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Current Students

Career Services

NSBT makes no earnings claim, no placement claim, and no guarantee of ministry position or employment to any prospective student. The Academic Catalog states the student support services of NSBT under the heading Guidance/Placement, as follows.

Academic Advisors, Academic Dean, and Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Academic Programs and Director of Field Education

A. Academic Support Services

  • Provide academic advising related to course selection, pacing, and program progression
  • Monitor student academic progress and identify at-risk students
  • Coordinate intervention strategies, including academic improvement plans
  • Make sure students understand institutional policies, procedures, and academic expectations

B. Student Communication and Engagement

  • Maintain consistent communication with students via NSBT’s LMS and official email
  • Respond to student inquiries in a timely and professional manner
  • Facilitate student orientation and onboarding processes
  • Promote student engagement initiatives (e.g., workshops, academic support sessions)

C. Retention and Student Success

  • Track retention and persistence data
  • Implement strategies to improve student retention and completion rates
  • Collaborate with faculty to address student performance concerns

D. Resource Coordination

  • Ensure student access to academic resources, including the Digital Theological Library (DTL)
  • Provide guidance on LMS (Populi) usage and academic tools
  • Refer students to appropriate internal or external support services when necessary

Academic Dean – Academic Guidance and Placement

A. Academic and Vocational Guidance

  • Provide high-level academic advising related to program alignment with ministry goals
  • Assist students in clarifying vocational calling and ministry direction
  • Make sure academic programs support practical ministry application

Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Academic Programs and Director of Field Education

A. Writing Lab Director

  • Provide assistance with developing academic and scholarly writing skills

B. Field Education Guidance

  • Oversee guidance related to internships, or field education opportunities
  • Support students in identifying ministry contexts aligned with their academic training
  • Collaborate with ministry partners and organizations, when applicable

C. Capstone and Program Completion Oversight

  • Provide guidance on capstone integration with ministry practice
  • Make sure students demonstrate applied theological competency
  • Support students in transitioning from academic study to ministry or leadership roles

D. Institutional Alignment and Quality Assurance

  • Make sure student services and guidance align with NSBT’s mission and applicable institutional and programmatic standards
  • Evaluate effectiveness of student support and placement practices
  • Provide leadership in continuous improvement of academic support services

Student Access to Services

Students may access student services through:

  • NSBT Learning Management System (Populi)
  • Official NSBT email communication
  • Scheduled advising sessions
  • Workshops and academic support initiatives

All students are encouraged to engage regularly with academic leadership for guidance and support.

Monitoring and Evaluation

The effectiveness of student services is evaluated through:

  • Student retention and completion rates
  • Student feedback and surveys
  • Academic performance indicators
  • Review of advising and placement outcomes

Findings are used to inform continuous improvement processes.

Questions about guidance and placement go to the Office of Student Services at studentservices@nsbt.org.