Page 14 - Lakeshore Technical College Student Planner & Handbook 2022-2023

MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
Personal, individual, and short-term counseling is available to assist eligible students in dealing with concerns which may interfere with class success or personal growth. LTC has partnered with BetterMynd, an online therapy platform for college students, to offer you access to free video-therapy sessions with their diverse network of licensed mental health counselors. Counseling services are available day, evening, and weekends to assist students with personal concerns and mental and emotional wellness.
To register and get started with a counselor who is a good fit for you, sign-up at: https://app.bettermynd.com/register. If you have any questions about these services, email BetterMynd at students@bettermynd.com.
ORIENTATION & STUDENT SUCCESS TUTORIAL
All new program students are required to complete the college’s orientation, which is the online Student Success Tutorial. It is a self-guided course that provides more in-depth information to prepare students to be successful. The activities in the tutorial are common tasks you will be asked to complete as part of being a new student at Lakeshore Technical College. The activities will help you:
• Explore a variety of Blackboard features that may be used in a course. • Utilize LTC technologies.
• Understand campus-wide policies.
• Discover tips and tricks to being a successful student at LTC.
• Identify the different options to pay for college.
• Explore various student support resources available to students at LTC.
Individual programs may require an additional orientation session. Each respective division will coordinate and communicate dates, times, and details.
PROGRAM COUNSELING
Program Counselors are here to help students plan their educational path and achieve their career goals. Program Counselors help students with course selection and registration, academic success, and transition to the workforce or continuing education. You can schedule an appointment for this service by calling 920.693.1366 or by using the scheduling feature in Navigate.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP BOARD (SLB)
The LTC Student Leadership Board is comprised of student representatives and organizations whose executive members are selected via an application process set forth by the LTC SLB. The SLB provides students with opportunities to participate in democratic leadership/self-government. It acts as the liaison between the administration, faculty, staff, and students; promotes citizenship/leadership; operates as the students’ official voice in the college community; and acquires information for dissemination to the student body. The SLB operates according to a constitution with the assistance of college appointed SLB Staff Advisors. Official meetings are held between September and April and all students are welcome. SLB executive members can participate in statewide student advocacy activities through Wisconsin Student Government. For information email studentlife.slb@gotoltc.edu.
STUDENT LIFE
Student Life at LTC is viewed as an integral part of your total educational experience. Being involved in activities beyond the classroom helps you broaden cultural horizons, create outlets for self-expression, prepare for the workplace, and have fun. Monies from the supplemental fee contribute to student recognition awards and student organization assistance and support LTC Student Leadership Board activities and services. For information email studentlife.slb@gotoltc.edu.
Annual Awards Celebration
The college recognizes and celebrates students for academic success, student organization leadership, and service excellence. Program Excellence Award recipients are selected by program faculty, Student Organization Leadership
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