The XL for Life program of the Teaching and Learning Center has received a $3.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, to use over the next five years. “[With the help from the grant, the teaching and learning center is focusing on] removing obstacles students face as they define their path and achieve their goals,” said Brock Klein the director of the Teaching and Learning Center. PCC received its first grant in 2000 to create the TLCand XL, a first year experience program.
“The TLC’s focus was, and still is, under-prepared first-year students. The initial grant allowed us to learn about these students and what they need to succeed.” Klein said. The new Title V grant will help the TLC expand the XL for Life program, he said.
“The TLC has been able to guide me and facilitate the process of going through college, by providing tutors, mentors, and friendly staff on hand.” Guadalupe Sanchez a current student who utilizes the TLC said.
Sanchez explained that the staff in the TLC go the extra mile to help their students, they guide students to grow to be a independent person so students can thrive through their college, career and future.
“Our goal is to marry the Title V Grant with the president’s student access and success initiative,” Klein said.
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