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| Academic Support Services | |
| North Dakota State College of Science is pleased you and your student will be a part of our campus community. Parents are the leading influence in their students success and NDSCS would like to keep parents involved in their students academic success. | |
| This web page is designed to help answer questions parents may have regarding their students college success. The following information is designed to help parents get familiar with what NDSCS has to offer and the services that can be provided to students. | |
| North Dakota State College of Science offers students several academic support services to ensure a student’s success. In this section, you will learn about the following services: | |
| Academic Divisions (the division of your student’s program) | |
| Academic Services Center (academic support for your student) | |
| Disability Support Services | |
| Library | |
| Business Affairs Office | |
| Financial Aid | |
| Academic Divisions | |
| Arts, Science and Business Division Old Main 101 Link to Arts, Science and Business Division |
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| Technologies and Services Division Old Main 115 Link to Technologies and Services Division |
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| At NDSCS who does my student talk to about education and career plans? | |
| Arts Science and Business Division Ken Kompelien, Dean (701) 671-2263 or e-mail |
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| Technologies and Services Division Richard Graham, Academic Counselor (701) 671-2257 or e-mail |
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| Drop or add a course or change to a new program: | |
| Students desiring to drop or to add classes or to change curriculums must obtain the approval of the division dean, advisor and the instructor of the class. Appropriate forms are available in Old Main, Room 101 or 115. | |
| Withdrawing from College: | |
| A student who desires to withdraw from college before the end of a semester must go to their respective dean's office to originate a request and obtain a withdrawal slip from their division academic counselor. | |
| Veteran's affairs questions? | |
| Richard Graham, Veterans Counselor/Coordinator Old Main, Room 115 (701) 671-2257 ext. 3-2257 or e-mail |
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| Grading system | |
| Link to Grading system | |
| North Dakota State College of Science is on a semester system. A semester is 16 weeks. North Dakota State College of Science begins classes in the fall, spring and summer. The grading system for coursework is outlined in the college catalog or on the web site. For more information on grades, please click on the link above. | |
| Grades | |
| Link to Web site | |
| Grades are available after the completion of semester. Generally, grades will be completely entered within the first four business days after the semester has ended. To access grades students can pick up a transcript or access grades through the CampusConnection portal (see link above). Parent(s) are not able to receive a student’s grade unless a release has been signed (see FERPA in the Student Rights and Responsibilities section). | |
| Registration | |
| Link to CampusConnection Web site | |
| Returning students can register for classes by accessing the CampusConnection and entering in a User ID and password (click on web site link mentioned above). Students, who have not enrolled in classes at NDSCS will be able to register for classes during a scheduled registration day. If you are not sure when the next scheduled registration day is, please contact Enrollment Services, 1- 800-342-4325 ext. 3-2202. | |
| Attendance Policy | |
| Link to attendance policy | |
| Students enrolled at NDSCS come for an education and want to derive full benefit from the program pursued. As a result, regular attendance and promptness in reporting to classes, laboratories and shops is expected of each student. Class attendance is important, and in many cases, employers consider it a vital part of a student record. | |
| Grievance Policy | |
| Link to Grievance policy | |
| A grievance exists when an enrolled student is dissatisfied with an aspect of his or her college experience over which he or she has no control and on which remedial action is desired. A grievance may include an apparent violation of equal opportunity laws, regulations or fair grading practices. | |
| Success Tips For Students | |
| 1. Attend class | |
| 2. Know your advisor | |
| 3. Know your instructors | |
| 4. Know NDSCS policies and procedures | |
| 5. Manage time and schedule wisely | |
| 6. Get involved in campus activities | |
| 7. Recognize when to get help | |
| 8. Never be afraid to ask questions | |
| Graduation | |
| Link to Graduation information | |
| For a student to receive his or her degree or diploma, the student must apply for graduation. A student can do that by stopping in Enrollment Services, Haverty Hall 105/106 and filling out a graduation petition. Details for graduation ceremony can be found by clicking on the above mentioned Web site. | |
| Academic Services Center | |
| Maria Kaduc, Director Mildred Johnson Library, second floor Library 224 (701) 671-2616 ext. 3-2616 or e-mail |
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| Link to Academic Services Center | |
| The Academic Services Center is committed to the philosophy that all students should have the opportunity to learn and is dedicated to the challenge of helping students develop academic abilities and discover personal strengths. | |
| Disability Support Services | |
| Joy Eichhorn, Disability Support Services Library 225 (701) 671-2623 ext. 3-2623 or e-mail |
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| Link to Disability Support Services | |
| Our mission: To meet our federally-mandated responsibility to provide equal access and opportunity to all academic programs and campus activities for students with disabilities at the North Dakota State College of Science: | |
| Suggestions: A student must self-disclose disability. A student must complete file information. A student must request accommodations available such as: • a test reader; • a note taker; • taped texts; or • a scribe. |
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| FLEXTime Lab | |
| Linda Fink, Flextime/Testing Lab Coordinator Library 215A (701) 671-2441 ext. 3-2241 or e-mail |
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| Link to FLEXtime lab | |
| The FLEXTime lab provides the flexibility for individuals to fit college courses into a hectic work schedule, business travel, family illness, or any other unexpected occurrence. It provides the flexibility to register. For a course any time throughout the semester and also the flexibility for students to fit courses into a conflicting class schedule. | |
| Test Center | |
| Linda Fink Flextime/Testing Lab Coordinator Library 219 (701) 671-2441 ext. 3-2441 or e-mail |
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| Link to Test Center | |
| The Test Center offers alternative testing services for students and faculty on a daily basis. It provides a professional, secure, quiet testing location and extended time for testing when allowed by instructor. Students may use the Test Center for make-up testing, online and COMPASS testing. | |
| Math and Science Lab | |
| Jannie Anderson, Math Instructor (701) 671-2624 ext. 3-2624 or e-mail Kara Gruenberg, Math Instructor (701) 671-2122 ext. 3-2122 or e-mail Tami Metzen, Science Tutor (701) 671-2443 ext. 3-2443 or e-mail Library 206 |
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| Link to Academic Services Center Math and Science lab | |
| The Academic Services Center Math and Science lab offers a number of one-credit courses and provides assistance with assignments in mathematics and science courses. Any student needing help in these areas are welcome to use these services. | |
| Reading Lab and Study Services | |
| Carol Longtin, Reading Instructor Library 223 (701) 671-2586 ext. 3-2586 or e-mail |
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| Link to Reading lab and Study Services | |
| Effective Reading, Speed Reading and Study Skills are the courses students can take in the Reading Lab. They may also get assistance with reading assignments, learning how to take good notes, managing their time, taking a test and more. | |
| Writing Lab | |
| Suzanne Hegelstrom, Reading Instructor (701) 671-2629 ext. 3-3629 or e-mail Library 222 |
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| Florence Johnson, Reading Instructor (701) 671-2615 ext. 3-2615 or e-mail Library 222 |
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| Link to Writing lab | |
| At the Writing Lab, any writer can come for an individual face-to-face conference with a knowledgeable instructor. Writers will receive a close reading of their work from topic ideas to other drafts, to final editing. The Writing Lab also provides developmental instruction to under-prepared students. | |
| Mildred Johnson Library | |
| Karen Chobot, Director (701) 671-2385 ext. 3-2385 or e-mail |
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| Link to Mildred Johnson Library | |
| Why do you need the Library in this age of Internet access and online resources? Because scholarly information will always be in books and on the printed page, and the online sources are the newest additions to the many materials available at your library. | |
| • NDSCS has over 65,000 books, 500 magazine and journal subscriptions, newspaper subscriptions, and electronic resources available. | |
| • Users can search for these using the online catalog through ALEPH | |
| • Resources, services, and departments are listed on the web page above. Always start there for the best access to our services. | |
| • The Library is a place for all students to study, work on papers and projects, find help, and do research, whether you come in person or log on with your computer. | |
| Mildred Johnson Library is here to help students in their studies by providing: • Academic support for the curriculum of NDSCS; • Research collections and reference assistance; • Instruction in the use of research tools; and • Support for life-long learning and personal enrichment. |
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| Circulation and Public Access, (701) 671-2618 ext. 3-2618 | |
| Dan Koper, Librarian (701) 671-2612 ext. 3-2612 Associates: Vivian Bernotas and Tina Grenier A student’s ID is his or her library card. Using the barcode number, a student can check out books and other materials, access online resources, use the library reserves, and request Interlibrary Loan items to be sent from other libraries. |
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| • All the questions students have about checking out materials, paying fines and all other customer service issues are resolved through Circulation. • Course reserves are available at this desk. • Those who need help getting online with your barcode, call 671-2618. • Loans from other libraries are also available through Circulation. |
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| Reference and Research | |
| Karen Chobot, Director (701) 671-2385 ext. 3-2385 A librarian who can give students suggestions and advice concerning research projects, papers and other assignments. The library also has handouts and guides to help students in their work. Library staff also answers questions via e-mail, so use the link on the site to connect to the librarian. |
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| Technical Services, Mary Kroshus, Librarian Linda Hausauer, Associate (701) 671-2129 ext. 3-2129 This department orders and processes all the materials so that patrons can use them. Staff takes suggestions for new materials to be ordered and does its best to get them to students in a timely manner. |
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| Business Affairs Office Fee Payments Link to Business Affairs Office Web site |
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| Fall and spring semester balances should be paid in full at the Business Affairs Office in Haverty Hall. Fall and spring fee payment is 15 days after school starts. Summer semester fee payments are due one week after summer session beings. | |
| Students will not be able to register for spring semester until their fall bills are paid. All students should have signed a "Release of Information" form. If a parent calls to pay a student’s bill. The Business Affairs Office will not be able to tell parents any details regarding student’s account without a signed release form. | |
