Academic Success Center
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Academic Success Center
Learning Resource Center - Third Floor
Lake Julia Campus - Rhinelander
Phone: 715-365-4455 or 800-544-3039
The Academic Success Center offers courses and development services to enhance students' access to, and success in, educational programs and to enhance the ability of individuals to function effectively in an increasingly complex society.
College Preparation and Program Support Options
College Preparation Classes
College preparation courses are designed to help recent high school graduates and returning adults prepare for success in college level courses and programs. Classroom prep courses in
reading and study skills, English, and math are offered on the Rhinelander campus and online. Math Prep is offered at the Lakeland Campus through ITV. Accuplacer scores are used to determine whether entering students need to take prep courses prior to beginning an occupational or university transfer program. Students register through the Academic Advising Office before the semester begins.
Academic Skills Refresher for Program Students
Students enrolled in occupational programs or general education courses at Nicolet can work individually with Academic Success Center instructors to strengthen their academic skills while they concurrently pursue career training. Students may begin refresher instruction at any time prior to the last three weeks of the semester.
High School Completion Options
Adult High School Completion
Adults who do not have a high school diploma may enroll in courses for a General Education Development certificate (GED) or a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED). Both the GED and the HSED require students to pass tests in English, social studies, science, reading, and math. Additional courses in civics, health, and employability skills are required for the HSED. Career planning is included in both programs of study. Students may enroll at the Rhinelander campus, Lakeland campus, or any of the Academic Success outreach centers located in the district. Instruction is offered free of charge to district residents; there is a fee, however, for taking the actual GED tests. Nicolet College holds an annual graduation ceremony for students who earn a GED or HSED.
ADVANCE /HSED Contracts
The ADVANCE program provides an alternative means for high school students to earn their high school diplomas. The curriculum is approved by participating district high schools and includes opportunities for students to begin a college program while completing their high school requirements. Students receive their diplomas from their respective high schools upon successful completion of the program. The ADVANCE program is offered on the Rhinelander campus. Nicolet district students who meet the state's requirement for alternative high school programs can begin the application process by contacting their high school counselors. In addition, the Academic Success Center serves high school students through contractual arrangements with home high schools that allows students to complete an HSED. Certain restrictions apply.
Special Services and Programs
Counseling
The Academic Success Center staff provides a variety of counseling services to help students make decisions about careers and educational programs. These include orientation to high school completion options, courses for career planning and employability, individualized career planning, help with study skills and test anxiety, and referrals to Nicolet and community resources. A goal-oriented format not only addresses a student's immediate concerns but also emphasizes future plans for school and work. Students can get help selecting a college program, applying for admission to Nicolet, and securing financial aid. Counseling services use a team approach that includes the student, counselor, instructors, and staff.
Computer Basics
This course is designed to provide orientation to computer use, word processing, Windows-based software, Internet use, and the computer's role in our increasingly technological world.
English Language Learner (ELL)
The English Language Learner (ELL) program provides instruction at beginning through advanced levels for Nicolet district residents whose native language is not English. ELL classes help participants learn about the American culture and improve their English speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Instruction is tailored to meet individual needs. Students may attend at the Rhinelander campus, the Lakeland campus, or any of the Academic Success outreach centers located throughout the district.
Literacy
Nicolet's Academic Success Center staff offer basic literacy (writing, math, reading) instructional opportunities at all Academic Success learning centers.
Academic Success Program Outcomes
1. Demonstrate self-directed learning skills
2. Value self positively
3. Think critically and creatively
4. Demonstrate responsible behavior
5. Work cooperatively
6. Demonstrate computer literacy skills
7. Write at a college/program entrance level
8. Read at a college/program entrance level
9. Apply math and science skills at a college/program entrance level
revised 09/03/2008