Tutorial Services/Supplemental Instruction (SI)
Tutorial Lab Location: NCR 101 (Math, English and Science)
The Student Support Services Program provides Tutorial Services and Supplemental Instruction (SI) to assist students with special needs. The tutors and the SI leader provide assistance to Student Support Services participants, volunteers, and students who may be channeled to them by other means.
Tutorial Services are offered in the core academic areas, which include but are not limited to: English, study skills, mathematics, reading, biology, accounting, and specified subjects when requested.
Supplemental Instruction (SI) targets historically difficult courses. A SI leader attends classes, takes notes and holds group tutoring sessions for that class. The goal is to increase enrolled students’ performance by improving grades.
Transfer/Graduation Services
Student Support Services provides specific and individual assistance with completing the steps necessary to successfully graduate and/or transfer to a four-year institution:
- Evaluation/compatibility of curricula for this institution and selected four-year institutions
- Visitations to selected institutions
- Decision-making in career choices
- Investigation of job opportunities in fields of choices
- Workshops in developing college survival skills
- Applying for financial assistance (scholarships and grants)
Educational/Motivational Seminars
Seminars are held throughout the year. The objective for these seminars is to give students an opportunity to meet successful individuals in the community with the intent of inspiring and motivating them to succeed in setting and reaching their goals.
Financial Literacy Program
Seeks to improve the financial literacy and economic literacy of students, including (a) basic personal income, household money management, and financial planning skills; and (b) basic economic decision-making skills.
Computer a nd Software Technology Assistance Program (TAP)
Students receive computer-aided tutorials with technological assistance and are exposed to the use of appropriate software and the intern.
Supplemental Financial Assistance (Grant Aid)
Student Support Services provides financial assistance awards to students who have demonstrated a financial need to help increase retention and academic performance.
Student Activities and Services
The Southern University at Shreveport Office of Student Activities and Services is a viable and integral part of the university’s student life. It provides the general student body, faculty and staff, and surrounding communities an opportunity to experience a unique facet of academic pursuit by providing cultural, social, and educational activities. These services are conducive to the learning, social interaction, and experiences of the student while matriculating at Southern University at Shreveport. The Office of Student Activities and Services includes cultural and student life, student government, clubs and organizations and student publications. The Office of Student Activities and Services is housed on the second floor of the Johnny L. Vance, Jr. Student Activity Center.
Student Code of Conduct - Refer to the Student Handbook.