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Spiking your way into online resources
Spiking your way into Online Resources at meramec
Geneva lee Staff writer
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Not all who wander are lost...but some are, in fact, lost. Navigating signing up for classes, trying to find degree requirements, finding what classes will transfer to other schools— it can all be overwhelming and confusing. Luckily, St. Louis Community College has many online resources available to students to help navigate academic red-tape.
General Questions, Crisis Assistance, & Governmental Finance Assistance
The Student Assistance Services page on STLCC’s website lists contact information for those who need help navigating crises in their personal lives that make it difficult to continue studying, feel overwhelmed by school and other responsibilities, and who are having trouble with navigating governmental assistance.
Student Assistance Services Contacts:
Florissant: Danielle Lusk: 314-513-4565 dlusk@stlcc.edu Forest Park: Tamala Turner: 314-644-9027 tcturner@stlcc.edu Meramec: Shannon Nicholson: 314-984-7168 snicholson29@stlcc.edu Wildwood: Sara Clark 636422-2011 sclark260@stlcc.edu Link: https://stlcc.edu/ student-support/personalsupport/student-assistanceprogram.aspx#contact
Finding Degree Requirements
By going to the “Explore Programs” feature on STLCC’s website, you can search a field of study. By clicking on the program that comes up, the website will show the degree requirements, as well as which campus offers the program. Link: https://stlcc.edu/ programs-academics/
Meal Assistance
For students who need them, STLCC offers free food, toiletries, hygiene products, and other items through Archer’s Market. For more information, students can contact Danielle Lusk, Tamala Turner, or Shannon Nicholson, whose contact information is found above. Link: https://stlcc.edu/ student-support/personalsupport/student-assistanceprogram.aspx#contact
Transfering Classes
There is information on STLCC’s website that details which classes are needed to transfer can be found under its General Education Requirements. Link: https://catalog.stlcc. edu/general-education/
Child Care
STLCC offers childcare services to students for $5/hr and offers weekly programs as well for children ages six weeks to six years. Contact information: mkrogmeier@stlcc. edu 314-539-5002 Link: https://stlcc.edu/ student-support/personalsupport/child-care.aspx
Mental Health Services
For students going through crises, dealing with mental health issues, or who just want to talk to someone, there are a variety of counseling services at STLCC. Contact Information: counseling@stlcc. edu 314-539-5151 Link: https://stlcc.edu/ student-support/counseling/
Career Development
Career services can help students build a resume, search for jobs, and prepare for interviews. Students can set up appointments to talk to career specialists as well. Contact information: careerdevelopment@ stlcc.edu 314-539-5888 LInk: https://stlcc.edu/studentsupport/career-development/
Learning Remotely
For assistance in getting access to wifi or a laptop to work remotely, students can access the Learning Remotely section of STLCC’s website. Link: https://stlcc. edu/covid-19/learningremotely.aspx#connect
Accessibility and Disability Services
For students that need accommodations, adaptive technology, or need to report concerns or grievances, they can access the OfficeDisability Support Services. Contact information: Forest Park: fpaccess@stlcc.edu Florissant Valley: fvaccess@stlcc.edu Meramec: mcaccess@stlcc.edu W i l d w o o d : wwaccess@stlcc.edu Link: https://stlcc.edu/studentsupport/disability-services/
Academic Advising
Academic Advising is available to students who need help picking courses, majors, registering for classes, among other academic issues. Students can set up appointments online as well as access more information on STLCC’s website. Contact Information: advising@ stlcc.edu 314-539-5465 Link: https://stlcc.edu/ admissions/advising/
Request Transcripts
Students can request their transcripts from the Office of the Registrar’s webpage. Link: https://stlcc.edu/ office-of-the-registrar/
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To get you where you need to go, PTK offers opportunities to help you develop and discover your personal, academic, and professional potential.
PHI THETA KAPPA - XI LAMBDA CHAPTER INTERNATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY FOR TWO-YEAR COLLEGES
Phi Theta Kappa is an international honors society for two-year colleges. It’s mission is to recognize and encourage the academic achievement of two-year college students, as well as to provide opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service, and fellowship programs.
To be eligible to join Phi Theta Kappa - Xi Lambda, Meramec’s local chapter, students must have a GPA of at least 3.5, have taken 12 or more credit hours, and must be enrolled in at least one course currently at Meramec.
If you are interested, contact Chapter Advisor Professor Rich If you are interested, contact Chapter Advisor Jerry Meyers at If you are interested, contact Chapter Advisor Jerry Peraud in CN 217 or go to PTK.org for more information. gmyers34@stlcc.edu or 314-984-7638. Myers at gmyers34@stlcc.edu or 314-984-7638
We Have an Honors Program at STLCC-Meramec!
Honors offers qualified students a variety of opportunities in and outside the classroom, including honors classes, special projects, workshops, and mentoring. New students can qualify through high school GPA, ACT score, or Accuplacer. Returning students qualify through their college GPA. Once admitted, honors students are never obligated to pursue a minimum amount of honors work each term.
Curious about the Honors Program and what it might mean for you?
Learn more about the Meramec Honors Program and apply online at http://www.stlcc.edu/mchonors
