Hours:
Danvers Campus
M-F 8am-5pm Room DH101
Evening Advising Hours:
Mon - Wed 4-7pm in Enrollment Center
Room DH105
(978) 762-4036
Lynn Campus
M-F 8am-5pm Room LW121
Evening Advising Hours:
Mon - Wed 4-7pm in Enrollment Center
Room LW154
(781) 477-2132
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Dan O'Neill
Director of Student Support and Advising
Marty Rodweller
Academic Counselor/ Academic Outreach Specialist
Gary Williams
Academic Counselor / Community Resource Coordinator
Jacqui DeLorenzo
Academic Counselor / Career Advising
Cynthia McRae
Academic Counselor/Mental Health Resource Specialist
Betsy Mariere
Coordinator of Advising
Michael Lafontant
Retention Specialist
Donna Toulouse
Administrative Assistant |
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Martha Brine
Dean of Retention and Student Success
Tom Gerecke
Academic Counselor / Curriculum Coordinator
Peter Monaco
Academic Counselor / Transfer Coordinator
Ray Parker
Academic Counselor/Veteran's Services
Nancy Tufo
Academic Counselor / Bridges to the Stars Coordinator
Quentina Robinson-Seidi
Academic Counselor/Career Advising
Betty Dyke
Career Counselor
Esperanza Herrera
Multi-Cultural Retention Specialist
Cheryl Vervates
Administrative Assistant |
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Student Support & Advising Center
The Center is dedicated to helping all students realize their fullest academic and personal potential.
Adjustment to College
Learning to successfully balance work, school, and sometimes family can be extremely difficult and stressful for students. Assistance is provided for students to help them make the appropriate adjustments that are necessary for academic success.
Learning Styles Inventory
What Is Your Learning Style? Discover how you learn best; Make learning comfortable for yourself; Gain a better sense of yourself as a learner; Learn to use your profile to succeed in college; Become skilled at adapting your style to different learning situations.
To find out your learning style, make an appointment today to meet with an Educational Planning Specialist in the Student Support Center.
Orientation
Orientation to college includes: adjustment to college, NSCC resources, policies and procedures and one on one program and schedule building with an academic advisor. This includes registration for classes and activation of personal Campus Pipeline Account through online registration. This occurs after acceptance to the college and after the students completes proficiency testing or displays competency. The student will select his appointment time from a list which will be sent with the acceptance letter.
Specialized Courses
College Success Seminar
The College Success Seminar is a 3-credit open elective course designed to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and attitude necessary to be a successful college student. In addition to the topics listed below, the Seminar also includes ongoing, personalized academic advising to help you adjust to college smoothly and develop effective educational plans.
The seminar covers the following topics:
College: The meaning and value of "success" in our society; "Non-traditional" students in college; The community college in higher education; Adjusting to the college environment.
Skills: Communicating in the classroom; Time management; Managing and coping with stress; Effective decision-making.
Studying: Understanding teachers' expectations and styles; Listening and notetaking; Using textbooks; Studying and test-taking skills; Active reading and writing.
About Learning: Understanding how you learn; Thinking critically; Becoming a more creative thinker.
About Careers: Careers and career planning in our society; A model for career development; Personal career exploration and research; Creating your educational and career plans.
Success: Personal values and priorities; Using college services and resources; Examining your potential - maximizing; Strengths and overcoming obstacles; Being in control of your future.
Learning Skills Guides
Placement Test Preparatory Guides
For more information, please contact us at (978) 762-4036 or (781) 477-2132 or student-support@northshore.edu. |
