Student Services
Bookstore
The Pulaski Technical College Bookstore is located in the Campus Center. It is operated independently by Follett Bookstores as a service to students, faculty and staff. In addition to providing required textbooks, the bookstore also provides college T-shirts, sweatshirts, supplies, jackets and other items.
Full refunds are available for dropped classes (proof may be required) until seven working days after the classes begin. Used book buying guides are always available if a return is outside of this guideline. Regular hours are 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. For more information, call (501) 812-4102.
The Campus Center houses many administrative offices including Academic Success, Admissions and Records, Counseling and Advising Services, Financial Aid, the Dean of Students, the Business/Cashier’s Office, as well as the Food Court and the Bookstore. Students can also find an open computer lab in the Cyber Lounge and many areas for studying throughout the building. Classrooms, the Grand Hall and the R.J. Wills Lecture Hall are also located in the Campus Center.
Campus Center Food Court
The Pulaski Technical College Campus Center Food Court offers a wide variety of food choices to accommodate every taste and appetite. It primarily serves students, faculty and staff. It is also open to the general public and includes hot lunches served cafeteria style, made-to-order sandwiches and burgers, a pasta bar, pizza, a salad bar and a variety of "grab-and-go" items. The food court serves breakfast in the morning and lunch in the afternoon. Students, faculty and staff receive a 20 percent discount on purchases. The Pulaski Technical College Campus Center Food Court also offers catering services through its Culinary Program. Beginning Summer 2009, the PTC Arkansas Culinary School will operate the Campus Center food court. Additional information can be found on the college Web site.
Campus Connect/Web Registration
Web registration is available to students who are currently enrolled or continuing enrollment at Pulaski Technical College. New students are not eligible to register via the Web until they have completed a semester at PTC. All prerequisites must be completed before registration may be completed in certain courses. The catalog provides a list of the required prerequisites for each class. Web registration is available during regular pre-registration and registration dates.
Career Links
Currently enrolled students or recent graduates of the school districts in which articulation agreements are established with Pulaski Technical College may be able to receive college credit for some high school courses in the areas of Business, Drafting and Design, Electronics and Automotive Technology. Call the Career Links Office at (501) 812-2237 for information on these and other programs.
Career Pathways
Career Pathways is a statewide initiative designed to provide support services and direct financial assistance to parents who want to increase their education and access to improved employment. Career Pathways provides students with career and educational advising, assistance in finding jobs during school and after graduation, extra instruction for building successful academic and employment skills, tutoring, and a computer lab for doing homework and improving computer skills. Some participants may qualify for childcare and transportation assistance. To be eligible for Career Pathways, parents must meet certain income requirements and have full-time custody of a least one child who is under the age of 21 and living at home. Call the Career Pathways office at (501) 812-2725 for more information.
Child Care
Pulaski Technical College’s Early Childhood Lab School, Little Learners Academy, is located at 1500 West Pershing Boulevard. It provides daycare for children of PTC staff, faculty and students. Hours for infants through preschoolers are from 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. A program is available for students taking evening classes from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for children up to age 12. For enrollment information, contact Little Learners Academy at 501-753-0357. Additional information about Little Learners Academy is available on the Pulaski Technical College Web site at www.pulaskitech.edu.
Computer Labs
The Pulaski Technical College computer labs are open to all currently enrolled students. Open computer labs on the North Little Rock campus are located in the Information Technology Center (IT303) and in the Cyber Lounge located on the first floor of the Campus Center. Pulaski Technical College also has computer labs available for enrolled students at the Little Rock – West and Little Rock – South locations.
Counseling Services
Pulaski Technical College provides the services of professionally trained counselors to all students. The counselors are familiar with college programs and can assist students with career information, course advisement, program decisions, testing and assessment and personal counseling.
Students should consult with a counselor whenever they need assistance in any area or subject. For more information, visit Counseling Services. Appointments can be made by calling (501) 812-2220.
Disability Services
Pulaski Technical College is committed to fulfilling all federal requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Accommodations are available to students who have documented disabilities. Students requesting accommodations must provide medical, educational, and/or psychological records to document their needs. Students should provide sufficient notification of needs and register with Disability Support Services (DSS) in Counseling & Advising Services six to ten weeks prior to the semester of planned enrollment. Failure to provide sufficient notification may result in a delay of services. Disability Support Services can be contacted at (501) 812-2220 or in the Campus Center Room 240.
Students who feel they have been discriminated against under the Americans with Disabilities Act may file a written grievance with the Vice President for Student Services.
College personnel work closely with area businesses and industry for the purpose of job placement. The college staff can assist students in obtaining permanent employment upon graduation; however, the college does not guarantee employment. Students in their last semester may elect to register their credentials (resumes, recommendations, etc.) with Career Services to enhance placement efforts.
Health Insurance
Pulaski Technical College does NOT provide personal health insurance for students.
Housing and Transportation
There are no residential facilities on campus. Central Arkansas Transit Authority bus transportation is available from various areas of Little Rock/North Little Rock to the campus. Bus schedules are available in the Administration building lobby.
ID Cards
All students enrolled at Pulaski Technical College are required to obtain a student identification card at the time of registration for classes. The card does not need to be renewed or validated each semester. The first ID card is free. Replacement cards cost $10. Students are required to carry their identification card while on campus. Any college official may ask to see a student’s ID card. Failure to present this card when requested is a violation of college policy and may subject the holder to disciplinary action. The president, a vice president or the campus police have the authority to retrieve a student ID card in the event of a disciplinary action by the college, such as suspension or dismissal, or in the event of misuse of the card, such as using the card for false identification. The PTC ID card may not be used by any person other than the one to whom it is issued.
Learning and Tutoring Assistance
Students who wish to improve their skills or are experiencing difficulty in their classes should visit the Bank of America Learning Assistance Center on the main campus in Campus Center Rooms 302 and 303, or at the Little Rock - West site in Room 130. The Learning Assistance Center features a computer lab and tutorial center. Any student enrolled at PTC may use the computer lab LAC to improve or review academic skills in many college disciplines, do word processing, use the Internet or check e-mail. Students are encouraged to visit the LAC to see what computerized tutorials are available. The computer lab is open most semesters from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The hours of operation are posted outside the lab each semester.
Tutoring is also available for a wide variety of college classes. No appointments are necessary for individual tutoring. Peer and professional tutors are available during the week, and online tutors are available in the evenings and on weekends. Tutors post their hours of availability outside of the tutoring center. Students may e-mail tutors at tutoring@pulaskitech.edu. Supplemental materials, including videotapes and workbooks, are available for student use.
Students can find additional information about the LAC on the Pulaski Technical College Web page under Current Students.
Lost or Found Property
Contact the office of Police and Public Safety to report lost property, turn in found property, or to claim missing property. Police and Public Safety is located in the Administration building Room 126 and may be reached by phone at (501) 812-2711.
PTC Libraries
Pulaski Technical College has two libraries to serve its growing community. Ottenheimer Library on the main campus and Little Rock-South Library contain an expanding collection of resources to help students and faculty achieve their educational and professional goals. Both libraries offer research computer areas, laptop checkout, wireless access, individual and group study rooms, coin-operated copiers, and access to a broad range of print, audiovisual and online resources.
The Libraries have a strong information literacy training program with interactive online modules, e-mail reference, dropin sessions, professional development workshops, group and individual instruction, and research assistance for students, staff and faculty. Interlibrary loan and reciprocal borrowing programs provide expanded access to information resources. Check the Library Web page for hours of operation, policies, staff contact information, faculty services and links, research guides and search tools.
First aid kits are located in almost all campus buildings for minor emergencies. Students who are injured while on campus should notify Student Services.
Police/Public Safety
The PTC Police/Public Safety Department is located in the campus Administration building. A police substation is located on the first floor of the Campus Center. The PTC Police/Public Safety jurisdiction includes all property owned and operated by PTC and adjacent streets and alleys. This jurisdiction extends to include any off-campus event sponsored by the College. The PTC Police/Public Safety Department employs police officers who meet all state training requirements and are graduates of the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy. PTC Police/Public Safety officers are sworn to uphold and enforce all federal, state and local laws. PTC policies and procedures for students can be found on the PTC Web site and in the Academic Catalog. PTC Police/Public Safety officers are available to assist anyone on PTC campus.
Student Center
The Student Center, in the Administration building, is used for lunch and breaks and for student and group meetings. A snack bar, operated by Arkansas Rehabilitation Services for the Blind, and food and drink vending machines are located in the center. Please restrict all food and drinks to the Student Center and approved designated areas.
Tours and Visits
Tours of the college may be scheduled by appointment. To schedule a tour, contact Student Services at (501) 812-2275 or (501) 812-2231.
TRiO Scholars
The Pulaski Technical College TRiO Scholars program is a Student Support Services (TRiO) program funded by the United States Department of Education.
The goal of the Pulaski Technical College TRiO Scholars program (Student Support Services) is to increase participant success in college and facilitate their graduation and transfer. The project serves 180 Pulaski Tech students who qualify for services. Students must be first-generation college students (neither parent has a four-year college degree), meet income requirements based on family size and/or have a documented disability.
Students enrolled in the program are eligible for the following services: personal and academic counseling, study skills, personalized tutoring and mentoring by a professional tutor, use of the computer lab, transfer assistance and cultural and recreational activities. For more information about the TRiO Scholars program, call (501) 812-2720.
Veterans Upward Bound
Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) is a federally-funded program designed to help qualified military veterans prepare to enroll in a postsecondary university, community college or vocational/technical program. VUB provides a unique opportunity for veterans of all ages to gain access to information about college and career awareness, to acquire the academic skills needed for entry into higher education and/or to acquire the equivalent of a high school diploma. Various workshops, selfpaced computer tutorials, individualized tutoring and classroom-based instruction are also offered. For more information about VUB, call (501) 812-2802.