Learning Support Services

North Central's Learning Support Services (LSS) offers a wide array of services to help you achieve your academic goals. These include disability services, quiet study areas, tutoring services, test proctoring and materials to improve study skills.

Learning Support Services is located in suite 533 in the Student and Community Resource Center (SCRC).

Study Support

The Learning Lab (SCRC 535) is the home of the Math, Reading and Writing Labs as well as study spaces for students. It is a great space to work with groups or individually if you like background noise while studying. You can access charging stations, headphones, study materials, organization supplies and snacks.

Learning Support Services (SCRC 533) also offers quiet individualized study spaces, publications and support for learning and study skills. Publications are also available at each campus site. 

For personal study support questions, contact LSS at the main Petoskey campus to make an appointment with the Director: (231) 348-6682 or lss@ncmich.edu

Starfish

North Central uses Starfish Student Success and Retention Software to provide students an efficient means of scheduling time with your instructor or advisor or connecting with one of the many free campus services like Campus Cupboard, career services, and tutoring. Please log in and check out your Starfish page through Brightspace or your Portal. Need Help with Starfish, connect with LSS or use these LibGuide tutorials.

Student Assistance

Student assistance is also available to any student who has formally enrolled in or declared an intent to enroll in an occupational certificate or occupational degree program at North Central and is qualified as one or more of the following:

• Individuals with a disability
• Individuals who are economically disadvantaged
• Individuals preparing for nontraditional fields
• Single parents
• Individuals who are out of the workforce
• Youth who are in or have aged out of the foster care system
• English learners
• Individuals who are homeless

Students who fit one of the above-listed descriptions qualify for scholarship funds, advocacy, career guidance, academic advising, personal counseling, tutoring, and special needs assistance.

Learning Technology & Digital Supports

Technology and Education

Technologies designed for users with disabilities are called Assistive Technologies. However, these technologies are powerful tools that help any user become a more efficient and effective learner. Many of these technologies are free and readily available. The AT Hive website from Ireland is an excellent resource about a range of assistive technologies.

Each area below has free (and some paid) resources to help you achieve your educational goals.