Student Success and Support Programs
Geared Towards Managing Your Stress
You as a college student face academic, financial, work, and family challenges that can complicate your education. Balancing work and school, securing financial aid, arranging transportation, and coping with many, many other issues affect your ability to start and complete your academic goals. We have established several programs geared towards alleviating your academic stresses. Please explore all programs, as one day they may be beneficial to your success:
- Learn 4 Life (L4L)
- Student Emergency Assistance Program
- Student Persistence and Success Plan (SPSP)
- TRiO Student Support Services (TRiO/SSS)
- Step Up Program
We are here to help any student in need. If you are unsure with whom you need to speak, please call our main office number at 704-922-2242.
Lynn Dellinger, TRiO/SSS Coordinator
704-922-2362
dellinger.lynn@gaston.edu
Bethany Davis, Step Up Program Advisor
704-922-2296
davis.bethany@gaston.edu
John Erickson, Director of Persistence and Retention
704-922-2242
erickson.john@gaston.edu
Jessica O’Quinn, TRiO/SSS Advisor
704-922-2366
oquinn.jessica@gaston.edu
Adele Earls, TRiO/SSS Advisor
704-922-2364
earls.adele@gaston.edu
Sherry Sharpe, ACA Instructor/Retention Coordinator
704-922-2303
sharpe.sherry@gaston.edu
Christian Smith, TRiO/SSS Administrative Assistant
704-922-2363
smith.christian@gaston.edu
Christine Ziemba-Tolbert, ACA Instructor
704-922-2302
ziemba-tolbert.christine@gaston.edu
