Full Catalog - Wayne State College

10 Wayne State Collegeassistance through the Learning Center’s peer tutor program. Nationally certified tutors, available to all departments, providefree academic assistance in specific subject areas from accounting to zoology. Tutors can help to clarify homework assignments,improve study methods, and provide test-taking tips. They are trained to work closely with students in individual tutoring, andmay provide group review sessions before major tests and quizzes. Tutors are juniors and seniors with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Theyare compensated for their services with a double occupancy room in a residence hall or a ten-meal plan.Athletic Academic Program: This program (AAP), co-sponsored by the Learning Center and the Athletic Department, isdedicated to helping the student athlete succeed both in the classroom and on the playing field. Mentors work with at-risk studentathletes several times per week.STRIDE Student Support Services ProgramSTRIDE is an acronym for Students Taking Responsibility in Development and Education and is an established, federallyfundedTRIO program promoting equal access to higher education.STRIDE offers individualized and intensive academic and personal support services designed to enhance learning, increasesatisfaction with the college experience, and promote completion of requirements for graduation.Students are encouraged to take advantage of program offerings such as: one-on-one peer tutoring; peer mentoring; smallstudy groups; study skills assistance in time management and note taking; assistance with building core skills in writing, criticalthinking, and math; and private consultations with a STRIDE advisor regarding personal academic progress. STRIDE staffmembers also assist students with academic advising, career planning, disability accommodations (if needed), and personal andfinancial counseling.STRIDE services are effective. Students who are participants in STRIDE earn higher grades and graduate at a higher ratethan the campus average.To be eligible for STRIDE, a student must meet the following criteria:1) be a U.S. citizen or national or meet federal financial aid requirements;2) have a demonstrated need for academic assistance;3) be at least one of the following:a) a first generation college student orb) low income (according to federal guidelines) orc) have a documented disability.There is an application process to be accepted into STRIDE. For more information, visit the STRIDE office located on thelower level of the Student Center or phone the Director of STRIDE at 375-7500.Counseling CenterThe Counseling Center provides services to students to assist in their personal growth and adjustment to college. Studentsmay drop by in person or call to make an appointment. Emergency assistance is also available.Personal Counseling: Confidential counseling services are available, free of charge, to all WSC Students. Personalcounseling may emphasize such areas as self-growth, values clarification, stress management, human sexuality, and interpersonalrelations. Other topics that may concern students include alcohol and drug abuse, eating disorders, and a variety of possible crisissituations, such as rape, relationship breakups, or threat of suicide. Referral assistance is also provided to other resources such asStudent Health, hometown mental health centers, Campus Ministry, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Alcoholics Anonymous.Disability Services Program: The Disability Services Program provides services for students with disabilities at WayneState College. Disability Services are offered through the Counseling Center and include: determining eligibility for services,referral to appropriate resources and responding to requests for accommodations. Accommodations can include: examaccommodations, recorded books and campus reader service, computer-aided learning, learning strategies, support/discussiongroups and screening and referral for evaluation.Nutrition Information: Nutritional counseling is available in the Counseling Center to assist students with concerns abouthealthy eating, weight management, eating disorders, and other nutritional concerns.Testing Services: WSC participates in the national education testing programs listed below. Information on registration andtesting dates for the following exams may be obtained from the Counseling Center.American College Testing Program (ACT): Completion of the ACT assessment is required for all entering freshman studentswho have graduated from high school within the past three years. The ACT profile (test results) helps students in makingdecisions about college and career planning, and is used in academic advising and course placement, as appropriate. Enteringstudents should take the ACT assessment during their junior or senior year of high school.College Level Examination Program (CLEP): This program is designed to allow students to receive college credit throughthe examination process without actually taking certain college courses. CLEP examinations are administered at WSC severaltimes during the academic year. Detailed descriptions of the CLEP program, the Advanced Placement Program and Credit byInstitutional Examination are given elsewhere in this catalog.Graduate Record Examination (GRE): Students seeking admission to some graduate programs at WSC (and many othercolleges and universities) must complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test. The GRE General Testregistration is available through the Counseling Center. It is offered as an online exam. The GRE Subject Tests are also available