Minority Services
CONTACT
Minority Services
University Transfer Center - Room 213
Phone: 715-365-4434 or 1-800-544-3039 ext. 4434
Fax: 715-365-4594
Email: pgokey@nicoletcollege.edu
HOURS
Monday - Thursday: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A Circle of Support for Your Success
Nicolet College Minority Services is dedicated to your academic and personal success. We offer a variety of services to help you achieve your career goals.
Mission Statement
Through nurturing partnerships, educational and service offerings, we will significantly increase the level of educational attainment of minorities within the Nicolet College district.
College Success Services
College Planning and Recruitment
- Regular outreach center hours
- One-on-one meetings with academic advisors
- Campus tours
- Career exploration and testing
- Admissions process assistance
Financial Assistance
- Financial aid information and referrals
- Scholarship application assistance
- Minority-specific resources
Support Services
- Peer and social support
- Personal advising and referrals
- Academic advising
- Counseling
- Tutoring
- MentorNet online mentoring program
- Links to additional college services such as English as a Second Language and Basic Education
- Referrals to community support agencies
Multicultural Services
Multicultural Student Organization
- Students Actively Gaining Ethnic Diversity (SAGED) — A student-driven organization with the mission to: Create, enhance, and enrich a student's life in diversity and promote cultural awareness that helps to develop a more fulfilling student career.
- Cultural trips and a variety of cultural and environmental activities
- Sponsor of the Autumn Bonga annual scholarship
Tribal Outreach Programming
Lac du Flambeau Courses Classroom - Fall 2008
Lac du Flambeau Classroom Weekly Schedule - Fall 2008
- Oversee classrooms/computer labs in two tribal communities
- Programs and course schedules are developed in collaboration with community and tribal enterprises and organizations
Resource Library
- Extensive collection of books and periodicals related to Native history, art, law, dance, children’s literature, poetry, philosophy, music, and more.
Workshops
Six Steps to Success Workshops
Providing you with help in:
- Career exploration
- Financial Management
- College success strategies
- Resume writing
- Interview skills
- Goal setting
- AODA information and referral
Community Visits
- Minority Services representatives visit area high schools and community centers.
- Regularly schedule tribal community visits.
- Please contact our offices to find out the next time we’ll be in your area.
Minority Services Staff
Michele LaRock
Director of Tribal Relations
and Minority Student Support
715-365-4434 - office
715-499-0882 - cell phone
mlarock@nicoletcollege.edu
Pamela Gokey
Secretary and SAGED Advisor
715-365-4434
pgokey@nicoletcollege.edu
Leanne Vigue Miranda
Tribal Recruitment/Retention Specialist
715-365-4434
lviguemiranda@nicoletcollege.edu