If you are first-time in college or first-time transfer student at Central Texas College, we want you to be successful. The best way to do that is to be part of SOAR- a program that provides special events and supports to help you persist from your first semester to graduation.

• SOAR fosters a sense of community and belonging through teamwork
• Collaboration-working with individuals and other campus programs to enhance the student experience.

Charlotte Wesley | cwesley@ctcd.edu | 254-501-3072

Jessica Gonzalez | jgonzalez@ctcd.edu | 254-501-3004

Paul Esper | pesper@ctcd.edu | 254-526-1244

Tami Trew | ttrew@ctcd.edu | 254-501-3005

Students can come to the Academic Studio and sign in, then they are guided to a designated computer where they can independently work through their benefits case(s) or application(s). All questions about their specific case will be directed to Texas Health and Human Services as CTC does not award or deny benefits, nor do we know the specifics of someone’s case.

People can apply for new benefits, check the status of their benefits, and renew benefits. Applications include:

• SNAP Food Benefits (assists families in buying food).
• TANF Cash Help (assists families with children 18 and younger by helping cover costs of basic needs).
• Health Care (helps cover doctor, dentist, and hospital visits in addition to medication ordered by dentists and doctors).
• Support Services (assistance with daily living needs, caregivers, and people with mental health and drug or alcohol issues).
• WIC Food Benefits (assists pregnant and breastfeeding women and/or families with children under 5 years old pay for food).

To better assist students, the Academic Studio has gathered on and off campus resource information.

Campus and Community Resources Listing

Mental Health Resources Listing

Resource Workshop Video

Foster Care Liasons serve a critical role in bridging the gap between the students who want to pursue higher education and those who can provide support to help students complete their degrees. A Liasion can:

Provide information to foster care alumni and case managers regarding support services Inform students about resources available to them on campus and within the community Provide relevant information to assist former foster care students become and remain successful students, particularly with admissions, advising, housing, disability support services, financial aid and tutoring

Central Texas College Foster Care Liaison(s):

Bea Tinsay | Success Programs Specialist | 254-526-1357 | ctinsay@ctcd.edu

Retention alerts are an intervention tool developed to help your academic success.

Retention alerts are automatic communications that gather information and allow faculty to reach out and support students in need of assistance during the first three weeks of class and at the midpoint of the semester. The retention alerts happen early to decrease student struggles and give students a chance to get help, use resources, and stay on the path to success.

The Retention Alert Types:

• Lack of Participation
• Excessive Absence Behavior/Personal Concerns
• Missing Work
• Cannot Pass with Remaining Course Work
• Poor Quality Work
• Excessive Tardiness
• Low Test Scores
• Unsatisfactory Progress
• Tutoring Needed

How to Respond If You Receive a Retention Alert:

1. Figure out what class your retention alert is for and what type of alert it is.
2. Check in with your professor and follow their recommendations for success in your retention alert email.
3. Go through your course syllabus and understand your professor’s policies for class.
   1. For attendance alerts: Contact your professor to discuss what attendance issues are hurting your success in class. Consider emailing, scheduling an appointment, or visiting your professor during their office hours. If you know you are going to be late/absent from class or you need specific accommodations, email or call your professor.
   2. Make sure you know when assignments are due and make sure you turn them in on time.
4. If you are not sure about the alert or have questions: Contact your professor to discuss what is hurting your success in class.

1. Academic Studio (Tutoring Center)
   1. Subjects: Math, Science, English, History, Economics, Psychology, Dosage Calculations, Speech, Child Development and Teaching. If you don't see your subject listed please contact us and we can double check!
   2. Hours: M-Th 9am-5pm & F 9am-1pm
   3. Location: Bldg. 220, 2nd floor or virtually
   4. Contact: ssuccess@ctcd.edu or 254-526-1580

2. Advanced Math Lab
   1. Subjects: College Algebra, Contemporary Mathematics, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus
   2. Hours: M-Th 8am-6pm & F 8am-3pm
   3. Location: Bldg. 267 (Mayborn Science Theater) Room 145
   4. Contact: 254-526-1499

3. Library Services
   1. Subjects: Paper reviews, Paper planning sessions, database assistance, 24/7 virtual "Ask a Librarian"
   2. Hours: Monday & Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Tuesday & Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Friday: 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Saturday: Closed

Sunday 12:30 - 7:30 p.m.

3. Location: Bldg. 240 or virtually
4. Contact: ReferenceRequest@ctcd.edu or 254-526-1621

4. Math Express
   1. Subjects: DSMA 0300/0100, 0293, 0492, 0493, and 0394 as well as DSMA0190 Bridge for MATH2412. Other math courses may receive help if the staff is not busy with students in their primary focus.
   2. Hours: M-Th 7:30am-5:30pm & F 7:30am-11:30am
   3. Location: Bldg. 267 (Mayborn Science Theater) Room 141 
   4. Contact: math.express@ctcd.edu or 254-526-1444

5. PROWL
   1. Subjects: PROWL offers paper reviews done by professors within 48 hours
   2. Hours: Everyday
   3. Location: Virtually, through Blackboard under ENGLISHTUTOR
   4. Contact: Blackboard course