Student Services
Transfer Assistance
LBHC students are encouraged to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. The Dean of Students' office maintains a large selection of college catalogs, applications and scholarship information. Students planning to transfer are encouraged to work with their academic advisor to develop plans that are compatible with the institutions to which they plan to attend.
Counseling and Student Development
The Office of the Dean of Students is the center for Student Services. The Dean of Students is available to assist in the development of educational and career plans. Student Services also offer personal counseling and general assistance in the area of educational advising and career planning. Students experiencing problems that affect academic progress but are not directly related to academic deficiencies can seek assistance through the retention counselor. The retention counselor is also available to assist the student with areas related to school attendance.
Short term crisis assistance is available on campus. However, personal problems requiring counseling need to be referred to local agencies providing these services.
Tutors
Tutors are available to assist students in many areas. Tutors are located in Lecture Room 2 of the Student Union building and are on duty between the hours of 9:00 to 5:00 each instructional day. Tutors are additionally located in the Student Union computer lab. These tutors are trained to assist students in the use of the computer equipment, software and with math, science, writing, computer and other assignments. Students may contact instructors for additional information concerning tutors. Students may request a tutor in other areas of course work through the Retention Counselor or the course instructor. Every effort is made to provide students with assistance in order to experience academic success.
Career Development
Students interested in career selection and development are encouraged to visit the LBHC career center on campus. The Career Center has extensive career related materials including computer based career interest inventories. TRIO and other Programs provide work site placement to eligible students. LBHC has resume programs on computers located in the Computer lab. Ask computer tutors for assistance. LBHC provides opportunities for on-campus employment throughout the year.
Internships
LBHC promotes internships to provide the student with on the job experience. A number of internships are available each summer in various career areas including but not limited to science, computer science, and business. The student is encouraged to work with academic advisors and instructors concerning internship opportunities. Students may earn academic credit for many of the internships. Internships are available locally, regionally and nationally.
Disability Support Services
Students with disabilities have the responsibility of identifying themselves and must request appropriate accommodations. Students are encouraged to visit with the Dean Students if they have questions regarding special services. Students should arrange for accommodations at least four weeks prior to the beginning of classes.
TRIO Student Support Service Department
The TRIO Student Support Service provides college students with the support and skills needed to remain in college and complete a degree program.
Eligible students within TRIO’s target area are first time students/freshmen, first generation students, low-income students, and disabled students. College students who are from low-income families or whose parent(s) did not complete a four-year college degree, and/or with physical or learning disabilities are eligible for TRIO support services.
TRIO services include: Personal Counseling - Crisis intervention and assistance with personal problems and decisions. Academic Advising - Assisting students in making educational plans, selecting appropriate courses, meeting academic requirements, and planning for graduation and further education. Financial Aid Counseling - Assisting students individually or in small groups in completing financial aid applications or in working with the institution’s financial aid office to develop aid packages that will meet the student's financial needs for attendance at the college. Transfer Counseling - Assisting students interested in four-year programs in meeting the academic requirements of those programs, choosing four year institutions, and applying for admissions and financial aid at those institutions. Professional Mentoring - Professionals other than project staff may work with project students to expose them to the careers and other opportunities available to them. Peer Counseling/Mentoring - A variety of support, personal or academic, is provided by other students designed to help project participants adjust to the institution. Cultural Activities, Campus Visitation, and Information Workshops are also provided.
Academic instruction and support in Peer Tutoring, Professional Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, Assisted Labs, Computer Assisted Instruction, and Study Skills Classes/Workshops is provided.
TRIO Goals
- Recruit Students/Tutors/Mentors
- Empower Students to achieve a 2.0 or better
- Retain students
- Graduate Students in minimum of years with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree
- Transfer Eligible Students into a Baccalaureate Program of Study
TCUP-STEM
The Little Big Horn College STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Project, funded by the National Science Foundation, has been providing students and faculty with help since October, 2003. The overall mission of the program is to double the number of STEM majors who graduate or transfer on to four year institutes and to provide them with better academics and career skills so that they succeed in achieving their educational goals in the STEM fields. . Some of the degree offerings at LBHC that STEM works with are: Computer Science, Information Systems, Pre-Forestry, Community and/or Environmental Health, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Engineering and Mathematics, as well as anyone going into the Health fields.
Some of the services STEM offers include: Tutoring in STEM courses, help with academic planning, assistance in applying for summer internships, assistance with scholarships, bridging to four year institutes, access to computers and internet service, technology for the classroom, professional development for Faculty and Staff, paid internships for STEM students, a six week Summer Honors Academy, and Career Counseling.
Title III
The Title III program provides broad support to students, particularly to students enrolled in developmental courses. Title III helps develop and coordinate support labs and tutoring services for developmental Math and English classes. Tutors are available to assist students in these courses. In some courses, students are allowed one extra credit point for every hour the student works with a tutor. Title III also offers student support in academic counseling, which includes the plan of study to graduate with an associate’s degree, compass testing, selecting appropriate courses when registering, assisting with communication with instructors, and encouraging and assisting students in applying for scholarships and summer employment. In addition to the goals in retention of development program students, Title III also assist students in planning their transition to a four year College, this includes choosing a four year College, getting appropriate advisors at the institution the student is transferring to, applying for financial aid, child care and housing, and assisting with contacts at these institutions. The support, planning and guidance services provided by Title III promote higher retention and graduation rates at Little Big Horn College.
Counseling Services provided by the Title III Guidance Counselor include: Academic Counseling, Career Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, and other areas as needed with referrals to other local agencies in some cases.
Services Include:
Retention Counselor – The role of the Retention Counselor is to make contact with every incoming freshman. Students are encouraged to contact the Retention Counselor with any concerns regarding financial aid, scholarship applications, daycare needs, transportation needs, tutor requests, and other concerns with college procedures. The Retention Counselor will make contact with any student that has two consecutive absences to identify the nature of the absence and to develop a plan to resume and continue class attendance.
Compass Testing – The Title III Office staff administers Compass Placement Testing. Check with the Title III Office to find out available times to take the test.
Tutoring Services – Students can request tutoring by completing a tutor request form available at the appropriate offices. Tutoring is available in all subject areas. Students can also request tutoring through the Retention Counselor.
Tutors – There is a demand for student tutors. The Title III, TRIO, and TCUP/ STEM offices employ qualified students as tutors. Students are encouraged to share their academic skills by assisting other students to be successful in all subject areas. Students interested in becoming tutors need to complete the Tutor Employment Packet available at the appropriate office. All tutors will need to complete the 16 hour Tutor Training Class available at the beginning of each semester.
Transportation – Transportation to and from the LBHC campus is available to students. Look for posted time schedules for van transportation from outlying areas. The transportation is free of charge to enrolled students, both full time and part time. For more information, contact the Dean of Students.
The Title III grant is funded under the Strengthening Institutions Program in the Office of Post Secondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education. In addition to the student services outlined above, the Title III program helps staff and equips the new Library as it develops, and supports faculty and staff training and professional development.