Student Support Services TRIO Program Staff

Loretta Nickel,  Director of TRiO Academic Services, holds a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Idaho and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Lewis-Clark State College.  Prior to recently returning to the TRiO program at LCSC, she was the Director of SSS at Big Bend Community College since 1997.  She is also a trained Peer Monitor for the NASP region.  Her areas of expertise include academic advising, reading strategies, student assessment, and curriculum management.

E-Mail: lanickel@lcsc.edu

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Margie McLaughlin, Retention Specialist, holds a Master's Degree in English from the University of Idaho and a Bachelor's Degree in English with Secondary Education Certification, French and Reading. Her experience includes 12 years of English instruction at the college level. Her specialties include study skills, text reading, and writing skills.  Margie is also an instructor for Learning Communities for Nursing and Undeclared students. 
E-Mail: mmclaugh@lcsc.edu.

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Linda Gallaher, who holds a Master of Arts Degree in Mathematics from the University of Illinois, is the Program's Math Specialist. She provides math support for Pre-Algebra, Basic and College Algebra, Finite Math, Elementary Education Math and Statistics courses. TRiO participants can either sign up for an Applied Study Math 025 or Math 130 Support course for 1 credit, or access Linda for one-on-one support in the TRiO Learning Lab (located in RCH 218). You can contact her at (208) 792-2300 or
E-Mail: lgallahe@lcsc.edu.

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Donald Willows, an Academic Specialist, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Lewis-Clark State College.  His previous experience lends itself from the Financial Industry.  Basic computer skills, accounting, and management are just a few of his areas of expertise.

E-Mail: drwillows@lcsc.edu

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