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- 2. WELCOME Celeste M. Nunn InterimDirector, FDTC at the Continuum Contact Info: (843) 676-8111 Celeste.nunn@fdtc.edu Office Suite 106
- 3. What is theContinuum? • Collaboration between: Francis Marion University, Florence- Darlington Technical College, and the Darla Moore Foundation • Facility: • Approx. 46,000 square feet • Classrooms: teacher workstation, projection, whiteboard • Computer labs and Distance Learning classrooms • Biology & Chemistry labs with prep room • 4 technical workforce development spaces: Overhead power & water, roll up doors, teacher workstation, classroom space, secure storage
- 4. FDTC at theContinuum Technical Courses in: ● Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) ● Welding ● Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer) ● Health Science / CNA certification ● Available to Dual Enrollment students Plus General Education Courses in Various Areas
- 5. Student Resources •Printing • UseContinuum ID • $5.00 of free printing/semester •Library • Computer/internet access • Individual and group study areas •Breakroom • Vending • Microwave/refrigerator •Computer Lab •Free Wi-Fi throughout Building
- 6. Student Checklist: •Complete Applicationand Submit all Documents: • Submit an online application at https://apply.fdtc.edu/ • Provide proof of high school diploma or GED along with any previous college transcripts, if applicable • Submit ACT, SAT or College Placement Scores • You will need a photo ID to take the placement test. • Apply for financial aid at www.fafsa.gov • Complete Dual Enrollment paperwork, if applicable •Obtain Continuum Student ID • Continuum ID Card required for entrance into the building • Available at front Office (room 101 B) •Obtain both FDTC and Continuum Parking Pass • No charge for FDTC Parking Pass • Continuum Parking Pass is $15 • Available at front Office (room 101 B) or online: • https://www.thelccontinuum.org/parking-registration
- 7. FDTC Staff at theContinuum Director Celeste M. Nunn Celeste.nunn@fdtc.edu 843-676-8111 Daytime Assistant Kathy Haselden Kathy.Haselden@fdtc.edu 843-676-8591 Evening Assistant Wytika Cokley Wytika.Cokley@fdtc.edu 843-676-8591
- 8. Continuum Staff Director Jeanette Altman jaltman@theleccontinuum.org 843-374-4202 AssistantDirector Jason Newsome jnewsome@thelccontinuum.org 843-374-4704 Administrative Assistant Kaylea Gassaway kgassaway@thelccontinuum.org 843-374-4201
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- 10. Admissions Checklist Submit anonline application at https://apply.fdtc.edu/ Please allow 24 hours for your application to process. Provide proof of high school diploma or GED along with any previous college transcripts, if applicable Submit ACT, SAT or College Placement Scores oYou will need a photo ID to take the placement test. Apply for financial aid at www.fafsa.gov (Not required, but recommended) School Code: 003990
- 11. FALL 2019 INSTANTDECISION DAYS
- 12. Need more info? Admissions,Recruitment, and Community Outreach 843-661-8289 admissions@fdtc.edu
- 13. ACADEMICS Dr. Marc David,Vice President of Academic Affairs
- 14. WHO WE ARE… •Six Campuses: Main, Cosmetology, Hartsville, Health Science, Lake City at the Continuum, and Mullins • Over 75 degree, diploma, & Certificate Programs • Small class sizes • Stingers Baseball and Softball
- 15. Transferable Credit • 86courses statewide • Up to 65 credit hours may be transferred to: • Coastal Carolina University • Coker College • Fayetteville Technical Community College • Limestone College • Morris College • South University
- 16. ACADEMIC SNAPSHOT •ASSOCIATE OFARTS •ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE •BUSINESS & COMPUTER TECHNOLOGIES •ALLIED HEALTH •ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY •MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY •COSMETOLOGY •HUMAN SERVICES-EARLY CHILDHOOD •CRIMINAL JUSTICE,PARALEGAL & MORE….
- 17. Associate of Arts/Science& Honors (Degree) • Provides a foundation in general studies. • Primarily designed for transfer to a four- year college or university. • Credits are less expensive than four-year colleges and universities.
- 18. Business & ComputerTechnologies • Accounting (Degree, Certificate) • Administrative Office Technology (Degree) • Entrepreneurship (Certificate) • Human Resources Management (Certificate) • International Business (Certificate) • Leadership and Management (Degree) • Management (Degree, Certificate) • Marketing (Degree) • Retail Merchandising (Certificate)
- 19. Humanities •Criminal Justice (Degree) •EarlyChildhood Development (Certificate) •Human Services (Degree) •Human Services/Early Childhood Development (Degree) •Paralegal (Degree)
- 20. Technical Programs Automotive Technology(Degree) Auto Body & Refinishing Technology (Certificate) Diesel & Heavy Duty Technology (Degree, Certificate) Civil Engineering Technology (Degree, Certificate) Electronics Engineering Technology (Degree, Certificate) Mechanical Engineering Technology (Degree, Certificate) Network Systems Management (Degree, Certificate) HVAC: Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (Degree, Certificate) Industrial Maintenance (Degree, Certificate) Machine Tool technology (Degree, Certificate) Welding (Diploma, Certificate)
- 21. Positions: HVAC Techniciansinstall, maintain, and troubleshoot heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in residential and commercial structures. Median Salary: $47,080 Expected Growth: 15% HVAC: Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (Degree, Certificate)
- 22. Position: Industrial MachineryMechanics and Maintenance Workers maintain and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery, such as conveying systems, production machinery, and packaging equipment. Median Salary: $50,440 Expected Growth: 7% Industrial Maintenance (Degree, Certificate)
- 23. Position: Welders useheat to join structures in shipbuilding, automobile manufacturing and repair, aerospace applications, building and bridge construction, and manufacturing. Median Salary: $40,240 Expected Growth: 7% Welding (Diploma, Certificate)
- 24. Health Science Programs •ClinicalLaboratory Assistant/ Phlebotomy Tech (Certificate) •Dental Hygiene (Degree) •Health Information Management (Degree) •Medical Assisting (Certificate) •Radiologic Technology (Degree) •Practical Nursing (Diploma) •Registered Nursing (Degree) •Respiratory Care (Degree) •Surgical Technology (Diploma)
- 25. CORPORATE & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT LAUREN S.HOLLAND ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT
- 26. CORPORATE & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT • OF F E R T R A I N I N G T O H E L P B U I L D A N D S U S T A I N A P I P E L I N E O F S K I L L E D I N D I V I D U A L S T O S U P P O R T W O R K F O R C E D E M A N D S . • P R O V I D E N E W A N D R E F R E S H E R T R A I N I N G T O E M P L O Y E E S , B A S E D O N T H E I R C O M P A N I E S ’ C U S T O M I Z E D S P E C I F I C A T I O N S . • P R O V I D E C O N S U L T I N G S E R V I C E S T O E M P L O Y E R S .
- 27. • Largest CDLschool in South Carolina • Starting in Lake City this fall • 100% job placement rate
- 28. • CNA isfoundational training for other healthcare career pathways • Available in Lake City this fall
- 29. CORPORATE & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Toregister for a course, or for additional program details, contact 843-413-2715 or Amy.McDaniel@fdtc.edu
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- 31. How do studentssign up? •Apply online at www.fdtc.edu. Select General Studies (High School Students Only) as the Program of Interest. •Submit ACT, SAT, or ACCUPLACER test scores. •Complete the Dual Enrollment Forms Packet: • PERMISSION/COMMUNICATION FORM • HIGH SCHOOL LOTTERY WAIVER (6 or more credit hours) • CITIZENSHIP FORM •Submit completed packet to the Dual Enrollment Office. •Register for classes with an FDTC Advisor. A General Studies Certificate Faculty Advisor Listing is included in your folder.
- 32. What are therequired test scores? In order to be enrolled in curriculum-level courses, students must meet the following minimum scores: • ACT – Reading/English 19 and Math 19 • SAT – Reading 470 and Math 510 • Next Generation ACCUPLACER – Reading 250, Sentence Skills 250, and Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics 263
- 33. Need more info? DualEnrollment Office 843-661-8025 Angie Hayek 843-661-8242
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- 35. FINANCIAL AID COMPLETING THEFAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov Never pay anyone to complete the FAFSA Create a FSA ID for Student Parents of Dependent Students Create a FSA ID Complete the FAFSA ◦ 2018/2019 for current year ◦ 2019/2020 for year starting August 2019 AVOIDING ERRORS Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool for all tax information Make sure to not flip your name (Putting your last name as your first) Social Security Number Date of Birth Marital status for parents Income Earned
- 36. 36 FINANCIAL AID AT FDTC FederalAid • Pell Grant • SEOG • Work-Study • Loans Private • Foundation Scholarships • Private Scholarships State Aid • Lottery Tuition • SC Need Based Grant • SC Promise • SC WINS • Life Scholarship Veteran’s Affairs • Veteran’s Benefits
- 37. FINANCIAL AID What’s Next? Youwill receive a SAR (Student Aid Report) in your email from the Department of Education. Review for any errors. Each school listed on your FAFSA will receive the FAFSA, and will notify you of any documents needed and/or your award. FDTC will communicate with you through your school email and your Web Advisor account. Please be certain to set these accounts up and check them regularly.
- 38. FINANCIAL AID ADVISEMENT Students mustcomplete 67% of their attempted credit hours each semester. Students must maintain a 2.0 or higher cumulative Financial Aid GPA. If you drop all your courses prior to the 60% date of the term, you may have to repay some of your financial aid. Only take courses needed for your program. There is a limit to the lifetime amount of Pell grant you can receive. There is a limit to the lifetime amount of student loans you can receive. 38
- 40. Business Office Fall 2019tuition is due August 6, 2019 You can set up a payment plan online through your Web Advisor. ◦ $30 set up fee ◦ 2 payment dates – September 2019 and October 2019 Bank Mobile issues our Financial Aid refunds. Financial Aid refunds are scheduled to be issued on September 19.
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- 42. CAMPUS SERVICES TRIO, STUDENTSUPPORT SERVICES, UPWARD BOUND, RUSH
- 43. 43 The History ofTRiO Programs In 1965, our nation made a commitment to providing educational opportunity for all Americans regardless of race, ethnic background, or economic circumstances in life. In support of this commitment, Congress established a series of programs to help Americans who may have challenging social backgrounds to: enter college graduate move on to participate more fully in America’s Civic, economic and social life.
- 44. 44 Initially There Were3 Programs (hence the name TRiO): Talent Search Upward Bound Student Support Services Serving students as early as the 6th grade, providing early intervention and college awareness. Serving 9th – 12th grade students and designed to increase the rate at which participants complete their high school education, enroll in and graduate from college. Serving current college students by helping them to remain in college until students complete their Bachelors degree.
- 45. 45 • Provides individualizedcounseling for personal, career, and academic information, and exposure to cultural events and academic programs. • Academic activities are designed to acquaint students with career options, inform about financial aid and financial literacy, and to assist with the timely completion of the FAFSA. • Academic tutoring • Advice and assistance in postsecondary course selection, and with applying for admissions and obtaining financial assistance for enrollment in four-year programs. • Students are assigned a counselor once enrolled in the program. Student Support Services (SSS) Program
- 46. 46 Any student enrolledat FDTC who meets the following criteria can apply to participate in the Student Support Services (SSS) program: •Be a US citizen or registered permanent alien •Demonstrate a need for academic support to remain in school •Seek motivation to graduate from Florence-Darlington Technical College or to transfer to a 4-year college or university •Be enrolled at least half-time and pursuing a certificate, diploma or associate's degree from FDTC •Belong to one or more of the following population groups: - Be financially limited - Be a first generation college student (neither parent has a 4-year degree) - Have a documented physical, mental, or learning disability - Be enrolled at least half-time and pursuing a certificate, diploma or associate's degree from FDTC Who Qualifies?
- 47. FDTC Student Support ProgramDirectory Dr. Tonya F. Mack, Program Director Tonya.Mack@fdtc.edu Erwin Godwin, Administrative Assistant Erwin.Godwin@fdtc.edu Twanice Muldrow, Counselor Twanice.Muldrow@fdtc. edu 47 Teneisha Swinton, Counselor Teneisha.Swinton@fdtc.edu Dr. Ashley Heyward, Academic Tutor Ashley.Heyward@fdtc.edu
- 48. 48 WHAT IS UPWARDBOUND • The federal TRIO Upward Bound Program is designed to increase the rate at which participants complete their high school education, enroll in and graduate from institutions of higher learning. • Upward Bound consists of an Academic Year and a Summer Program –both components are required. • During the academic year the program provides: – Classes in Language Arts, Math through pre-Calculus, Science, Foreign Language and Tutorial Sessions. – Specially-trained tutors and instructors who help develop basic skills in subjects required for high school graduation. – Staff who coordinate motivational activities through individual and group sessions.
- 49. 49 An individual iseligible for Upward Bound if student attends: Creek Bridge, Darlington, Hannah-Pamplico, Lake City, Lamar, Marion, Timmonsville and Wilson High School Is a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States; A potential first generation college student Income challenged Has a need for academic support in order to successfully pursue a post secondary education. At the time of initial selection, the student can be either a rising 9th grade student, a current 9th,10th, 11th or 12th grade student.
- 50. FDTC Upward Bound ProgramDirectory Mrs. Toni Williams, Program Director Office: 108B Office phone: (843) 661-8072 Fax: (843) 661-8387 _________________________ Mr. James Hall, Counselor Office 110B Office phone: (843) 661-8200 Fax: (843) 661-8387 Mrs. Lena Thomas-Howard, Counselor Office: 110B Office phone: (843) 661-8155 Fax: (843) 661-8387 _____________________________ Ms. Kayla Gregg, Administrative Assistant Office: 110B Office phone: (843) 661-8070 Fax: (843) 661-8387 50
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- 53. Steps to getaccommodations: 1. Acceptance into FDTC 2. Read and sign “Rights and Responsibilities Acknowledgement” 3. Fill out the “Request for Accommodations” and “Information Release” form 4. Provide a current IEP, 504 or current medical documentation. 5. Turn all documentation in to the Student Disabilities Office 6. Accommodations within reason will be approved
- 54. Office of StudentDisabilities Located in Building 100 Office 111B Contact Rhonda Tuten Phone: 843-661-8124 Email: rhonda.tuten@fdtc.edu
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- 56. Hours and Location Hoursof Operation are as follows: Monday thru Thursday 8:00am-6:00pm* Friday 8:00am-11:30am* Location • We are located in the 100 Building in Room 112. • Testing is also available by appointment only in Hartsville, Lake City, and Mullins Sites. *Please advise students testing stops one hour prior to the Assessment Center closing. * Staff Members Administrative Assistants Kecia Lewis Brad Talbert Dejah Blakney Assessment Coordinator Adell M. McCoy
- 57. Testing Procedures • Studentsare required to show picture id’s • Students are not allowed to have any sort of electronic device on their person including cell phones, iPods and/or mp3 player. • Students who are taking the same tests are not allowed to sit by one another. • Students are only allowed materials per instructors request on tests. • If a student is suspected of cheating, it will be reported to the instructor.
- 58. Test Offered • BiologyPlacement Tests (Bio 110, Bio 210 and Bio 211) • CLEP (College Level Examination Placement) • DSST (Dantes Subject Standardized Test) • Final Exams • Midterm Exams • *Placement Tests (Accuplacer and Companion) • TEAS Testing (Nursing Entrance Exam) *Accuplacer is the web based version; Companion is the paper and pencil version.
- 59. Placement Scores • Studentswho have ACT or SAT scores do not have to take the Accuplacer • A combination of scores may be used for placement • Accuplacer scores are valid for 4 years • ACT scores are valid for 5 years • SAT scores are valid for 5 years; New SAT scores 10 years • Multiple Measures scores may be utilized for placement for high school seniors
- 60. Next Generation Accuplacer •Arithmetic, Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (QAS), Advanced Algebra Functions (AAF)* • Reading • Writing • *Handheld calculators are not allowed unless tester has a documented disability. The test will populate a calculator if it feels the question needs it.
- 61. Additional Resource Additional assistancein preparation for the Accuplacer test may be located at the following link: https://accuplacer.collegeboard.or/sites/default/files/accuplacer-sample-questions-for-students.pdf
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