TRIO Support Services

 

The Center for Academic Excellence provides a variety of tutorial services for TRIO eligible grant students in:

• Math
• English and Writing
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Accounting
• Philosophy
• Computer Science
• Other Subjects as Requested

Study Skills and Basic Skills Programs are targeted at helping students discover effective learning techniques, learn about time management skills, use computer aided instruction in basic academic skills and apply their individual learning styles. Our friendly tutors are looking forward to helping students to explore their career goals and improving self-esteem.

For tutor information, please call the Center for Academic Excellence at 406-791-5213.

 

COMPASS is a new, comprehensive, computerized, adaptive testing system from ACT that helps place students into appropriate mathematics, reading and writing courses. COMPASS helps students identify their strengths as well as the knowledge and skills they will need in order to succeed in specific subject areas. COMPASS guides students to the courses and campus learning resources that will help them fulfill their individual plans, goals, and needs.

COMPASS scores indicate areas in which students are strong and areas in which students may need improvement. Thus, COMPASS can identify problems in major subject areas before they disrupt students’ educational progress, giving them the opportunity to prepare more effectively for needed courses.

The University uses scores from the COMPASS tests and the students’ biographical information to prepare a course of study that will be appropriate, relevant, and meaningful.

The results of the COMPASS Placement Test assist students and advisors in the selection of courses appropriate for the student’s level of academic preparedness in writing, mathematics, and reading.

 

The Center for Academic Excellence realizes that students with special needs deserve the challenge, the opportunity to succeed, and acceptance as a vital part of our academic community.

Students who are physically, mentally or learning impaired, and have documentation from a qualified clinical and/or medical professional verifying their special disability are urged to use The Center for Academic Excellence to receive:

• Counseling and Advocacy Service
• Professional and Peer Tutoring
• Testing accommodations
• Note-taking assistance
• Books on tape
• Computer-assisted instruction
• Voice recognition software
• Access to new technologies for the deaf, hearing impaired, low vision, dyslexic and blind students.

For more information, please call the Center for Academic Excellence at 406-791-5213.

 

Mentoring can make a big difference in a student’s success in college as well as after graduation. Mentors at the Center for Academic Excellence provide a variety of services for TRIO-eligible grant students.

Mentors:

•	Empower students.
•	Offer confidential individual support.
•	Provide basic information and referrals to assist students in developing skills to manage college life more efficiently.
•	Facilitate the decision-making process of students seeking assistance in personal or academic concerns.
•	Provide an environment where students feel at ease discussing their concerns.
•	Help students clarify their own thoughts and ideas about concerns.
•	Make referrals to appropriate college departments, agencies, or organizations if the student requires further support or information.
•	Minority student advocacy.

For more information about mentoring services call 406-791-5213

 

College students, with or without disabilities, experience many challenges including:

• Relationship and family issues
• Social inadequacy
• Loneliness and depression
• Addiction difficulties
• Schedule and workload stresses
• Financial management pressure
• Career questions

The Center for Academic Excellence encourages eligible students to utilize counseling services for both academic and personal issues before problems become too overwhelming. Counselors provide personal counseling and referrals for students dealing with a wide variety of issues. Each counseling session is free, and counselors follow strict guidelines for professional conduct and confidentiality, so privacy is assured. Available services include:

• Individual Counseling
• Education Counseling
• Group Counseling
• Workshops

For information about counseling call the Center for Academic Excellence at
406-791-5213 or 791-5223.