CSCC to Host Advance Information Sessions

Holly Vincent
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 2:34 PM
Academics, All

CLEVELAND, Tenn. – Cleveland State Community College is hosting information sessions for the Advance Business programs on Monday, April 4 from 5:30-7 p.m. in Room 113 of the George R. Johnson Cultural Heritage Center on the main campus and Tuesday, April 5 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Athens Center. These information sessions will cover the Business Associate of Applied Science, Customer Service Certificate, Electrical Maintenance Fundamentals Technical Certificate (Athens only) and Mechanical Maintenance Fundamentals Technical Certificate (Athens only).
Advance Business is the College’s accelerated program that offers students a quick and convenient way to obtain a college degree.
Dr. Denise King, Vice President for Academic Affairs, said, “We've learned from successful graduates that the set schedule of an Advance program helped them finish their credential faster and had the added benefit of a built-in group of like-minded achievers for study and support. We are expanding the format to new degrees and certificates to help others reach their career goals. This is just another way we are putting our community first!”
“Cleveland State recognizes the value of cohort programs and knows from experience that student success rates for these groups are very high,” stated Susan Webb-Curtis, Dean of Business and Technology. “In these cohort programs, students move through their courses as a member of a learning community. Fellow students provide a valuable support network, forming study groups and working together toward graduation. Faculty who teach these courses also fully understand the demands of working adult students. Class schedules are pre-planned so students in Advance cohort programs don’t have to worry about course availability or scheduling.”
Advance Student Jeremy Davis, said, “Before enrolling at CSCC, I had been out of school for 20 years. I had not stepped foot in a classroom. It was very stressful not knowing what was in store for me, but fortunately, I found out that CSCC has a diverse group of students as far as age and gender, which made me a lot more comfortable.”
Webb-Curtis said, “We are offering the information sessions so that prospective students can stop by in a very informal setting and learn more. We will have college staff who can answer questions about admissions, financial aid and specific programs.”
Davis said, “The advisors with the Advance program have been very helpful and motivating. I wish I had done this a long time ago. It would’ve made things a lot easier, and I could have already had a degree.”
For more information on the Advance programs or the information sessions, visit the website at www.clevelandstatecc.edu or call (423) 473-6224 for the main campus or (423) 745-8486 for the Athens Center.