HELPING STUDENTS MEET THEIR GOALS

ACADEMIC ADVISING:

HELPS YOU SET A SOLID DIRECTION 

Our Academic Advisement Program is a three-tiered service that assists students in planning their academic endeavors and exploring their career goals and options.  Students first meet with the Admissions Counselor, who helps them explore career options at Our Lady of the Lake College.  Second, the Advising Coordinator contacts students and assigns a faculty advisor to each.  Faculty advisors, the third tier of the program, work closely with students to facilitate academic planning and goal achievement.  They assist with the selection of curriculum and courses; scheduling of classes; exploration of educational opportunities and career goals; and identification of resources for academic and financial assistance.  To schedule and advising appointment call (225) 768-1700. 

ACADEMIC COUNSELING:

SHARPENS YOUR BASIC SKILLS 

• For students wishing to enhance their knowledge and performance in Reading, Math, English, Science and the Arts and Sciences, we encourage scheduling a session with the Academic Counselor.  Peer tutoring is available in specific content areas and the Academic Counselor also helps students prepare for their State Boards, GRE, MCAT or LSAT.  Specific services include:

• Tutoring

• Learning styles inventories with suggested study strategies

• Computer-based diagnostics for study strengths and weaknesses

• Workshops/practice sessions for state licensing exams

•  Individualized “prep” sessions for all programs’ placement exams 

Call (225) 768-1724 for an academic counseling appointment. 

COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE 

Our Lady of the Lake College Counseling Services provides a wide variety of programs and services, including: 

• Career Counseling

Career inventories, resume writing, interviewing, internships, job placement and career choices. 

• Group Counseling

Participants share common interest and concerns, working toward solutions with the help of feedback from, and discussions with, others.  Groups focus on special-interest topics such as stress management, relationships, communication techniques and anxiety. 

• Individual Counseling; interpersonal relationships and communication.

Depression, stress, anxiety, grief and loss, financial issues, anger management and school or work problems. 

• Seminars/Workshops

Several topics are covered each year, such as stress, resume writing, preparing for job fairs, interviewing and study skills. 

OFFICE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY:

FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL HEALTHCARE 

Our health and wellness contribute directly to academic, personal and professional success.  The College’s Office of Health and Safety helps minimize or eliminate health-related barriers to learning, by promoting optimal wellness; providing information so students can make informed health decisions; and empowering students to become responsible, knowledgeable healthcare consumers.  The office is coordinated by a full-time registered nurse, who:

• Is available to all students for health referrals

• Can provide assistance with health insurance information

• Serves as a resource for information on infectious diseases, smoking, nutrition, sexually transmitted diseases, alcohol and drug abuse and other college health issues.

• Reviews student records for compliance with college entrance requirements and clinical program requirements

• Conducts a personal safety workshop each semester

• Provides an updated campus safety and security booklet to each student

• Monitors all incidents and injuries that occur on campus.

• Coordinates campus security with the Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center’s Security Department

• Oversees the Security Department’s Escort Service to students, faculty and staff (225) 765-8825. 

Throughout your course of study, the College will provide you with mid-semester status (grade) reports.  Students who do not attain satisfactory status will be contacted by the advising coordinator and offered assistance in academic counseling, tutoring, advising, personal and career counseling.  These services, as well as the Learning Resources Center, are available free to all students.  It is recommended that students at academic risk meet with their academic counselor, personal counselor and the Dean of Student Services regularly to ensure that  needs are being met.