TRiO Brochure

OCtechOrangeburg-Calhoun Technical College

3250 St. Matthews RoadOrangeburg, SC 29118

803.536.0311 � 1.800.813.6519www.octech.edu

CONTACTS:Mrs. Glorious CuttinoAdministrative Assistant803.535.1227cuttinog@octech.edu

Ms. Charlene Minus,Academic Counselor/Assistant Director/Coordinator of Tutorial Services803.535.1382minusc@octech.edu

Mrs. Patricia NicholasAcademic Counselor/Transfer Coordinator803.535.1383nicholasp@octech.edu

Dr. Monica L. GreeneDirector of Student Support Services803.535.1228greeneml@octech.edu

WHENWHERE?

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All services are scheduled through theacademic counselors’ offices.

Located on the first floor of Building Bin the Gressette Learning Resource Center.

To schedulean appointmentcall 803.535.1608

Monday -Thursday7:30am - 7:00pm

Friday8:00am - 1:30pm

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ENON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY: Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College does notdiscriminate inadmissionsoremploymentof thebasison race, sex,nationalorigin, color,age, religion,disability, or veteran's status. Title IXandSection504,ComplianceOfficer:Marie Howell, 3250 St.Matthews Road,Orangeburg, SC 29118-8299. 803.535.1207

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

ORANGEBURG-CALHOUN TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Tutorial ServicesThe Student Support Services provides freetutorial assistance in a variety of subjects to allprogram participants. Participants should contacttheir assigned academic counselor to scheduleone-on-one tutoring with qualified tutors.

Student Support Service is designed to providestudents with the critical academic support necessaryfor a successful college experience.

Promoting academic success at Orangeburg-CalhounTechnical College is a major priority of StudentSupport Services. Funded by the Department ofEducation Student Support Services TRIO Grant,the mission is to provide supportive servicesfor eligible students in an attempt to:

• Increase retention rates• Increase graduation rates• Foster a climate of institutional support• Facilitate transfer to four-year institutions forstudents choosing to earn a bachelor’s degree

The college experience

can be exciting,

challenging and

sometimes frustrating.

Counseling Services• Academic• Career• Personal• Two-to-Four Year College Transfer

Students should schedule an entrance interviewwith a counselor who will evaluate thestudent's academic and career goals. Theacademic counselors work closely with studentsto develop an Academic Plan. This processconsists of advising students about selectingclasses, applying for financial assistance,setting academic goals, identifying careeroptions, and utilizing special services such asthe tutoring services.

WHOTAKES PART?ANDWHAT

WE DO1. Students who have an academic needfor servicesProspective students should speak with anacademic counselor in the Tourville Lab onthe second floor of Building S

2. A first-generation college studentAn individual whose parents have notreceived a bachelor's degree

3. A low-income studentStudents must meet specific income guidelinesas established by the U.S. Department ofEducation. In general, students receiving PellGrants are frequently eligible

4. A student who hasa diagnosed physicaland/or learningdisabilityStudents with physicalor learning disabilitiesmust first identifythemselves assuch throughthe college’sCoordinatorof Services forStudentswithDisabilities