School of Academic Advancement
From enrollment to graduation, the faculty and staff of the School of Academic Advancement are committed to preparing students for college coursework and experiences. Together, we strive to connect students with people, courses, services, resources, and opportunities that can help them meet their goals.
Departments that comprise the School of Academic Advancement are Academic Coaching & Tutoring, Academic Connections, Learning Resources, and Transitional Studies.
"Our goal is to help you reach your academic and life goals, even when challenges and responsibilities seem to be blocking your path. From the time you enroll until after you graduate, we offer instruction, services, and resources that help you grow and succeed in your courses, your career, and your life."
Cindy Davies, M.L.I.S.
Dean, School of Academic Advancement
Mission Statement:
The School of Academic Advancement supports and engages students at all stages of their academic journeys by providing connections to quality courses, services, resources, and opportunities that assist them in meeting their educational and personal goals.
Vision Statement:
Each student will have holistic support—both in and out of the classroom—from enrollment to graduation.
Programs
- Placement Testing and Early Advising provide testing and advising services to help students determine where to begin their coursework.
- Transitional Studies classes prepare you for college-level courses.
- English as a Second Language (ESL) classes help students improve ready and writing skills to achieve college and career goals.
- College Skills classes give students the tools to achieve success through college and beyond.
- Find Your E assists first-year college students in their successful transition to GTC.
- Planning and Transfer Headquarters (PATH) helps students plan their transfer to a four-year college or university.
- Civic Engagement supports student success through community service.
- Academic Coaching helps students develop stronger time management, study, note-taking and test-taking skills.
- Subject Tutoring delivers free one-on-one, group, and online tutoring help in many subjects.
- Math Centers and Writing Centers assist students with course assignments and homework questions.
- Academic Testing Center is a professional testing environment for comprehensive examinations.
- GTC Libraries deliver access to resources, teach information literacy, and offer engaging programs.
- Computer Labs provide access to computers and learning software as well as printing, scanning and copying services.
- Financial Education Center empowers students to attain academic, career, and life goals through financial literacy.
- Creative Inquiry is undergraduate research and project-based learning that helps students enrich their learning experience.
- Caring Corner Food Pantry provides emergency food assistance to GTC students.