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Student Support Services Presents:
Student Support Services has developed this special
program to help Freshman students adjust to ETSU!
You must meet at least ONE of the following qualifications to
participate in NEXUS:
- 1st Generation college student
- Income eligible
- Documented disability
Preference is given to students with scores on the ACT between
18-23 and who have not chosen a major.
These services are free in NEXUS:
- Mentoring: A peer career mentor will be assigned to all
NEXUS students for their first semester to provide personal contact
with a successful upperclassman.
- Growth Groups: Each Student will have the opportunity to
attend weekly growth groups. Topics include: Relaxation and Stress
Management Skills, Team Building and Leadership Skills, and other
personal growth-type groups.
- Academic Advising: Students who are undecided about
their major will be assisted with course selection and scheduling of
both core requirements and specific areas of interest. Students who
have decided on a major will receive assistance with scheduling if
needed, and will be referred to appropriate advisors.
- Career Counseling: Students will receive career
assessment and counseling services, and appropriate referrals will
be made to the Peer Career Center and Office of Career Placement.
- Tutoring: Tutors are available for any core class which
a student finds difficult. Tutoring is one-on-one and is free of
charge.
- Financial Aid Application and Referral: Students will
receive assistance with Financial Aid applications and will be
referred to a counselor in the office of Financial Aid.
- Workshops: Students will be involved in workshops on a
variety of topics, including Study Skills, Credit-Card Debt,
Time-Management, and College Survival Skills.
- Personal Counseling: Counselors are available to provide
both personal and relationship counseling.
NEXUS is a proactive program which promotes a holistic approach to
student development. We recognize and respect individuals for their
uniqueness while appreciating the common concerns new students
experience.
P.O. Box 70714
Phone: 423.439-5396
Fax: 423.439-4770
sss@mail.etsu.edu
01/28/2003
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