Student Success Center

The Student Success Center serves as a hub for efficient and vital connections to advisors, professors, and students, creating relationships and providing services to enhance students' learning and academic success.

The Student Success Center exists to provide a high level of support for all students and faculty and is conveniently located on the main level of the Marvin M. Schwan Library.

The Center offers the following services for students:

Academic Tutors - Tutors explain class material and form study groups.
Writing Tutors - Writing tutors aid students in the writing process and revision of papers.
Peer Mentors - Mentors support students in developing study skills and good habits.
Support Services - The Center faculty and staff meet with students to explore individual learning styles and strategies needed for their success.

CliftonStrengths

All Wisconsin Lutheran College students are encouraged to use the CliftonStrengths online assessment to assist them in identifying their top five themes of talent.

The CliftonStrengths program teaches students how to develop their natural talents into strengths and apply them for success in all areas of their lives. It can be used as a resource in discussions regarding academics, advising, personal life, career, and spiritual life.

Contact Us

Dr. Rhoda Wolle
Dean of Student Success
Email
414.443.8517

Becky Jeffers
Student Success Counselor
Email
414.443.8812

Suzanne Otto
Student Success Counselor
Email
414.443.8812

STUDY TIPS AND STRATEGIES

Time Management

Reading Strategies

Writing

Test Taking

Memory Strategies

Learning Styles

Note-Taking

Citations

Study Skills

PRAXIS TEST INFORMATION

The Praxis Test dates and details can be found by going to the Official Praxis Site. Praxis preparation and study books are located by the Student Success Center desk in the library. Click on the following resources for practice tests and tips on how to successfully pass the Praxis tests.

Preparing for the Praxis I PPST

Full Tests

Choose the Subject Practice Test

Writing

Reading

Math

Preparing for the Praxis II

Preparation

Studying

Helpful Tip: For the middle school content knowledge test, check out 6th grade level math, science, social studies, and reading textbooks. The content on the test is very similar to the 6th grade textbooks.

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

Wisconsin Lutheran College has many resources and services to help students succeed. Become familiar with our resources and encourage students to reach out for help.

Helping Your Student Succeed in College (PDF)

WLC Parents Index Page (Link)

VIDEO RESOURCES

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL)

Social-Emotional Learning: What Is SEL and Why SEL Matters (Committee for Children)
Social and Emotional Learning Explained: How SEL Helps Students in College, Career, and Life (American Institutes for Research)
Whiteboard: Keeping Social and Emotional Learning at the Center of Teaching and Learning (American Institutes for Research)

GRIT/PERSISTENCE/RESILIENCE

STUDY SKILLS

How to Study (Stamford University)
How to Take Great Notes
How to Take Notes in Class - The 5 Best Methods
How to Use a Planner (AU Campus Life)
Study Better In College - The Study Cycle (LSU Center for Academic Success)
Study Skills - Managing Your Time (BBC Learning English)
The 9 BEST Scientific Study Tips (AsapSCIENCE)

HOW TO STUDY FOR DIFFERENT SUBJECTS

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