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Fayetteville technical community College
welcome to ftcc's success center!
Main Campus Curriculum Success Center
"Better grades may be just a few steps away!"
Our Mission: The Success Center at FTCC is designed to provide supplemental instruction
and resources to FTCC curriculum and developmental studies students in order to help them
succeed academically and become independent learners.
information and services
1. Purpose: What is the Success Center?
2. Eligibility: Who may use the Success Center?
3. Location: Where is the Success Center located?
4. Hours: When is the Success Center open?
5. Enrollment: How do I enroll in the Success Center?
6. Results: What can I expect when I enroll?
7. Distance Learning Students: How do I request Instructional Assistance?
8. Special Programs: Are there non-credit (Continuing Education) courses such
as Teacher Renewal?
9. Forms/Referral: Do I need any referral forms?
10. Comments.
1. What is the Success Center?
The Success Center at FTCC is designed to provide free supplemental instruction to students enrolled in many of the College's college credit (Curriculum) or Developmental Studies courses.
Qualified Success Center Instructors provide individualized and/or small-group instruction to students in a wide range of subjects, including:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Business-related, such as Accounting
Success Center Instructors also guide students in the use of the many resources available in the Center, including:
- Course-specific computer software
- Audio/Visual aids
- Printed materials
- Handouts (Instructor-developed and/or reviewed)
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2. Who may use the Success Center?
Our Success Center is available on a fee-free basis to students enrolled in many Curriculum or Developmental Studies courses at FTCC.
Interested NC-Certified school teachers (and other interested adults) pay a modest fee to enroll in one of 40+ Continuing Education/Teacher Renewal courses. Fees for these courses range from $65.00 to $120.00 per course. The fee is based on the number of contact hours of the course in which the student enrolls. Payment for these courses is accepted at the Neill Currie Continuing Education Building (adjacent to the Continuing Education Center) on FTCC's Main Campus. Questions about these courses may be directed to any Success Center staff member.
If you are a Continuing Education/Basic Skills student, please visit the Basic Skills Resource Center or the Workforce Preparedness Center, both of which are located in the Continuing Education Center. You will be greeted by a Basic Skills staff member available to help you at that location.
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3. Where is the Success Center located?
The Success Center is located on the second floor of the Harry F. Shaw Virtual College Center (VCC), Room 232.
When you enter through our double doors, you will be greeted by one of our Success Center staff members who will assist you in enrolling in the Center for the current semester. A current, valid FTCC Curriculum Student Photo ID Card is required to enroll (except for the aforementioned Teacher Renewal courses).
If you will be driving in from another area, our site address is 2201 Hull Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28303.
To call for further directions, please use the Success Center phone number at 910.678.8266.
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4. When is the Success Center open?
Success Center hours are:
Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Friday (Summer Term) 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Special Success Center hours at exam time, and Campus/holiday/break closings, or during inclement weather will be announced on an event basis through the Campus information system and bulletin board postings. You may contact us during operating hours for current information at 910.678.8266. We are also available by email at this address: SuccessCenter@faytechcc.edu
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5. How do I enroll in the Success Center?
Students enrolled in Curriculum of Developmental Studies courses at FTCC should obtain a "Direct Referral Form" from the instructor of the course for which they are seeking assistance. Students may also visit the Success Center and fill out an application/Referral Form to enroll. A current, valid FTCC Curriculum Student Photo ID Card is required to enroll (except for Teacher Renewal courses). (Students must re-enroll each semester).
After enrollment in the Success Center you are eligible to visit the Center during operating hours and when you are not scheduled to be in class.
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6. What can I expect after Success Center enrollment?
Your attendance in the Success Center is required to be tracked electronically. When you enroll in the Success Center, we will add your student information to our electronic database.
After enrolling in the Success Center, you need to log in at the front desk computer each time you visit the Center. A Success Center Instructor may assess your specific needs for that visit.
Assistance may include:
A video or audiotape.
A worksheet or textbook, or combination of both.
A computer program.
An individual Success Center Instructor's help.
Success Center Instructors will always be available to answer questions and keep you on track with the materials and methods selected to help you.
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7. What about Distance Learning Students?
Distance Learning students enrolled in FTCC Curriculum or Developmental Studies courses may, if feasible, use the Success Center. They may also seek free 24/7 online tutoring through FTCC's SmarThinking resource. To find out more about SmarThinking at FTCC, please go to SmarThinking.
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8. Are "special programs" available?
Interested NC-Certified school teachers (and other interested adults) pay a modest fee to enroll in one of 40+ Continuing Education/Teacher Renewal courses. Fees for these courses range from $65.00 to $120.00 per course. The fee is based on the number of contact hours of the course in which the student enrolls. Payment for these courses is accepted at the Neill Currie Continuing Education Building (adjacent to the Continuing Education Center) on FTCC's Main Campus. Questions about these courses may be directed to any Success Center staff member.
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9. Forms you may need at this website.
Success Center Referral Form (for Instructors).
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10. Comments
The Success Center staff welcomes student input. Comments and suggestions may be sent by email to the Director at dostallr@faytechcc.edu.
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