Metadisciplinary aspects of tutor activities in the context of lifelong learning

The attempt to describe the functional levels of a tutor is made in the article. The comparative analysis of five functional activity levels and types of practicing tutors is presented. On the basis of the analysis the three effective models "parent", "educator", and "teacher" which carry out the main functions of a tutor are emphasized. The results of social-psychological monitoring conducted in PetrSU on a sampling of 1052 respondents in December, 2017 are presented. The successes and failures of the first-year students adjustment are stated. The priority funneling of students' support during the adjustment period at the university are shown. The content of tutor activities based on the analysis of literature sources in the context of lifelong learning as metadisciplinary universal activity is considered.