Trinity at THEARC

Pat requested:

• Cristina’s photo and profile – See on CSS page, and put as advisor here.
  • Cristina Lynch is Director of Trinity at THE ARC, a branch of Trinity within Southeast D.C. Throughout her professional career, she has been an avid student advocate whose motto is “Building Futures Today.” As director, she is responsible for assisting adult students successfully complete an Associate’s Degree in General Studies as well as seamlessly transition to the main campus. Mrs. Lynch possesses a Bachelor’s of Science in Systems Organizations Management and a Master’s of Art in Community Agency Counseling from Hampton University. In addition to being a Hampton graduate, she comes to Trinity from Hampton University where she served for 17 years combined in various capacities such as Director of Upward Bound, Director of the Annual Fund, and Director of the Student Success Center.
• Paragraph on those key programs (ECE, CHW) and maybe photos
• Description of advising and other campus services available for THEARC Trinity students
  • Everything Available through CSS – maybe link to specific resources
  • Tutoring etc
  • There are other services available at THEARC itself, like healthcare, that are not provided by Trinity but are on-site.
• A testimonial or two from students – Cristina will send out emails to students and grads with questions I provided, and also ask for photo
  • Gina Pryor – graduated from THEARC with AA in Health Services and is about to graduate with BA in Health Services from Trinity
  • Tresa Welch – profiled by THEARC

Also add:

• Spring of 2024 THEARC class photo
• Section on how degrees are stackable with stairstep video
• The only place east of the Anacostia in DC where you can earn your college degree

Timothy will reach out to Cynthia for her input on things we can do to improve this page’s recruiting support function. Can we have Cynthia on here pulling from the Personnel system?

Trinity Washington University provides affordable and convenient classes at its satellite location at the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC) in Southeast, DC. Trinity is the only private university offering college-courses east of the Anacostia.

At THEARC, Trinity offers three degree programs designed to meet the specific needs of working professionals who balance career, family, and other commitments: t

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• Associate of Arts in General Studies
• Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education
• Associate of Arts in Health Services

61 credit hours – required for all associate of arts degree programs – the equivalent of 20 classes. Technically can be completed in two years, but that’s more than the recommended 2 classes per semester = 3.5 years, but don’t say this, it freaks them out.

Trinity also offers a Community Healthcare Worker Certificate program at THEARC – 6 classes (3 in fall, 3 in spring), 18 credit hours, for an expedited certificate in less than a year.

Students who graduate with an associate’s degree from Trinity at THEARC can pursue a bachelor’s degree from one of the many degree programs offered at the University’s main campus.

Advantages

• Reduced and affordable tuition
• Convenient evening and weekend classes
• Financial aid and grants for those who qualify
• Free online textbooks for most courses
• Small classes for individualized attention
• School/Work/Life Balance
• Academic Support
• Accessible Location: THEARC is minutes from downtown Washington, D.C., near the Southern Avenue Metro Station on the Green Line, and is convenient to southern Maryland via the Suitland Parkway.

Tuition

• Classes are $195 per credit hour – Most courses are 3 credits, thus costing $585. (the ENVS 101 course is 4 credits total, $780)
• Please estimate an additional $150 per course to pay for books.
• There are many payment options available to students such as student loans, grants, and/or payment plans.   Please contact Enrollment Services/Financial Aid for more information

Cost for Books

• Most books at THEARC are open source books at no cost to the student
• An additional $150 is recommended per course to pay for books

Other Requirements That May Incur Costs

• Wi-Fi – Seeing as many academic platforms are now online, reliable Wi-Fi access is essential for college students.  To fully participate in classes, complete assignments, and access campus resources, students are encouraged to ensure they have consistent internet access.
• Equipment – Additional fees may also include technological equipment necessary to fully participate in coursework and program activities.  The university is committed to student success and thereby provides Chromebooks to students in need who are eligible.  For those who are not eligible for a free Chromebook, Trinity has arranged special pricing for laptops and software.
• Quiet Place to Participate in Virtual Classes – To help increase academic success, students are encouraged to participate in online classes and complete assignments in calm and distraction-free environments.
• Course-specific fees  – e.g. lab supplies, art materials, software licenses, printing
• Childcare – Children cannot comes to in-person classes or be left unattended at THEARC, so consider this when budgeting for your education

How to Pay

There are many payment options available to students such as student loans, grants, and/or payment plans.   Students may contact Enrollment Services/Financial Aid for more information, (202) 884-9530 or EnrollmentServices@TrinityDC.edu.  Office Hours are 9 am to 5 pm weekdays.

Curriculum / Academic Plan

Timothy will rework excel documents sent by Cristina 1/20

AA General Studies: Use electives to focus on one area or to sample classes

Other AA’s: 10 gen eds and 10 major-focused “core” classes (20 total)

All degrees have capstone courses