STUDENT SERVICES “Success increases dramatically when students are taught holistically.” This is the guiding principal for the development of all Student Affairs programs and Support Services at NMI. Born from constant and open communication among the faculty, student services officers, and the Chief Academic Officer regarding student status, systems to support academic success, personal growth, and professional awareness are established and adjusted as needed. Mandatory Study Hall (MSH) sessions with incentives • All students are assigned to mandatory study halls, with the required number of which diminish with each successive semester. • Students are assessed immediately following mid-terms and can earn the right to be released from some or all MSH. • Students who have below 80% at the mid-year mark in some or all classes meet with Student Services Officers and will either maintain their mandatory study schedule or be assigned new study hall schedules which will include increased number of study sessions, some with more focused, tutor directed guidance. • Small group or individual tutoring is offered by instructors, academic support officers, or peers. Prioritized Attendance • 100% attendance in all classes is expected and closely monitored. • Wednesday Night Sessions (WNS) provide a small group setting for all unexcused class absences to makeup, review, or reinforce classroom assignments. • Excused absences are made-up at the direction of the instructors. Class Size • Classes are capped at sixteen students per class to allow instructors to work closely with each student • Support Services Officers hold small group meetings to promote development of long-term and short-term goals, to offer guidance to meet those goals, and to encourage students to stay in the course or identify when modification of course or goal is necessary. The Joshua Slocum Library • The Joshua Slocum Library is located at Founders Hall. Study areas and computers with internet access are available for students to research, study, and collaborate and are in each building on the campus. • A librarian is available to assist students and to offer guidance on research projects. SAILS Network access • Students enrolled at NMI have access to the Millicent Library, an historical public library of Fairhaven, at 45 Center Street, a short distance from the main buildings. As NMI students, they are entitled to a membership card, allowing them to use the library’s shared automation Library Network called SAILS, providing access to 65 other libraries within the SAILS Network. Study Center NMI provides a unique study center which houses the Nautical Science instructors’ offices and student services. By grouping these essential academic resources under one roof, students have easy access to help during the week.
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