The Smart Start: A Grandparent's Guide to Luzerne County Community College: Episode 6

Host Nancy Kman and special guest Lori Czajkowski, Retention Specialist at LCCC, discuss how a personalized campus environment and robust support systems provide a "safety net" for students, ensuring they never feel like just a number. In This Episode: The Power of Small Classes: Why LCCC’s intimate class sizes matter for academic success, allowing faculty to provide one-on-one attention and identify struggling students early. Early Intervention Methods: A look at how professors and advisors collaborate through intervention strategies to reach out to students at the first sign of trouble, whether it's a missed class or a dip in grades. The "Write" Place: Exploring LCCC’s dedicated writing center that helps students master college-level communication, from researching topics to perfecting citations and revisions. Free Peer Tutoring: How students can access free assistance in nearly any subject—including math and science—from peers who have already successfully mastered the course material. Holistic Student Success: Details on the Student Success Center’s approach to guiding students through personal stress, academic anxiety, and the logistical hurdles of transitioning to college life. Grandparent Reassurance: Actionable advice for grandparents on how to encourage grandchildren by highlighting the accessible faculty and extensive free resources available to them.