Pathways to Success:
Services and support from the
Student Success Center
Presenter: Melissa Mouhelis,
Assistant Director, Career Development
What is the
Student Success Center?
The Student Success Center (SSC) is Benedictine
University’s support center for tutoring and
learning enhancement, career development,
special needs services
and student leadership and engagement
programs.
Academic Support Services
Learning Support
• Learning Specialists assist students with
written and quantitative skill development.
- Ms. Anne Marie Smith – Writing Specialist
- Mrs. Hillary Holecek – Math Specialist
• Students can make one on one appointments
with these individuals for math, statistics, and
writing as well as time management skills and
test preparation strategies.
Academic Support Services
Study Sessions with Peer Tutors
The SSC’s peer tutors offer special study sessions
in a variety of disciplines, including:
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Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Economics
Accounting
Psychology
Writing
Academic Support Services
Study Zone
• The Study Zone is a place for quiet study, student
computers and tutoring. Tutoring schedule is available on
our website.
Structured Learning Assistance
• Special sections of writing and math courses that offer
support workshops on a weekly basis.
Workshops
• Topical workshops cover study habits, time
management, test taking tips, managing stress,
monitoring performance and other subjects.
Academic Support Services
Bridge to Success Program – Summer 2014
• Bridge to Success program is designed to help students
who may need additional academic and career support or
opportunities to build confidence and prepare for the
challenges of college learning. There is no cost to
students. For additional information visit www.ben.edu/ssc
• Week-long program with two options in August.
Special Needs Services
• Services for Students with Disabilities
– Under ADA, students with documented physical or
mental disabilities may be eligible for academic
accommodations
– At the college level, students must
self-identify need for special services, including
physical disabilities, learning disabilities and
psychiatric conditions, and provide documentation to
support the request.
– Students have the right to choose whether or not to
use accommodations from class to class and semester
to semester.
Special Needs Services
• Services for Students with Disabilities
Examples of Accommodations include:
– Extended time on testing
– Distraction-reduced test environment
– Peer note taker
– Classroom accommodations
– Recorded lectures
– Flexibility in due dates
– Standing appointments with Learning Specialists
– Sign language interpreters
Special Needs Services
• Emergency Services
The Student Success Center helps students in the event
of injury or accident, including:
– Contact with faculty members
– Testing accommodations, such as
extended time, scribing exams
– Peer note taker
– Classroom accommodations
– Assistance navigating the campus
Jennifer Golminas – x6512
Student Leadership and Engagement
• Leadership Series (Leadership 101, Professional
Development, Step up Training, Leadership
Challenge)
• Clubs and Organizations
• Fall & Winter Quad Days
Joan Henehan – Director, x6617
Danny Turano – Coordinator, x6620
Career Development Services
• Career Counseling
– Students who are Undecided majors or those who are
unsure about their chosen major.
– Students who know their major but are unclear about
their career direction or unaware of the scope of
career opportunities available to them.
– Students who want to do research careers,
employers, industry trends, etc.
Career Development Services
• Career Assessments:
Help students explore/clarify work interests, work
values, personality characteristics and strengths.
– FOCUS II
– Strong Interest Inventory
– Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Career Development Services
• Career Exploration Resources:
– Career Exploration Links and “What can I do with
a major in…? links
– Career Resource Library
– Job Shadowing and Informational Interviewing
Career Development Services
• Preparation for the Job, Internship and
Graduate School Search
– Resume , Cover Letter and Interviewing Assistance
– Job Search Assistance
– Graduate School Preparation (researching graduate
schools, practice tests for GRE, MCAT, LSAT, etc.,
personal statement assistance)
Career Development Services
• Internships and Job Postings
Benedictine Virtual Career Center
ISCPA Online Career Center
www.ben.edu/career
www.collegecentral.com/iscpa
Exclusive posting for Benedictine students and
alumni for part-time jobs, internships,
full-time, degreed jobs plus seasonal,
temporary and volunteer
opportunities.
The ISCPA Online Career Center was
created by its membership of 26 small
colleges and universities in the state of
Illinois; its strength lies in providing
services to connect students and
employers. Includes a database of
internships and full-time,
degreed positions.
CREATE AN ACCOUNT IN ISCPA TO…
Search for internships and jobs
Get information on upcoming job fairs, on
campus interviews and career-related events
Post your resume for employers to view
Career Development Services
• Programs and Events
– Workshops and Seminars on career topics
– Career-related programs
– Job Fairs (CareerFest, Jan. 31, 2014)
– On campus Interviewing/Recruitment
– Networking Events (“Coffee House”)
– Webinars