BUCKHANNON, West Virginia —   West Virginia Wesleyan College’s The Learning Center & Accessibility Services’ Walk-in Tutoring Program has been awarded certification as a Level I International Tutor Training Program by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).

To earn ITTPC certification, The Learning Center & Accessibility Services successfully completed CRLA’s peer review process and demonstrated that its tutor training program meets established standards for tutor selection, training, direct service and program evaluation.

The Walk-In Tutoring Program provides faculty-recommended tutors who are trained and supervised to assist students with the goal of promoting independence in learning. Tutors can help students understand how to complete homework and other assignments, determine how and what to study, figure out professor expectations, etc.

Anita Dib, director of The Learning Center & Accessibility Services, said, “This achievement recognizes The Learning Center & Accessibility Service’s commitment to providing tutors with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver effective academic support and reflects the program’s dedication to quality, professional development, and student success. We have maintained this certification since 2002.”

CRLA’s International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC) is a nationally and internationally recognized certification that promotes high-quality tutor training and academic support programs. For more than 30 years, CRLA has been a leader in learning assistance, reading, and academic support, serving professionals and programs dedicated to student success.

ABOUT CRLA
The College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) is a professional organization dedicated to supporting student learning and academic success through professional development, collaboration, research, and standards for learning assistance programs. For more information about CRLA and ITTPC, visit [CRLA Website].

ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN COLLEGE
West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) is a private, four-year residential liberal arts and sciences college in Buckhannon, West Virginia. A tradition of excellence for 135 years, West Virginia Wesleyan is home to 14 Fulbright Scholars. The Princeton Review ranked Wesleyan as one of its 2026 Best Colleges in the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States. U.S. News & World Report’s 2026  Best College Rankings designated Wesleyan second in Best Value – Regional Universities (South). WVWC offers students nearly 60 majors and 40 minors; graduate programs in athletic training, business administration, creative writing, nursing and counseling; 22 NCAA Division II athletic programs; multiple performing arts groups; and more than 50 organizations. Founded in 1890, the College is closely affiliated with the United Methodist Church and abides by the Wesley doctrine that emphasizes service to others. For more information, visit wvwc.edu.