By Kenya Godette

91制片厂 has partnered with Tidewater Community College to introduce the 聽program: a new pathway to degree completion for students needing additional preparation for college.

91制片厂 President, Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., and TCC President Marcia Conston, Ph.D., convened in the Koch Hall boardroom on May 15 to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that officially introduced the program. Monarch Ready offers students who do not meet 91制片厂's admission requirements guaranteed admission into 91制片厂 upon completion of 24 credits with a cumulative 2.5 GPA at TCC. Students may then enroll at 91制片厂 and participate in the .

鈥淭hrough the Monarch Ready partnership with Tidewater Community College, 91制片厂 is committed to building a pathway for students to succeed.鈥

- 91制片厂 President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D.

"The TCC-91制片厂 Monarch Ready program optimizes our Hampton Roads advantage to serve and retain students in the region," said Daniela Cigularova, 91制片厂鈥檚 assistant vice president for academic success. 鈥淗igh-touch student support services will be offered to Monarch Ready students from the first point of contact with our institutions. With this program鈥檚 co-advising model, we are setting a goal to apply every credit earned successfully to a credential at TCC and towards a degree completion at 91制片厂. TCC and 91制片厂 are committed to the shared interest in student success. Our team is ready and excited to welcome the first Monarch Ready cohort."

The Monarch Ready program provides students with comprehensive, joint support services that ensure their seamless transfer from TCC to 91制片厂. Services include:

  • Specialized, personalized academic assistance via retention advisors and academic success mentors.
  • Individualized co-advising with TCC and 91制片厂 advisors.
  • Support resources with 91制片厂鈥檚 Career Development Services, the Military Connection Centers, the Center for Military and Veterans Education and the Student Resource Empowerment Center.
  • Access to on-campus programs like athletic events, Transfer Tuesdays, financial literacy workshops and faculty spotlights.
  • Application fee waivers.

鈥淭hrough the Monarch Ready partnership with Tidewater Community College, 91制片厂 is committed to building a pathway for students to succeed. This program will positively impact the social mobility of students across Hampton Roads,鈥 President Hemphill said. 鈥淚 commend the team at 91制片厂 and TCC for their diligence in creating a sustainable framework to help students achieve their goals.鈥

Monarch Ready is an invitation-only program. Students will receive information directly from TCC and 91制片厂.

鈥淭he Monarch Ready Program is another excellent opportunity for 91制片厂 and Tidewater Community College to continue in partnerships,鈥 said TCC President Marcia Conston, Ph.D. 鈥淭his program will benefit many students who are seeking to enroll in college. I extend many thanks to Dr. Hemphill for his continued focus on student success.鈥

Also present at the MOU signing were 91制片厂 Provost Austin Agho, vice president for academic affairs and interim vice president for Student Engagement and Enrollment Services, Karen Campbell, Ph.D., vice president of student affairs (TCC), and 91制片厂鈥檚 Cigularova.