Women in New Roles (WINR)
This college credit program, available at South, Southeast, Northeast and Trinity River campuses, is designed to assist women who are in the transition of returning to school and provide strategies for personal and career changes. Following a semester in this program, the women branch into specialty areas with more confidence and direction.
Our Mission
WINR's mission is to empower, encourage, and support women as they enrolled in college and attempt to reach their personal, educational and career goals.
Is WINR for You?
- Are you needing direction in your life?
- Do you want confirmation for a career choice?
- Are you a returning student who is nervous and/or scared?
- Are you attending college for the first time or a first-generation student?
- Have you been in college for one or two semesters and are still unsure of a major?
- Do you want to learn how to communicate better?
- Do you want to re-invent yourself or reposition your life?
- Do you want to develop leadership skills?
Program Components
- Guided practice in interviewing and resume writing
- Associate with other women who have similar needs and interests
- Testing, counseling, career placement, Internet orientation, and group mentoring
- Studies in self-awareness, communication skills, both intra-and interpersonal relations for confidence building and leadership skill development
- Networking events available through WINR Network, Women's Leadership Forum, Health Forum, Women's Symposium, Young Women's Leadership Track, Community Seminars, WINR Art Show and community outreach projects.
Course Registration
TCC admissions requirements for credit registration must be met before beginning the program. WINR orientation is available for new and returning students.WINR has no additional entrance requirements.
WINR students must register for two classes, both covered by the University Transfer Agreement:
- PSYC 2302 Applied Psychology (blended/integrated curriculum with career work focus)
- PSYC 2315 Psychology of Adjustment
Both classes are a part of the Associate of Arts degree and included in many Associate of Applied Science plans. Day and night classes are available.
Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
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Contact
South Campus
Triesha Light
Women In New Roles Program Coordinator
SFOA Building, Rm 1123a
817-515-4740
triesha.light@tccd.edu