STUDENT SERVICES

Student Services at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College supplement the instructional programs and assist students in successful school entry, retention and in transfer to baccalaureate institutions. 

ACADEMIC ADVISING

To assist students with proper course selection, sequencing, addressing academic problems, and making career and transfer choices. Each student is assigned an academic advisor upon admission to the college, based upon their career goals.  Students are required to meet with their advisor when selecting courses each semester to discuss progress, and to plan for timely program completion.  Academic advisors are full-time instructors at LCOOCC.

CAREER SERVICES

            The mission of the Career Center is to assist students with career development throughout all stages of their education and to instill a sense of career development as a lifelong process.  Career services will assist students by helping them answer the three fundamental questions of the career development process:

1.       Who am I?  Assessment of life priorities, interests, aptitudes, and skills.

2.       Where am I going?  Doing research of possible career paths and making short and long range goals.

3.       How do I get there?  Action plan of education and training needed to achieve goals, developing skills, and self-marketing within the job market (e.g. networking, resume writing, and interviewing).

Career services will help students answer these questions by offering students individualized counseling, workshops, and a host of career development resources including, software, videos, and literature.  Students, community members, and alumni of Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College are encouraged to utilize the various resources of the Career Center to help ensure their career development success.  For more information call 715.634.4790  Extension 163.

SKILLS COURSES

            Some students enter college with a need for skills development in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics.  This may be because the student has been out of school for a number of years and needs a refresher course, or the student did not take the college preparatory track in high school. During orientation for new students the college administers a placement exam, and with these results will advise students on appropriate entry-level courses.  Students enrolling in General Skills courses, (General English, General Math, General Science, Adult Basic Education – ALP Courses), will not receive degree credit for these courses, but will gain advantageous preparatory skills for successful participation in collegiate-level classes.

 

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

            This service is designed to assist qualified students in attaining success throughout their LCOOCC experience.  Student Support Services is a federally funded Department of Education TRIO program designed to provide students with general skills courses, tutoring, counseling, career development, and academic advising.  Federal guidelines specify that students eligible for Student Support Services meet one or more of three criteria.  They must have a limited income, be a first-generation college student (meaning neither parent received a four-year college degree), or have a disability.  Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Student Support Services Office as early as possible to arrange for services.  For more information, write or call:

            Student Support Services                                     

            Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College
            13466 W. Trepania Road
            Hayward, WI   54843
            715.634.4790   Extension 119

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PROGRAMMING

Many students seeking a college education left high school prior to their graduation.  The college offers support and programming for students to complete a General Education Diploma (GED), or a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).  Instruction to prepare students for these tests is available on campus and testing is conducted on a weekly basis during the academic year.  Students pursuing an equivalency diploma may concurrently take two (2) college courses with the written permission of their academic advisor.

MEDICAL AND DENTAL REFERRALS

The nearby tribal clinics meet the needs for Native American students in accessing medical and mental health care.  Referrals may be made to alcohol and drug programs, a time-out shelter or Respite Care.  LCOOCC facilitates scheduling of services but assumes no financial obligation whatsoever.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY

            Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College students and staff promote a healthy lifestyle by adhering to a policy of being drug and alcohol free on campus, at the College’s Outreach sites, and at all college functions. The Dean of Student Services or Campus Coordinator will initiate the following procedure if a student is suspected of using drugs/alcohol on campus.

1.       Inform student through Student Services that they are suspected of drug/alcohol abuse.

2.       Suggest to the student that they seek counseling and/or assessment.

3.       Collect documentation on abusive behavior.

4.       If behavior continues and supportive documentation is obtained, refer student to appropriate social service agency.

5.       If student refuses services and abusive behavior continues, the student will be expelled from the college.

Referral Information:

1.       Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College Dean of Student Services (715) 634-4790. Ext. 107.

2.       Lac Courte Oreilles Community Health Center, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, (715) 634-4153.

3.       Alcohol and Drug Abuse Information and Referral Center of Sawyer County, (715) 634-8270.

STUDENT ASSOCIATION

            The Student Association, comprised of elected student representatives, sponsors many activities each semester.  The purposes of the Student Association are to:

  1. Provide opportunities to develop leadership skills;
  2. act as a liaison between students, staff and faculty;
  3. act as a liaison between students and the Board of Regents; and,
  4. provide opportunities for students to host events such as Pow-wows, dances and parties.

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

            A description of Students’ Rights and Responsibilities may be found in the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College Student Handbook.  This handbook is distributed and reviewed during student orientation.  The semester orientation schedule is printed in the Calendar at the end of this catalog.

STUDENT TRANSPORTATION

            Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College provides van service for students who reside on the LCO Reservation.  This service is provided at the cost of $250 per student, per semester.  Students needing this service may sign up for transportation in the Registrar’s Office.

DISABLED STUDENTS

            Individuals who have a disability, either permanent or temporary, which might affect their ability to perform in a class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the start of the semester.  Adaptations of methods, materials or testing may be made as required to provide for equitable participation.

Also, in accordance with the American Disabilities Act, the college designates parking spaces for disabled visitors and students.  There is a wheelchair available upon request.  The campus is barrier free and accessible to those in wheelchairs.

SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT POLICY

All Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College buildings are smoke-free.  A smoker’s shelter is available for student use during winter months.

FINANCIAL AID

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College administers a variety of financial aids and work-study programs for students who demonstrate financial need.  Currently, the college can assist with Federal PELL grants, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants, (FSEOG), Federal College Work Study (FCWS), Wisconsin Minority grants, Tuition grants, WI Indian Grants (WIG), the Talent Incentive Program, (TIP), Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Veterans Administration funds, American Indian College Fund Scholarships, and a limited number of scholarships from the college.

To assist in the development of a financial aid package, students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  The financial aid staff will assist in the review and processing of required documents or applications, but it is the student’s responsibility to complete and submit all financial aid applications.  Appointments should be made with the Financial Aid Office well in advance of registering for classes.  This enables the student to take advantage of all the financial aid grants and scholarships that are available.

Federal statutes mandate that LCOOCC monitor students’ academic progress made toward a degree or certificate.  This is done in accordance with the criteria outlined in the student classification section of this catalog and the student handbook.  The purpose of the academic standard criteria is to ensure that federal financial aid is used solely for students who are pursuing an educational program goal and who show marked progress toward the completion of the degree or certificate they are seeking.

ELDERS

Any student, 55 years of age or older, who does not receive other forms of financial aid, may request a scholarship to cover all tuition and fee costs.  See the Financial Aid Office for scholarship forms.

APPEAL PROCEDURE

            If a student is denied financial aid, they have the right to submit a written petition to the Financial Aid Committee within 15 days after receipt of notice.  The Financial Aid Committee will then review the student’s appeal that may include, but not be limited to; illness, a change in employment schedule, family tragedy, or other extenuating circumstances that were beyond the reasonable control of the student.  The student must be prepared to offer any proof or documentation that substantiates their appeal claims to the Committee’s satisfaction.  Upon successful appeal, the student’s aid package will be reinstated for a probationary semester.  The decision of the Financial Aid Committee is final.

LIBRARY SERVICES

            The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College Library plays a dual role as it serves both the Lac Courte Oreilles College and the community at large.  It has a special Native American collection comprised of books, magazines, newspapers, audio tapes, videos, and CD-ROM programs.  There is a children’s section; a grantsmanship center, a reference collection and a general circulating collection.  Patron stations are available for accessing CD-ROM databases that include full-text periodical and newspaper indexes.  Two stations are available for accessing the library on-line catalog.  Another computer station is dedicated for health research through select databases and the Internet.  The library is also a depository for Wisconsin documents.  Interlibrary loan services are provided to those seeking additional materials.  Extended services are provided to the Senior and HeadStart Centers.

            The library is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. all year except for July.  Night hours are offered when the college is in session.  Library cards are available for everyone.