What is SSS-D

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What is Student Support Services, Disabilities (SSS-D)?

TRIO Student Support Services, Disabilities (SSS-D) at WKU is dedicated to assisting students with documented disabilities in achieving equitable access to academic programs and services tailored to their unique needs. The program offers personalized academic support, including tutoring and study skills workshops, while also providing financial assistance. Additionally, SSS-D promotes social support by helping students build a strong campus community through resources like counseling and peer mentoring. By addressing both academic and personal challenges, and actively engaging with the campus community, SSS-D aims to foster an inclusive and supportive environment that enhances student success, retention, and overall engagement.

In order to enroll in WKU SSS-D, students must first register with the Student Accessibility Resource Center (SARC). SARC ensures that students with disabilities receive the necessary accommodations for equal access to educational programs and services. For more information on the registration process, visit the SARC website.

 

Our Mission Statement

Our goals for you as a participant are that you will persist from this semester to the next, maintain good academic standing, and graduate with a bachelor's degree. We hope that you will gain personal and professional competencies that will enable you to advance your chosen career and/or graduate education.

 

Our Services

WKU SSS-D offers academic coaching as a personalized, one-on-one partnership to enhance academic performance through goal setting, time management, and tailored study strategies. Our coaching focuses on developing skills like organization and critical thinking, provides regular check-ins for motivation and accountability, and connects students to campus resources. This support leads to better grades, transferable skills, and greater satisfaction with the learning experience. Along with academic coaching WKU SSS-D provides a wide variety of resources and services, including: 

• Tutoring 
• Career Exploration 
• Networking Events
• Graduate School Preparation and Exploration 
• Federal Student Aid Workshops 
• Scholarship Application Assistance 
• Financial Aid and Financial Literary Workshop
• Economic Literacy Workshop
• Cultural Enrichment Activities and Field Trips

 

Our Resources

The WKU Student Support Services - Disability (SSS-D) office offers a variety of resources to support students' academic success. When visiting our office, students have access to computers, calculators, C-pen readers, and even a camera for various needs. We also provide snacks to keep you energized and offer a quiet study space when available. These resources, along with other items, are all part of our commitment to creating an accommodating and supportive environment for our students.