Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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The ARC is designed to assist students with non-academic
barriers and help the student to get back on the path
toward graduation. The office functions as a resource and
referral center. When life happens, we have resources that
can help.
Waco
Student Service Center
3801 Campus Drive
Waco, Texas 76705
254-867-3066
The ARC assists students who are food insecure by
offering snacks, non-perishable food and personal
hygiene items. This service is free for all students. We
believe hunger should not be an obstacle in reaching
your academic goal. Donations of nonperishable food and
personal hygiene items are always welcome.
The ARC also provides referrals for child care. Some
locations assist with child care stipends. Transportation
stipends are available on the West Texas campuses.
Services are contingent to meeting the qualifications for
each respective campus and child care servicing agency.
The ARC assists students with books from the Lending
Library. Priority is given to Special Population students
including: non-traditional, out-of-workforce individuals,
single parents, Veterans and disability students.
Each campus offers services unique to their specific
student population. Please see the applicable college
personnel on your campus to be directed to resources
provided at your location.
Advocacy & Resource Center Contacts
East Williamson County
1600 Innovation Bldg. (CR 108)
Hutto, Texas 78634
512-759-5907
Fort Bend County
Brazos Center
26706 SW Freeway
Rosenberg TX 77471
346-239-3233
Harlingen
1902 N. Loop 499
Harlingen, Texas 78550
956-364-4305
Marshall
Administration Bldg. Room 150
2650 East End Blvd. South
Marshall, TX 75672
903-923-3231
North Texas
119 N. Lowrance Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
972-617-4724
West Texas (Abilene, Breckenridge, Brownwood and
Sweetwater)
650 E. Highway 80
Abilene, TX 79601
325-734-3645
Students with Contagious Diseases
TSTC recognizes that contagious diseases are a serious
threat to public health. We are committed to encouraging
an informed and educated response to issues concerning
infectious diseases. Individuals with HIV or hepatitis will
not be discriminated against in admission to academic
programs, health care or access to facilities. Students
with HIV or hepatitis may attend any function or event if
they are physically capable and do not pose health risks
to others. All information regarding the medical status of
students is confidential.
Bacterial Meningitis Notification
State law requires that information regarding bacterial
meningitis be provided to college students. Bacterial
meningitis is a serious, potentially deadly disease that
can progress extremely fast. It is an inflammation of the
membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord and
can infect the blood. The disease can be treated, but those
who survive may develop severe health problems and
severe disabilities.
Vaccinations that are effective against 70 percent of the
most common types of bacterial meningitis are available
and required by those living in close quarters and by
college students ages 21 or younger (22 and older are
exempt). For more information, please contact your health
care provider, the Texas Department of State Health
Services or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Student Leadership & Clubs
Clubs and Organizations
Students are encouraged to join or organize clubs with the
guidance of a TSTC faculty or staff advisor. Some student
clubs allow dual enrollment students to join. Clubs can be
related to professional careers or nonacademic interests.
The advisor is responsible for students’ actions in any
activity sponsored by the organization or club. All clubs or
professional organizations must be granted approval.
tstc.edu
Texas State Technical College