Any student at Union College can receive academic support from the TLC. Our academic coaches help students succeed with focus on time management, organization, test taking, study strategies, and goal setting.
The TLC offers accessibility accommodations to Union students with disabilities. Contact us for more information on documentation guidelines and how to request accommodations.
How to Schedule an Appointment
To schedule an appointment with any of the TLC staff
- call (402) 486-2506
- email tlc [at] ucollege [dot] edu
- or stop by our office in the Student Center.
Reasons Why You Might Visit the TLC
- You want to improve your grades and/or test performance.
- You don't feel comfortable talking in class.
- You're attending class regularly but you feel like you're missing important points.
- You feel like you're a slow reader.
- You're having trouble completing tests in the allotted time.
- You're spending hours studying but still not "getting it."
- You feel like you don't have enough time to get everything done.
- You're not sure how to take notes.
- You're easily distracted in class and while studying.
Questions to Ask Your Academic Advisor
Since your academic advisor will be one of your most important guides in college, the first impression you make matters. It is crucial for you to be prepared for your first meeting with your advisor. Maybe you’re not sure what questions to ask or what information you should share about yourself. We have created a document to help you navigate this initial encounter so it will be beneficial to both you and your advisor. Read more.
Programs
The Students with Disabilities (SWD) program provides assistance to those students who have verified disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are also provided.
Personal Academic College Coaching (PACC) is a program for any student struggling with class work, organization, time management, personal issues, etc.
The Academic Success and Advising Program (ASAP) is for students on academic probation.
Freshman Development (FD) is a program for first-year freshmen who are accepted into the college with low GPA and/or ACT score(s).
Integrated College Experience (ICE) is a program for students who are accepted into the college with low GPA and/or ACT score(s) and ACT scores in Math or English that fall below admissions criteria.
Meet the Staff
Debbie Forshee-Sweeney: director, academic coach
Elizabeth Anderson: academic coach
Brittany Wren: office coordinator