From the President to the assigned student advisor, assistance is provided at all levels by NWSC staff. This Advising Department maintains a team of teachers/counselors who are available by appointment to guide and advise students. Areas include academic advising, student advising, counseling, and career development. Student assistance is available to help students choose majors, explore career options, write resumes, and learn interviewing skills. Counseling may focus on issues affecting student’s studies and adjustments to college life.
In the Allied Health Programs, program instructors serve as academic advisors. It is the student’s responsibility to contact and schedule the first advising session; each student is required to arrange a minimum of one advising session each term. Areas of advising may include academic plans, career development, and resource assistance.
At the student’s request, the Advisor’s assistance may include the following
- Assist with registration and course withdrawals.
- Update student information.
- Assist in discerning student's educational goals.
- Monitor student's progress and discuss concerns, including interventions.
- Make recommendations for academic plans.
- Match student's needs with available resources, and make appropriate referrals.
- Help with student's questions about degree requirements and school policies.
- Explain accurate information regarding requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Encourage students to take responsibility for their own academic and career goals.
Learning Skills
Upon student request, the Advisor provides counseling in 20 to 30-minute sessions on study skills, test-taking strategies, time management, test anxiety, memory, concentration, motivation, reading tips, note-taking skills, and math strategies.
Tutoring
Upon student request, tutoring is available for all courses. This is provided by faculty and peer tutors by appointment. A study room is reserved for this purpose
