SUCCESS CENTER

Testing Services

We offer general and make up testing services. We also offer ADA services for tests such as distraction free room, extended testing time, and test reader accommodations.

Step One

You will discuss your testing options with your instructor. Your instructor will complete the Success Center Testing Authorization Form. You will be given the Success Center Makeup Testing - Student Copy portion of this form.

Step Two

You will schedule your testing appointment with the Success Center by calling 419.267.1447 or emailing success@northweststate.edu or in person at Office A101N. Available testing hours will be on your portion of the testing form. When scheduling for ADA Accommodations that include a Distraction Free Room and/or a Test Reader, please give a 48 hour notice to help prepare for the accommodations when scheduling your test.

Step Three

Come to the Success Center Office located at A101N for your test. Make sure to bring your NSCC student photo ID with you as well as any items needed for your test.

Success Center Testing Authorization Form

Tutoring Services

We offer tutoring services in a variety of ways:

• Visit the Learning Lounge (located near the Bookstore)
• Face-to-Face or remote options available
• By Appointment
• Email success@northweststate.edu to schedule
• Online – drop-in tutoring or one-on-one
• Visit etutoring.ohiolink.edu

Walk In Style Tutoring

We have areas dedicated to Math and Writing located in the Success Center where students can walk in and see the tutor that is available. There are also walk in style tutoring opportunities for life sciences, business, and computer courses.

Days and Times for Walk In Tutoring may vary each semester. You can see those on the following Semester Tutoring Flyers:

• Meet your Learning Lounge Tutors
• Meet your Virtual Learning Lounge Tutors
• Writing Lab Tutoring Information

Tutoring by Appointment

Tutoring that needs to be scheduled are for small groups as well as one-on-one. You can make these arrangements by contacting the Success Center by phone 419.267.1447 or email success@northweststate.edu or in person at A101N. You will be connected with a tutor and the schedule will be worked out between you and the tutor.

One-on-one tutoring is coordinated through the Success Center and is offered in the Learning Lounge or during approved faculty office hours.

Online Tutoring

Drop In Etutoring

Northwest State Learners have access to online tutoring through OhioLINK and is called eTutoring. The services can be for a Group, One-on-One, or Drop-In Style.

• Live eTutoring sessions are in an online room within the eTutoring platform room, utilizing audio, a whiteboard, document-sharing and instant messaging.
• Writing reviews are where a learner can receive written encouragement and suggestions on improving their written work.

The link to access eTutoring through OhioLINK can be found in your myNSCC student portal under the STUDENT tab on the left and then the TOOLS & RESOURCES tab in the upper right corner or sign up for OhioLINK eTutoring now at etutoring.ohiolink.edu.

• Your first log in will be to sign up using your NSCC student email and password. You will then create a profile for yourself.
• To use the services on eTutoring for your Writing Assignments, select Submit Written Assignments in the upper right corner.
• To use the services on eTutoring for other subjects select Find Services in the upper left corner and then use the List View or the Schedule View to find the subject and available tutor time that you prefer.

Success Tools

Know our online platform for your classes - SAKAI

• Access through your myNSCC student portal
• Know how to use SAKAI, see the Study Tool

Hours of class time and study time

• 3 credit hours (typically one course) is 3 hours in class time plus 6-9 hours of study time per week (this is an estimate)
• 12 credit hours (full time, typically 4 classes) is 12 hours in class time plus 24-36 hours of study time per week (this is an estimate)

Time Management Tips

• Write out your schedule each week
• Map out your assignments
• Use your NSCC Student Planner
• Know how many hours in a day you are doing your tasks, such as, in class time, homework and studying, caring for family, working, exercising, sleeping, eating, etc.

Build Study Habits

• Set a study schedule for yourself
• Find a spot to study on campus
• The Learning Lounge in the Success Center
• The Library
• Collaborate/Study rooms upstairs in A Building
• There are many places that have table and chairs all over campus
• Remember to take regular breaks, get up and move around
• Join or create your own Study Group

Stay Organized

• Create daily or weekly checklists to help manage your course work
• Create a folder on your desktop for each course, label it with the name of your course. In this folder save your course syllabus, assignments, and any other documents needed for the course

On Demand Tutorials

gcfglobal.org offers information and free lessons on more than 200 topics from Microsoft Office and email, Reading, Math, and More!

Early Warning Alerts

If you are not attending or have missed many assignments without communication with your instructor, you will be reported to the Success Center Coordinator as an Early Alert. You may also be reported if you are not making progress in your class.

We will try to reach out to you, so please be responsive during this time as we are wanting to help you get back on track. There may be different options available to you for next steps and either your Advisor, TRIO Coach, Instructor, or the Success Center Coordinator will explain those options to you.

Tips to not be reported as an Early Alert, communicate with your instructor and discuss any issues with your instructor, Academic Advisor, TRIO Coach, etc. Attend your classes and be prepared for classes and complete your assignments.

Academic Standing

Academic Standing is verified at the end of each semester. Learners remain in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Learners are placed on academic probation or suspension when the GPA falls below minimum levels. Learners on probation or suspension will work with the Success Center Coordinator to develop an Academic Success Plan. In addition, learners on probation or suspension will be required to take the GSD100 Success Seminar course.

Academic Probation

Learners are placed on academic probation at the end of any semester, including summer, in which their cumulative grade point average falls below the following minimum levels:

Learners will remain on academic probation until such time as their cumulative GPA meets or exceeds the minimum levels referenced above. While on probation, learners may register for a maximum of 12 credit hours.

Academic Suspension

A learner on probation will be suspended at the end of any semester, including summer, if the minimum GPA is not reached while on probation. There will be no suspension if the semester GPA is 2.0 or the learner shows significant progress as determined by the Vice President for Academics.

The period of suspension will be for one academic semester, excluding summer. Learners will be required to develop an Academic Success Plan with the Success Center Coordinator that is approved by the Division Dean prior to being released from academic suspension by the Vice President for Academics. A student may register for 6 credit hours the first semester returning from suspension.

Academic Success Plan