Student Support Services
Academic Advising
To assist students in their academic programs, the College has established a system of academic advising wherein each student is assigned to an advisor. Students enrolled in pre-health science and other select programs are assigned to the College’s first-year academic advisor, while all other students are assigned to a faculty advisor based on their program major. Advisors help students plan their academic programs, particularly during early registration and registration periods; maintain records of academic progress; and are available throughout the year for additional advising.
Advisors make every attempt to provide effective guidance to students in academic matters and refer students to those qualified to assist them with other concerns. However, the final responsibility for meeting all academic requirements for a selected program rests with the student.
Academic Support Center (Tutoring Services)
The Academic Success Center, located in the Leigh & John McNairy Library, provides students with opportunities to (1) increase their knowledge and skills through research and computer-assisted instruction, (2) receive tutorial assistance in mastering required standards of performance in a particular program, and (3) increase their knowledge and skills through use of enrichment activities. Online tutoring, at no cost, is also available to all LCC curriculum students in many subjects through a link in every Moodle course.
Academic Writing Support Services
Full-time English faculty provide academic support for curriculum students enrolled in LCC courses. Instructors focus on assisting students to reach their academic and personal goals through strengthening their writing skills. The English faculty has a vested interest in student success at LCC. All curriculum students are invited to seek out English faculty for assistance with strengthening their writing skills. Each writing session will be held in English faculty offices by appointment. Students can also stop by the Academic Support Center to request tutoring for any class, including writing intensive courses.
Career Planning and Lancer Career Connections
Career planning services are provided to students and graduates in their search for rewarding careers. Information and guidance are available to aid in career decisions. Services are available to all graduates of Lenoir Community College and current curriculum students.
The website, NCCareers.org, is available to assist students with selecting occupations that meet their needs. The site requires its users to thoughtfully consider their needs, interests, values, and abilities and enter their choices into the computer. This is a mechanism to empower program selection and career direction. Students receive printable information that includes possible career choices along with specific career information.
Additional computerized career guidance programs are available to all students through www.cfnc.org. Additional online assessment instruments such as CareerOneStop, O*NET, and JobsEQ Career Concourse assessments may be utilized to match the needs of our students with college programs and career opportunities. Educational and career resources include information on educational requirements, personal qualities, job prospects, locations, details on the nature of the work, and salary ranges, as well as area job opportunity listings. In addition, a variety of workshops and events are offered throughout the year to cater to the needs of LCC students.
Counseling Services
Lenoir Community College offers a variety of counseling services to assist students in making the most of their opportunities for academic and personal development. Counseling and guidance services are offered free of charge to every student from pre-admissions through graduation. Students may schedule an appointment for counseling sessions. Counselors are available during normal operating hours by appointment. The Counseling Department is located in the Leigh and John McNairy Library. The telephone number is 252-527-6223. Counseling Services help students develop personal awareness and skills necessary to grow and develop in ways that will allow them to accomplish their educational goals. When necessary, assessments are used to help students ascertain their interests and abilities, to help select educational programs, or to gain insight into their personal adjustment.
Services for Students with Disabilities
The Student Support and Disability Services Coordinator assists students with obtaining necessary support services and coordinates with instructors to ensure equal access to opportunities, services, and facilities to all students with documented disabilities. The Disability Services Coordinator explores and examines the specialized needs of students with disabilities. The goal is one of inclusion in the life of the College by helping them participate in and benefit from activities enjoyed by all students.
Services for students with disabilities may include comprehensive academic support, accessibility services, and parking, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Students requiring reasonable accommodation services should meet with the College's Disability Services Coordinator to self-disclose that they are a student with a disability and provide documentation regarding their disability-related needs. All documentation remains confidential. The most appropriate accommodations may be provided when, in addition to appropriate documentation, there is an interactive process between the Student Support and Disability Services Coordinator and student.
Students may request supportive services at the beginning of their academic program through graduation. Admission to the College and application for disability services are separate processes. Requests for academic accommodations should be submitted after students have met with their academic advisors and have registered for classes. Updated accommodation letters must be requested each new semester. For additional information about accommodations and support services, contact the Student Support and Disability Services Office at 252-527-6223, ext. 331. The College does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, or disability.