ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The minimum age for enrollment is seventeen (if the applicant has a high school diploma) or eighteen and legally out of high school. The enrollment of high school students requires special agreement between the Tennessee Board of Regents, the local board of education, Tennessee Technology Center at Whiteville.

Prospective students are urged to apply at any time. Steps in making application are as follows:

• Contact TTCW to obtain information and an application form.
• Complete application and file it with the Center’s Student Services Department.
• Discuss primary occupational objectives with the counselors.
• If there is an opening in the chosen program, enrollment can be immediate. If there is not an opening, the applicant is placed on a waiting list and selected for enrollment by application date as openings occur. (Once an applicant has been notified that an opening exists and he/she does not enroll, his/her application is discard.)
• Each student enrolling on a full-time basis will undergo the Center’s basis skills assessment program and if found to be deficient in reading, writing, math, or study skills, will attend the Center’s basic skills program as a part of his/her instructional day.

During Student Service’s initial meeting with potential students the staff will assist applicants in selecting an area of training that fits the student’s needs and employment goals. After the enrollment process in complete students can continue receiving assistance with problems that arise during enrollment. Individual counseling services are available to students experiencing personal, academic, attitudinal, or financial problems.

ORIENTATION

The Student Services Department provides orientation for new students during registration to inform each student of all phases of school life. Orientation includes the information contained within the Student Handbook about school regulations and requirements. All enrollees are required to attend orientation before admittance to classes.

JOB PLACEMENT AND FOLLOW-UP

Student Services personnel and the program instructor will assist the student in finding employment upon completion of training. Follow-up forms are sent to former students at various times of the year in order to help the Center monitor student employment, which is very important to the Technology Center.

EXPENSES

Students must provide the following items as required for their chosen area of training.

The current maintenance and Technology fee. Fees are subject to change without notice each July, or any time the governing board directs. Upon certain conditions all or part of the maintenance fee may be refunded.

Textbooks, workbooks, paper, pencils, uniforms, safety glasses and other supplies.

STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE

At the time of registration, each student will be furnished information regarding the purchase of student accident insurance through a carrier approved by the Tennessee Board of Regents. All students are encouraged to purchase this insurance, especially those who will be working in shop situations and will be exposed to potentially dangerous materials and equipment.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

As a part of its total philosophy, The Tennessee Technology Center at Whiteville strives to develop the whole student. In addition to a program of industry-related, up-to-date technology training, TTCW offers its students opportunities to participate in activities designed to expose them to their professional and cultural surroundings. These activities are coordinated by the National Vocational Honor Society-TTCW Chapter and the TTCW Student Services Department.

AWARDS AND HONORS

Awards and honors have been established for the recognition of outstanding achievement in several areas.

• TTCW DIRECTOR’S AWARD

Highest accumulated grade point average

• TTCW FACULTY AWARD

Student who, in the opinion of TTCW faculty, has contributed most to the advancement and betterment of The Tennessee Technology Center at Whiteville.

• PROGRAM AWARD

Each program instructor will present an award for the student who has contributed most to the program, classmates, and school.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING STUDENT SERVICES CONTACT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING STAFF

Carolyn Beverly—Assistant Director  carolyn.beverly@ttcwhiteville.edu 

Owetha Hunter—Financial Aid Supervisor  owetha.hunter@ttcwhiteville.edu

Pamela Bruce —Student Records Coordinator Pamela.Bruce@ttcwhiteville.edu