The Student Support Services (SSS) program at Wallace Community College Selma provides opportunities for academic development, assists participants with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate participants toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. The goals of SSS are to increase the college retention and graduation rates of participants, facilitate the process of transition from one level of higher education to the next. The program is designed to foster an institutional climate supportive of the success of students from groups that are traditionally misrepresented in postsecondary education, individuals with disabilities, homeless children and youth, foster care youth, or other disconnected students. Services provided by the program include the following:
Academic Advising and Counseling
Counselors provide registration advisement and assistance in developing class schedules and course
loads. Counselors monitor the academic progress of all participants and conduct individual conferences
to keep participants informed of their progress and academic status.
Tutoring Services
Tutorial services are provided to participants on an “as needed” basis in a variety of required courses.
Professional instructors and peer tutors perform all tutoring services. The tutors will help
participants understand course content, prepare for exams, edit papers, prepare term papers, and manage
study time.
Transfer Assistance
The Transfer Coordinator assists participants with transfer requirements to any four-year college or
university in the nation. The Coordinator will also assist participants with the Statewide Articulation
Reporting System (STARS) agreement.
Financial and Economic Literacy Education
Financial literacy education will teach participants decision-making skills needed to navigate the
financial challenges of college life. Financial literacy education can also help participants avoid the
negative economic, social, and academic consequences of uninformed spending decisions.
Personal and Career Counseling
Professional counselors are available to help participants understand and cope with the challenges
students face in college. Counselors’ help participants make the transition to college easier and try to
resolve problems related to academic success. Counselors can also help participants with decisions
regarding college majors and career choices.
Life Skills Workshops and Cultural Enrichment
Each semester, workshops are offered to enhance the academic and personal growth of participants in the
program. Workshop topics include financial aid, social and communication skills, self-esteem building,
time management, study skills, and goal setting. Cultural enrichment trips introduce participants to the
fine arts and an enhanced awareness of cultural diversity. Trips include theatrical and musical
productions, museums, and other events and/or exhibitions.
Eligibility Requirements – A student is eligible to participate in SSS if the student meets all of the following requirements:
- a citizen or national of the United States or meets the residency requirements for Federal student financial assistance.
- enrolled at the Wallace College Selma or accepted for enrollment in the next academic term.
- Has a need for academic support in order to pursue successfully a postsecondary educational program.
- a low-income individual, first-generation college student or an individual with disabilities.
Students must apply and be accepted in the program to receive program services. All program services are free to participants. For more information, contact the office of Student Support Services.
Student Success Coaching Program
The Student Success Program is a free resource for WCCS students to maximize their collegiate experience
and achieve their goals of graduation, transfer or employment. Each student is assigned a Student
Success Coach who will contact each student at least twice a month. These meetings are scheduled around
the student and can occur through email, face-to-face meeting, telephone call, Instant Messaging or
through Canvas. Communication is the most important tool a student has and will help as students
navigate their educational journey.