Oglala Lakota College Introduction The Student Support Services

Oglala Lakota College

Introduction: • The Student Support Services began at Oglala Lakota College in the Fall of 1993. • One of the TRIO programs funded by the U. S. Dept. of Education. • Serves 200 students a year, 50 students from Pine Ridge/Oglala

Student Support Services Program Purpose: • To provide opportunities for academic development • To assist students with OLC requirements. • To motivate or help students reach the completion of their academic goals.

Program Eligibility: The program targets students who are • First Generation-meaning your parents do not have a four year degree. • Low-income • Students with disabilities.

Student Support Services Program • The SSS Program will assist eligible student with academic related problems and provide a network of support services. • By providing these services, the SSS Program helps increase college retention and graduation rates • The SSS Staff coordinates services with all District centers to better serve program participants.

Services: • Tutoring-the main service component • Tutor Labs (Friday or Sunday) • Mentoring • Peer Mentoring • Academic Advising • Personal Counseling • Financial Aid application assistance • Scholarship Application help • Cultural Activities • Other Services

Peer Mentoring Program The main purpose is to assist new and Freshman Students with adjusting to the academic environment at OLC. The peer mentor: • • • Is a Junior or Senior in good standing. Is a Full or ¾ time student. Is Computer literate Understands the OLC Student Handbook Is Flexible Provides Tutoring if needed.

Peer Mentoring Participants Student Participants: • Must be First Generation and Low income. • New OLC Students • Freshman (less than 30 credit hours) • BE willing to meet with and maintain contact with Peer Mentor and SSS Staff • BE active in program activities

Grant Aid • To receive SSS program grant aid, students must be current participants in the SSS project who are Freshman and receiving PELL. • Student MUST successfully complete 12 credit hours per semester in order to receive Grant Aid. • Student MUST be active in the SSS Program (receive tutoring, attend workshops and other activities).

Activities:

Pine Ridge College Center Student Support Services SSS Counselor—Thalia Wilson • Serves Pine Ridge and Oglala College Centers • Phone: 867 -1528 • Email: tcook@olc. edu SSS Peer Mentor—Anna Diaz • Serves freshmen/new students at PRCC • Phone: 867 -1528

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