Tutoring in the Excellence Program is assistance provided by the Academic Support and Accessibility Center (MATNA) and special programs (Attention in Academia, Being a Student, Kfir) for eligible students who are struggling with their studies. 

The Excellence Program is intended for students with a GPA of 85 or higher who have been approved by the department chair and are interested in joining the teaching assistant staff. Candidates will undergo an interview with the MATNA staff or the staff of the various programs.

The program includes individual and/or group sessions with students in the track who need academic assistance throughout the semester. Participation in the program will entitle students to an exemption from a seminar equivalent to 6 credit points.

1. Commitment

An outstanding student participating in the excellence program commits to:  

• Complete 75 academic hours, or 56 calendar hours (60 minutes each), during the academic year. The practicum will take place throughout the semester, including the exam period. 
• To demonstrate seriousness, perseverance, and dedication throughout the practice process. 
• Accurately report the actual practice hours on the tracking form after each session.   
• Attend the training sessions that will take place during the semester (attendance is approved as a practice hour). 
• To maintain the confidentiality of the students I mentor during and after the practicum, both with regard to their personal information and the topics discussed during the practicum sessions.  
• Private lessons are not permitted with students during or after the practical training period in which they participated, until the end of their studies, unless approved by the relevant program coordinator. 

2. The Consideration:

Recognition of the program in lieu of a seminar paper:
Participation in the Excellence Program grants an exemption from the seminar paper and awards 6 credit points. Participation in the program requires compliance with all specified conditions and obligations, and a final evaluation will be based on clear criteria (see details below). Students must contact the Student Affairs Office to claim this benefit.

Grading Scale: The assignment will be graded based on the following criteria:

Tailored to the student's needs (15 points).

Maintaining an open, patient, and respectful relationship with the student (15 points).

Commitment to the scheduled practice times (14 points).

Preparing in advance for the meetings (14 points).

Provide progress updates to the project coordinator and consult as needed (14 points).

Structuring the Sessions – Aligning Expectations, Summarizing, and Setting Goals for the Future (14 points).

Attendance at training sessions for practitioners (14 points).

Scoring will be based on the following scale:

0 points: "Never"

3 points: "To a very limited extent"

6 points: "To a small extent"

9 Points: "Sometimes"

12 Points: "Most of the Time"

15 Points: "Always"

The final grade for the assignment will be determined after weighing all the criteria and based on a joint evaluation by the students and the project coordinator.

3. Please note:

In the event of non-compliance with the terms and conditions, an investigation will be conducted by the Mentoring Program Coordinator or the faculty, and your participation in the Excellence Program may be terminated.  

4. Commitment:

I, the undersigned, am participating in the Excellence Program for Young Teaching Assistants at Ono Academic College and hereby agree to the terms stated above.