Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
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| What is Student Support Services? |
| Student Support Services provides assistance to students in math, writing, reading, and study skills. SSS also provides career and personal counseling to eligible participants. These services are offered under a federal grant called TRIO and students who meet the criteria set by the grant program receive ongoing academic assistance, counseling, mentoring, and participation into a variety of cultural enrichment programs. |
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| How was I selected? |
| Please refer to our About page. |
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| What cultural enrichment activities are offered to participants of the SSS program? |
| Each year a number of activities are planned to promote cultural awareness. From plays and performances in the Chicago area, to canoeing in the remote wilderness of Northern Michigan, SSS offers a variety of opportunities for students to connect on a personal level with one another, as well as with the SSS staff. We have also attended performances by Blue Man Group, participated in a murder mystery dinner theatre production, and canoed and kayaked down meandering, beautiful Manistee River. These excursions are completely free to SSS participants. |
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| Can I walk in for assistance or do I need to schedule an appointment? |
| If a specialist is available, then he or she will accept walk in appointments. However, it is preferable that students schedule appointments. |
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| How long do appointments last? |
| Generally, appointments last fifty minutes. |
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| If needed, can I meet with a specialist on a weekly basis? |
| Yes! If both the specialist and the student feel it is needed, weekly standing appointments are available to continue improving the student's academic performance. |
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| Is there any fee to use these services? |
| No, there is no charge to receive assistance for academics or participate in any of the cultural trips. The grant provides funds for all cultural trips. |
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| What is Academic & Learning Services? |
| See the Academic & Learning Services website for more information on their services. |
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| Can anyone use the services at the Academic Achievement Center? |
| Yes, any student may receive assistance on math, writing, reading, and study skills through Academic & Learning Services. |
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| How is Academic & Learning Services different from Student Support Services? |
| Academic & Learning Services is not grant funded and it is available to all students at Aquinas College. |
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| What if I need assistance for a specific course such as a foreign language class or a geography class? Can I get tutoring? |
| Yes, you can! |
