Using support programs to facilitate academic success in African American students.

Academic problems resulting from both internal and external factors affect the ability of students to be successful in their course study. Verbalization about problems and concerns to supportive teachers and counselors is not uncommon. However students often do not possess the knowledge and skills needed to handle these problems. This article describes support programs that have been put into place at Indiana University School of Nursing to assist students with specific problems and describes the benefits associated with these programs.