Jeff Pyeatt, EWCHEC-HuttoEnrollment Services Coordinator

In This Issue:EWCHEC-Hutto Campus OpeningPlacement Testing & AssessmentFinancial Aid Workshop & Appreciation LuncheonCollege Preview & Open HouseNew Faces

© Published by Texas State Technical College Waco . August 2011 Issue

TechTalkA Newsletter for Counselors and Teachers

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Save time and quickly find everythingyou need to know about TSTC Wacoand its program offerings with the

2011-12 catalog, now available online!

To find information on academic programs, course descriptions, campus

information and more, go towww.waco.tstc.edu/catalog.

FYI: New TSTC Waco2011-2012 Catalog

Residents in East Williamson County now have an exceptional educational opportunity available in their own backyards. TSTC Waco is partnering with Temple College to offer college courses in Hutto, at a temporary location at Veterans’ Hill, located at 555 Limmer Loop in Round Rock. TSTC will provide the technical program instruction while Temple College offers the traditional academic courses.

TSTC is a participating member of the East Williamson County Higher Education Center (EWCHEC), a regional higher education center for East Williamson County with the goal of preparing students for college and workforce readiness. For more information about touring, financial aid or enrolling at TSTC, contact our new EWCHEC Enrollment Services Coordinator Jeff Pyeatt at512-759-5602 or visit www.tstc.edu/higher. Classes will begin this fall on Monday, Aug. 29.

New Programs Available in East Williamson County

As always, we appreciate all you do. A new school year is an exciting time and brings with it changes, new challenges and rewarding accomplishments. We want to keep you informed of some of the exciting things happening at TSTC.

WELCOME TSTC Waco would like towelcome you back to school!

TSTC’s Certificate Programs. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

. Combination Welding (offered in Taylor)

. Electrical Construction

. Culinary Arts

. Industrial Systems Mechanic

. Radio Communication Electronics

EWCHEC-Hutto Now Open!

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Chris Gropp, Director of Recruiting Services chris.gropp@tstc.edu . 254.867.4806

Autumn Outlaw, Coordinatorautumn.outlaw@tstc.edu . 254.867.2026

Nanette Torres, Admissions Advisornanette.torres@tstc.edu . 254.867.4835

Kacey Darnell, Admissions Advisorkacey.darnell@tstc.edu . 254.867.2249

Verna Lastrapes, Admissions Advisorverna.lastrapes@tstc.edu . 254.867.3373

Kenny Bosher, Admissions Advisor kenny.bosher@tstc.edu . 254.867.4813

Roger Hinojosa, Admissions Advisorroger.hinojosa@tstc.edu . 254.867.2364

Eric Watson, Admissions Advisoreric.watson@tstc.edu . 254.867.2367

Vicky Long, Staff Assistantvicky.long@tstc.edu . 254.867.2005

Find out about the new financial aid updates and then let us treat you to an appreciation luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Financial Aid Workshop / JBC Auditorium 8:30-11:30 a.m and 1-3 p.m. Appreciation Luncheon / ITC Atrium11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register now at www.esc12.net for Session #36956.

Workshop & Appreciation Luncheonfor Counselors & Teachers

Our annual College Preview & Open House is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 30, and Saturday, March 31. This is a great time to bring a group of students to tour the college, meet with financial aid, housing and representatives and visit our industry-standard labs.

Annual College Preview & Open House

TSTC welcomes three new Admissions Advisors to our staff.From left, Roger Hinojosa, Kenny Bosher and Eric Watson.

NEWFACES

We want your students to be successful in their college courses, so a college placement test is an important first step. Students’ test scores will determine where they start on their path to success at TSTC.

Placement testing before registering for classes includes Accuplacer, Asset, Compass and THEA. TSTC offers testing for both the Accuplacer and THEA onsite and Success Coaches to help students prepare for their placement tests in advance. Students may qualify for testing exemptions if they have certain scores on TAKS, ACT or the SAT. For more information on placement tests and the accepted scores, visitwww.waco.tstc.edu/assessment.

Test Scores Matter

JOIN US!

If you’d like to schedule a tour on anotherdate or have questions about our College Preview, please contact Autumn Outlaw at 254-867-2026 or autumn.outlaw@tstc.edu. To register online for the event, go to www.waco.tstc.edu/preview.

Contact US!