Academic achievement can benefit from support services beyond the classroom. The College offers a number of services designed to aid students in adjusting to college, setting personal goals, achieving academic success, and fulfilling developmental needs.
Library Services
Louisiana Christian University's Richard W. Norton Memorial Library contains hard-copy, electronic copy and access to a multitude of titles needed for research. With several stand-alone computer workstations and a large computer lab, all currently enrolled students are encouraged to use the library's resources. Click here to visit the library page.
Disabilities Accommodations
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Policy.
Louisiana Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of disabilities in the operation of its programs. Classrooms, residence halls, auditoriums, and other public facilities provide accessibility or alternate locations and services for persons with physical disabilities.
Following acceptance for admission, a student who has a physical and/or learning disability that qualifies under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and who desires modifications or accommodations should contact the Director of the Student Success Center for information and guidance. This voluntary notification will be helpful in planning suitable accommodations and assuring satisfactory adjustments to the campus environment.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Students with disabilities have the right to:
- An equal opportunity to learn.
- An equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the academic community.
Students with disabilities shall be responsible for:
- Registering with Student Success Center Special Services.
- Submitting documentation of a disability from a qualified and appropriate professional that demonstrates how the disability affects/impacts a particular delivery system, instructional method, or evaluation criteria when requesting accommodations.
- Completing a Student Success Center orientation prior to receiving accommodations.
- Requesting accommodations through the Student Success Center each semester in a timely manner.
- Meeting with faculty and other service providers to discuss accommodations as needed. Information about the disability is confidential.
- Notifying the Student Success Center of any issues, concerns, or delays in receiving requested accommodations in a timely manner.
- Meeting and maintaining the fundamental academic standards of Louisiana Christian University.
Louisiana Christian University is committed to student success; however, we do not require students to use accommodations nor will we provide them unless they are requested by the student. The student must take the lead in registering with Student Success Center Special Services and submitting requests for accommodations each semester.
Student Success Center
Louisiana Christian University
P.O. Box 545
Pineville, LA 71359
Telephone: (318) 487-7629
Special Services
All students are measured by the same academic standards. Those students who have greater needs may contact the Student Success Center where extensive individualized tutoring is arranged. Assistance is provided with note5 taking, study skills, time management, research, paper writing, etc. Tapes of text are available. Test accommodations within a distraction-free environment and with extended time can be arranged. For more information, contact the Director of the Student Success Center.
Louisiana Christian University is committed to following Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended in 2008, and other applicable federal and state regulations and university policies which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. Under these laws, students with a documented disability have a right to receive reasonable accommodations. Students also have responsibilities under these laws.
International Student Advising
International students are assisted in their adjustment to this culture and the academic environment. Guidance is available for planning the student's academic program. Information regarding Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations are available. Should international students need housing during the holiday periods, they will be aided in securing accommodations. Special activities are planned to involve international students with campus and community events and other Louisiana Christian University students through the International Student Organization. For additional information contact the International Student Advisor at 318.487.7445.
Counseling
Here at LCU, we want to see each student succeed on a holistic level. One of the many benefits of becoming a LCU Wildcat is the availability of free counseling services on campus. The counseling center offers services to individuals, couples, and groups. Sessions typically last between 45-50 minutes. The counseling center is a judgment free zone where you can share personal concerns in private. Students can find the counseling center on the 2nd floor of Student Center behind Starbucks and next to the BCM. To schedule an appointment, students can call 318-487-7420 or e-mail Mollie.Wise@lcuniversity.edu. Walk-in appointments are welcome.
Important phone numbers:
Suicide Hotline: call or text: 988
Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788
Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
National Rehab Hotline: 1-866-210-1303
Louisiana National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1-800-821-4357 or by texting “NAMI” to 741741
Louisiana Department of Health: 1-877-664-2248
Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response (STAR): (318)625-7592
Common reasons people seek counseling:
Depression
Anxiety
Adjustment issues
Grief and loss
Breakups
Family or friend problems
Substance abuse
Struggles
Anger / aggitation
Meet our counselors!
Mollie Wise has 16 years of experience as a mental health counselor. Mollie has a bachelor’s in social work from Southern Illinois University, master’s in counseling from Missouri Baptist University, and currently finishing her doctorate in psychology specializing in trauma and disaster from Northcentral University. For about 9 of those years, she worked in the State of Illinois. She has sought the specialization of trauma throughout her career. She has worked at Children’s Advocacy Center as an advocate for abused and neglected children, has worked as a mental health counselor in a public mental health agency, and has worked at domestic violence center. Through this she has work experience in advocacy, individual, family, and group counseling, and crisis intervention. She Has received special training in trauma treatment and behavioral modification as well.