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PIEDMONT POINTS
HOW IT WORKS:
Attend Student Life-sponsored events and sign in when you arrive. You must scan your ID or enter your P# to receive points.
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Continue attending events throughout the year to rack up points!
To check your balance, please visit the Student tab on Pathway.
Email lagreca.k@ptc.edu to schedule a time to pick up prizes.
HOW TO FIND POINT VALUES:
Find a list of eligible events online at www.ptc. edu/studentlifeevents. Points will be displayed beside check-in for events and on event flyers.
QUESTIONS? Please contact Kendra Lagreca at (864) 941-8698 or email lagreca.k@ptc.edu.
PRIZE LEVELS*:
40 points: Lanyard
80 points: 5-Prong
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120 points: Drawstring Bag
160 points: Pencil Pouch
200 points: Umbrella
240 points: Blanket Roll
280 points: T-Shirt (Student Life Superstar)
320 points: Award Recognition
GET INVOLVED! GET REWARDS!
Points expire at the end of each academic year (August) and are only valid if student is currently enrolled.
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PIEDMONT
Award Recognition
Christian Student Union – Open to all students, faculty and staff, the club provides a ministry to the campus community. Collegiate FFA – Collegiate FFA is a form of membership within the National FFA Organization.
CVT Club – Open to CVT students, this club promotes cardiovascular care and heart disease awareness in our community.
Diversity in Action – Open to all students who have a desire to promote equality among the student population.
ECD Club – The ECD Club is open to any student in the Early Care and Education program.
Full Throttle – To promote leadership among students in the automotive technology program.
Health Occupations Students Of America (HOSA) – For students enrolled in health care programs
Horticulture Club – Cultivates relationships between students & provides opportunities to dig deeper into horticultural topics.
Human Services Club – With the motto of “helping people help people” and open to all students, members of this organization are involved in social change.
Kappa Pi International Art Honor Society – Honor Society for the Commercial Arts program and Arts faculty at the college.
Lambda Beta – A national honor society for the respiratory care profession.
Lambda Chi Nu – For ADN students & graduates; the honor society recognizes academic & clinical excellence in nursing.
Lambda Nu – A national medical imaging honor society which recognizes students who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement in the Radiology and Imaging Sciences.
National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses – a professional organization that encompasses licensed practical nurses, licensed vocational nurses, and PN/VN students and affiliates.
National Technical Honor Society – Recognizes outstanding student achievement in Career and Technical Education
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society – Open to students in associate degree programs, the four hallmarks are scholarship, leadership, fellowship and service.
Patient Care Tech. Club - Open to all patient care tech students and pre-patient care tech students.
PN Care Club – Open to students enrolled in the PN clinical program.
PTC Photo/Art Club – This club is open all students with an interest in photography or art.
PTC Saluda Game Club – This club is open all students with an interest in photography or art.
RAD Tech Club – Open to all radiologic technology students, the club is involved with promoting the rad tech profession.
Respiratory Care Club – For respiratory care and pre-respiratory care students
RX Techs – A club for pharmacy technician students, the club’s mission is networking, personal and professional growth, and service to the community.
Student Nurses Association – A national organization open to nursing and pre-nursing students to help in professional development.
Student Occupational Therapy Assistant (SOTA) Club – Comprised of students enrolled in the OTA program on the Newberry Campus
Tau Alpha Pi – an honor society open to engineering technology students and graduates who achieve high academic standards.
Tau Upsilon Alpha – Honor society for students who have declared a major in human services.
The Literary & Arts Journal Club - Boosts writing and leadership skills through workshops, conventions, & annual writing contest
Veterinary Technology Club – A student chapter of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America.
VIP (Very Involved Persons) Club – Provides local leadership and community service opportunities for all Newberry County Campus students.
Young Farmers & Ranchers Club – For students interested in the farming and ranching profession.
P T C S T U D E N T C L U B S & ORGANIZATIONS D e v e l o p l e a d e r s h i p s k i l l s , i n t e r a c t w i t h p r o f e s s i o n a l s i n t h e f i e l d , g e t i n v o l v e d i n t h e c a m p u s c o m m u n i t y a n d g a i n a s o c i a l n e t w o r k b y j o i n i n g o n e o r m o r e o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :
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TUTORING SERVICES AT PTC
Where is tutoring available?
When is tutoring available?
In-person tutoring sessions are available on the Greenwood Campus. Sessions can also be conducted virtually if the student prefers this method.
What will the tutor help me with?
How do I sign up for tutoring?
How long does it take to get tutoring?
Can I get tutoring for more than one course?
What happens if a tutor is not available for my course?
What if I need to cancel a session?
When scheduling appointments, tutors have flexible availability for your convenience.
Tutors assist students with understanding course material and may offer suggestions about how to study, take notes, or manage time effectively. Tutors are not allowed to complete work for students or give answers to assignments.
Schedule an appointment on the PTC website at www.ptc.edu/tutoring, by calling (864) 941-8509, or through Navigate
Are there other tutoring resources?
Some appointments for tutoring may be available within 24 hours.
Yes, if a tutor is available for the course.
We have tutors available for many different courses, but occasionally tutors may not be readily available for some courses. Please call (864) 941-8509 if there is no availability for a specific course.
Students have access to cancel an appointment on Navigate or by calling (864) 941-8509
Yes. NetTutor is an online tutoring resource available to students on the Resources tab in D2L. Faculty also provide open labs throughout the fall and spring semesters. Information on these labs can be found in the Passport to Success newsletter in the Academic Resources area on the PTC website, along with tips on note-taking, time management, and managing test anxiety.
For more information, visit www.ptc.edu/tutoring.
