Curriculum:
•Two-Year Programs•General Education/College Transfer
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Student Support Services
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"The Student Support Services (SSS) program provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students towards the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The SSS program may also provide grant aid to current SSS participants who are receiving Federal Pell Grants. The goal of SSS is to increase the college retention and graduation rates of its participants and facilitate the process of transition from one level of higher education to the next."
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Student Support Services is a federally funded program that serves over 200 eligible students throughout the academic year. Our program consists of a director, transfer counselor, student diversity specialist, academic skills specialist, math specialist, and program secretary. By working in cooperation with all offices of JSCC, we provide the academic support necessary to help you stay in college and successfully meet your educational goals. SSS is located in the Strickland Center Annex on the JSCC campus.
Eligibility:
Students eligible for Student Support Services must demonstrate an academic need and meet one of the following criteria:
1. Qualify as a first generation college students, (neither parent has a four-year college degree)
2. Qualify as "low income" by meeting income limits set by the U.S. Department of Education
3. Qualify as a student with a disability (documentation required for medical or other).
Program Services include:
- Tutoring
- Accomodations for inidividuals with disabilities
- Academic, transfer, financial and personal counseling
- Study skills assistance
- Career exploration
- Support groups
- Workshops in: test-taking skills, career decision-making, stress management, time-management, financial aid, essay writing, note taking and study skills
- Cultural events, including trips to places of cultural, historical interest such as NYC and the Biltmore Hotel
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Shirley F. Price, Director Student Support Services & Upward Bound 910-296-2445 sprice@jamessprunt.edu |
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Princess Raines |
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Pam Morgan Academic Skills Specialist 910-296-2427 pmorgan@jamessprunt.edu |
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Brian Jones Upward Bound Pre-College Advisor 910-296-2022 bjones@jamessprunt.edu |
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Melvin Felton Special Needs Advisor 910-296-2447 mfelton@jamessprunt.edu |
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Lee Williams Upward Bound Pre-College Advisor 910-296-1282 lwilliams@jamessprunt.edu |
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Deboria Hill Transfer Counselor 910-296-1058 dhill@jamessprunt.edu |
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Garrett Owens Technology Assistant, Student Support Services & Upward Bound 910-296-1714 gowens@jamessprunt.edu |
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Nfassory Kake Math Skills Specialist, Student Support Services & Upward Bound 910-296-1256 nkake@jamessprunt.edu |
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Lydia Woodard Program Assistant Student Support Services & Upward Bound 910-296-2446 lwoodard@jamessprunt.edu |
1. The tutorial component supplements college tutoring by offering the following services for student participants:
- Tutoring for basic skills development in English, reading, math, and science
- Early course work preparation
- Study groups for high risk courses
- Intensive professional and peer tutoring
2. Tutoring is offered individually and in groups. The Academic Skills
Specialist trains all tutors.
3. You can sign up to be a tutor or a tutee by filling out an application
and turning it into the Academic Skills Specialist or Math Skills Specialist.
Applications are available in the Student Support Services Offices or
click here to download an application online.
Please contact the Academic Skills Specialist for more
information and an application.
Pam Morgan
Academic Skills Specialist
910-296-2427
pmorgan@jamessprunt.edu
The transfer process can be very confusing and time consuming. Some common concerns are:
- What are my chances of transferring into a 4-year university?
- What classes should I take to transfer to a 4-year university with an Associates Degree?
- What are the benefits of getting my Associates Degree?
- What are the benefits of transferring to a 4-year college?
- What are my financial aid options?
- What are my housing options?
- When should I apply? How do I apply?
The Transfer Counselor’s goal is to help you navigate the transfer
process as smoothly as possible, so please come by and schedule an appointment...the
sooner the better!
Campus Tours answer questions about a university that you are interested
in attending. The tour gives a more "real" understanding of
the school, campus, etc. The visit works like this:
- We take JSCC transportation to the campus of your choice.
- Attend a campus tour that allows you to check out the university environment and lay out of the campus.
- It is possible to set up appointments during the visit with the college of your choice to gain a better understanding of the program that you're interested in.
- A University admissions official may available to answer questions you have regarding the application/transfer process.
Please contact the Transfer Counselor for more information
on transferring to a
4-year university or college and campus tours:
Transfer Counselor
910-296-1058
dhill@jamessprunt.edu
- Support for participants with disabilities is provided for 100% of the participants who have a disability.
- The Special Needs Advisor identifies needed instructional modifications and learning aids and organizes and supervises written and oral testing.
- Note takers, readers, and tutors are provided for students with disabilities to assist in classroom and laboratory settings, ensuring optimal student success.
- The Special Needs Advisor consults with local agencies such as the North Carolina Rehabilitation Commission, VR, Services for the Blind and other agencies that serve the disabled population on a regular basis.
Please contact the Special Needs Advisor for more information
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how to qualify for and receive services:
Melvin Felton
Special Needs Advisor
910-296-2447
mfelton@jamessprunt.edu
The Math Skills Specialist provides assistance in math to the 225 students accepted into the program. Assistance is FREE and includes:
- Individual tutoring
- Math study skills evaluations and suggestions
- Math anxiety support
- Advising regarding math classes
- Supplemental resources (i.e. Textbooks, software, videos, and manipulatives)
- Fun with math and logic like puzzles
- And lots of moral support.
Please contact the Math Skills Specialist for more information
on
how to qualify for and receive services:
Nfassory Kake
Math Skills Specialist
910-296-1256
nkake@jamessprunt.edu
Am I eligible?
You are if you:
- Are a first generation college student (that means that neither of your parents holds a Bachelors' degree)
- Meet the current requirement for low income families
- Have a physical or learning disability
How do I qualify?
All you have to do to join this program is:
- Be an enrolled or registered JSCC student in a curriculum program
- Complete a Student Support Services application
- Provide income verification and complete the Federal Financial Aid application
How do I apply?
Call 910-296-2446 for an application, stop by our offices in the Strickland
Center on the JSCC Campus, or download an application
packet here (.pdf ) and bring it by our offices. Turn the completed application
into any SSS staff member, and you will be notified shortly regarding your
application status.
SSS release form (PDF)
Thanks for your interest in Student Support Services!
Download a PDF version of the latest SSS Newsletter here.
1. Please check back for upcoming campus tours, workshops and cultural events for the Semester.
2. Link to the JSCC schedule
Comprehensive
Articulation Agreement (CAA) - for Transfer Students between the University
of North Carolina (UNC) and the North Carolina Community College System
(NCCCS)
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal
Student Aid - FAFSA opens the door to the federal student aid process. Every
step you take will get you closer to achieving your educational goals. Find
out what you can expect from beginning to end.
About SSS
- A Federally Funded Program _ Link to the Department of Education and a
better understanding of who we are, where we come from and why we are here.
SSS Information Sheet-English Version (PDF)
SSS Information Sheet-Spanish Version (PDF)
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