Kelsey
411 Kreiser
421 Bolkan

MARY CATIPAY

Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Heyse
306 Mao
307 Park

All COMM Classes Completed

110 Utely
130 Janke
131 Eisenstadt
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Heyse
306 Mao
307 Park
344 Young
421 Bolkan
422 Kahn
432 Young

JANICE DIAZ DE LIRA

Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Johnson
300 Duerringer
301 Husain
306 Pulido
307 Park
330 Abrams

All COMM Classes Completed

110 Equivalent
130 Equivalent
131 Eisenstadt
132 Equivalent
334 Johnson
335 Johnson
337 Jones
344 Young
400 McCroskey
414 McPherson
439 Husain
442 Heyse

MEGAN DODGEN

Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Johnson
300 Fox
301 Johnson
306 Pulido
330 Abrams

All COMM Classes Completed

110 Equivalent
130 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
200 Johnson
300 Fox
301 Johnson
306 Pulido
330 Abrams
333 Sauceda
337 Jones
352 Rich
412 Pfister

ANNIKA FISK

Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Johnson
300 Fox
306 Pulido
307 Park
330 Rich

All COMM Classes Completed

110 McPherson
130 Ruiz De Castilla
131 Eisenstadt
200 Johnson
300 Fox
306 Pulido
307 Park
330 Rich
331 Cooper
335 Lyrse
499 Pulido

BRIANNA MAGANA

Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Pfister
306 Cargile
307 Park
330 Mao

All COMM Classes Completed

110 Bishop
130 Johnson
131 Eisenstadt
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Pfister
306 Cargile
307 Park
330 Mao
309 McPherson
400 McCroskey
410 Rodriguez
411 Kreiser

JULIETTE NGUYEN

Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Johnson
300 Fox
301 Johnson
306 Cargile
307 Russell
330 Mao

All COMM Classes Completed

110 Rodriguez
130 Gradis
131 Eisenstadt
200 Johnson
300 Fox
301 Johnson
306 Cargile
307 Russell
330 Mao
334 Johnson
344 Young
425 Rich

JOAN SIMIEN

Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Johnson
306 Mao
307 McCroskey

All COMM Classes Completed

110 Equivalent
130 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Johnson
306 Mao
307 McCroskey
334 Johnson
335 Whitney
337 Jones
423 Kahn
443 Cargile

VIVIAN TRAN

Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Johnson
300 Hartzell
301 Hartzell
306 Pulido
330 Rich

All COMM Classes Completed

110 Rodriguez
130 Velarde
131 Eisenstadt
200 Johnson
300 Hartzell
301 Hartzell
306 Pulido
330 Rich
334 Kopp
335 Johnson
355 Moldoveanu
411 Kreiser
421 Derme
431 Kreiser

LAUREN VANCE

Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Eisenstadt
306 McCroskey
330 Mao

All COMM Classes Completed

110 Equivalent
130 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
200 Kelsey
300 Duerringer
301 Eisenstadt
306 McCroskey
307 Mao
344 Young
400 McCroskey

SERGIO VASQUEZ

Core COMM Classes Completed
200 Kelsey
300 Fox
301 Hartzell
306 Pulido
307 Russell

All COMM Classes Completed

110 Equivalent
130 Equivalent
131 Equivalent
200 Kelsey
300 Fox
301 Hartzell
306 Pulido
307 Russell
337 Jones
439 Hanna

Director of the COMM Tutoring Center

Dr. Stacy Young
Office Location: AS-352
Email: sly.young@csulb.edu

Please visit the CTC Scheduling system to book your appointment

Appointments scheduled during traditional CTC business hours (i.e., Monday thru Thursday 9am-5pm) can be attended either in person (in AS-351) or via video chat (Microsoft Teams).

Appointments scheduled outside of traditional CTC business hours (i.e., outside of the regular M-Th 9am-5pm hours) will be held exclusively via video chat on Microsoft Teams.

How can I become a Peer Mentor for the COMM Tutoring Center?

For individuals interested in serving as a Peer Mentor for the COMM Tutoring Center in an upcoming semester, please complete the Peer Mentor Application and submit it by the deadline noted on the application (which is typically by 12-noon on the first Friday in November for spring enrollment and the first Friday in April for fall enrollment).

How are Peer Mentors selected?

Peer Mentors are chosen based on:
1. Strong overall GPA in the Major
2. Eligibility (i.e., students must be COMM majors and must have completed COMM 200 as well as at least 3 of the core COMM classes [300, 301, 306, 307, 330] with a B or better),
3. Recommendations from faculty,
4. Breadth of course coverage represented on the team
5. Motivation/goals of service

Once chosen as a Peer Mentor, what happens next?

Selected individuals are invited to enroll in the designated upper division (400-level) course. Please be sure to speak with a COMM Undergraduate Advisor to ensure how this course will fit in your program of study in preparation for graduation.

Why should I consider applying to be a Peer Mentor?

Peer Mentors overwhelmingly find the experience to be a positive one. They have a flexible schedule while earning units for their service. They get to apply the communication skills that are covered in our classes to real-life situations. They make important contributions to our department as a meaningful way to give back and to inspire other students. It is a great resume builder and a wonderful opportunity to network with fellow COMM students (as well as faculty members). I encourage you to visit the center to speak with current Peer Mentors to learn more about their first-hand experiences and perceptions about this type of service-learning opportunity.

If you have any questions about what Peer Mentors do or whether or not this service-learning internship would be a good fit for you, please contact the Director of the COMM Tutoring Center, Dr. Young (sly.young@csulb.edu)