Academic Support Center

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Ms. Hanigan, DSS Director
Ms. Sookram, DLC Director
Ms. Francis, Academic Specialist
Mr. Scheele, Writing Specialist
Ms. Marvin, Mathematics Specialist

The Academic Support Center consists of two separate programs: The Doane Learning Center (DLC) and Doane Student Support Services (DSS). Excluding DLC 090 /DSS 090 , up to nine DLC/DSS credits may be counted toward graduation.

Any student may enroll in the DLC program offerings. The DSS program is funded by the federal government, so participants must meet federal eligibility guidelines. Eligibility is verified by the Director of Student Support Services each fall. Only eligible students may enroll in DSS classes. Eligible students receive program bulletins throughout the year.

In addition to credit courses, the Academic Support Center provides peer tutoring, academic counseling, writing assistance, and a variety of workshops. Students eligible for Student Support Services may also check out computer software and attend cultural events in Lincoln (tickets and transportation provided at no cost).

NOTE: All students must demonstrate adequate basic skills before enrolling in ENG 101 . This requirement is met in one of the following ways:

1. By attaining an ACT English subscore of 19 or above
2. By completing DLC 116 /DSS 117  with a C- or higher
3. By completing ENG 100  with a C- or higher (for international students)
4. By transferring credits that are equivalent to DLC 116 , DSS 117 , or ENG 101  

NOTE: All students must demonstrate adequate basic computational skills before enrolling in any mathematics course numbered 100 or above. This requirement may be met in any of five ways:

1. By attaining an Enhanced ACT math score of 19 or higher
2. By attaining an SAT math score of 500 or higher
3. By passing Doane’s Computational Skills Test
4. By completing DLC 090 /DSS 090  with a grade of C- or higher
5. By transferring credits that are equivalent to DLC 090 /DSS 090 , or college-level mathematics

Courses

The Doane Learning Center provides instruction in college reading efficiency and writing. A student may register for any DLC course at the beginning of a term or any time prior to the first day of each session. Students receive letter grades in these courses.

• DLC 103 - Reading Effectiveness (1)
• DLC 107 - Speed Reading Techniques (1)
• DLC 116 - Writing Skills (3)
• DLC 119 - Communication Skills (3)

The DSS program provides instruction in college-level study skills, writing, and basic computational mathematics. Students must be eligible for the Student Support Services program to enroll in these courses. Eligible students may register for any DSS course at the beginning of a term or any time prior to the first day of each session. Students receive letter grades in these courses.

NOTE: All students must demonstrate adequate basic computational skills before enrolling in any mathematics course numbered 100 or above. This requirement is met in one of the following ways:

1. By attaining an Enhanced ACT math score of 19 or higher
2. By attaining an SAT math score of 500 or higher
3. By passing Doane’s Computational Skills Test
4. By completing DSS 090  with a grade of C- or higher
5. By transferring credits that are equivalent to DLC 090 /DSS 090  or college-level mathematics

• DSS 090 - Pre-Algebra (3)
• DSS 117 - Thinking Skills for Writing (3)
• DSS 118 - College Reading and Study Techniques (3)

• ELS 101 - Reading Skills (3)
• ELS 116 - Writing Skills (3)
• ELS 119 - Communication Skills (3)

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