CTC - Sembach

Hello CTC Students and Future Students

Due to CTC reducing the scope of operations in Europe the Sembach Office will be closing with only limited operations one time a week. A schedule with be forthcoming as to when the Sembach Office will be open. If you have any problems or concerns, please contact the following:

Mr. John Gerns
DSN: 493-2580
COMM: 06313-406-2580

Ramstein will be the Center of Operations and the HUB for all Kaiserslautern and Baumholder Students effective 1 November 2022. I am sorry to say that I will no longer be available after 14 October 2022. Wish everyone success in your career goals and continue your education.

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD

Central Texas College

Sembach Site Coordinator

Bldg 213, Room 124

DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453

Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

- Central Texas College – Update

o Beginning on 1 November 2022, CTC Europe will be reducing the scope of operations for several selected sites.
o The Ramstein Office will be the Center of Operations and HUB for all Kaiserslautern and Baumholder Students. DSN: 480-5536 (COMM: 06371-47-5536)
o ROB, Landstuhl, Baumholder, and Sembach Offices will continue to have a Site Coordinator one day-a-week to meet your education needs in person.
o CTC’s Date and Time Schedule is forthcoming and will be posted at each site.
o Please contact the Ramstein Office by phone, e-mail ([email protected]), or WhatsAPP on days your Site Coordinator is unavailable in person.
o Course schedules and program information will continue to be available at each site.

As always if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at the Sembach Office.

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD

Central Texas College

Sembach Site Coordinator

Bldg 213, Room 124

DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453

Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Have you decided yet to start your journey to obtaining that degree you want -- do yourself a favor and drop by the Sembach CTC Office and start that journey. NOW is the time.........

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD

Central Texas College

Sembach Site Coordinator

Bldg 213, Room 124

DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453

Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Hello Everyone

Did you realize all of the Vo- Tech programs Central Texas College offers a degree and or certificate. Get a head start on your life's dream -- don't know how -- drop by the Sembach Office or give me a call. Looking forward to hearing from you. Do it NOW!

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD

Central Texas College

Sembach Site Coordinator

Bldg 213, Room 124

DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453

Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Hello Everyone

Did you realize that Medical Coding and Billing is an essential and emerging area of the healthcare field. Interested -- please contact me for more information or just drop by the Sembach Office. Hope to see your soon!

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD

Central Texas College

Sembach Site Coordinator

Bldg 213, Room 124

DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453

Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Hello, All CTC Students and Future Students

Below is some news for you go read so you know the latest procedures.

Notable Soldier Procedure/Policy Changes:

Soldiers are required to complete Virtual TA Training when creating an account and annually, thereafter.
- GoArmyEd and ArmyIgnitED portals did not require training.

Soldiers must request TA no later than 7 days prior to the course start date.
- Previous policy state 1 day prior.

ACCESS is the approval authority for Recoupment Waivers (previously termed Withdrawal for Military Reasons, WM) within 30 days of the W posting to their account. Recoupment waivers will only be applied to “W” grades for reasons that are beyond a Soldier’s control: emergency leave, reassignment, natural disasters, illness/hospitalization, or unanticipated military missions.
- Previously, the Education Services Officer (ESO) was the authority, Soldiers had 3 years to request the WM, and any grade was acceptable.

Soldiers must request TA for prior to registering for a course with an AI. If the Soldier’s class is cancelled or was not admitted to a waitlisted class, the Soldier can visit the education center to change the approved TA request.
- Previously, education centers were unable to update TA requests

Soldiers' ineligible for TA due to a TA GPA must contact the education center to have a counselor create an “Other Funded TA Request” for courses taken after the GPA hold was applied.
- Previously, Soldiers were able to create a self-funded TA request
in GoArmyEd or a AI would $0 invoice for a course in ArmyIgnitED.

In the future, Soldiers must have an Evaluated Degree Plan in the portal after two TA-funded courses. This requirement has been relaxed.
- Previously, a degree plan was loaded after 6 semester hours.

TA Policy Reminders:

Tuition Assistance is applied to the tuition rate per semester hour only. All other fees imposed by the AI is out-of-pocket costs for the Soldier. Fees include but are not limited to book fees, parking fees, laboratory fees, tutoring fees, registration fees, late registration fees, etc.

The semester hour (SH) limit is 16 SH per fiscal year. Army fiscal year is 1 October through 30 September.

The fiscal year limit of $4000. This is important if your school has tuition rates less than $250 SH. Example, your rates are $10/SH, and a Soldier takes 16SH yielding $160 in TA. The Soldier is no longer eligible for TA as the Soldier reached the semester hour limit.

Soldiers have a lifetime undergraduate limit of 130 SH.

Soldier has a lifetime graduate limit of 39 SH.

For your information I have also attached two informational packages on Creating Tuition Assistance Request (TAR) and Education Goals

I know this is a lot of information, but it is worth reading. As I have said previously if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know by phone or e-mail. You can also drop by the Sembach Office.

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD

Central Texas College

Sembach Site Coordinator

Bldg 213, Room 124

DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541

Here is some great news – Are you thinking it is too late to sign up for classes with CTC based on the fact that the Term has already started – well you are wrong – we have some super classes starting on 17 October 2020. Below are some of the classes which are starting:

CDEC 1354 / Child Growth and Development
FIRT 1303 / Fire and Arson Investigation I
EMAP 2300 / Developing Volunteer Resources and Decision Making
MDCA 1302 / Human Disease / Pathophysiology
HAMG 1340 / Hospitality Legal Issues
CRIF 2323 / Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
CJSA 1317 / Juvenile Justice System
CRIJ 1310 / Fundamentals of Criminal Law
CJSA 1342 / Criminal Investigation

Interested, just give me a call or drop by the Sembach Office. Looking forward to seeing you -- have a super day!

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD

Central Texas College

Sembach Site Coordinator

Bldg 213, Room 124

DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453

Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Hello Everyone

The Hospitality Management Degree and Certificate Programs help prepare YOU for positions in hospitality fields including restaurant and food service or hotel and lodging operations. Interested just drop by your Sembach Office or give me a call for additional information. This is your chance to get ahead prior to separation / retirement from the military.

I am just a phone call away......

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD
Central Texas College
Sembach Site Coordinator
Bldg 213, Room 124
DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453
Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Hello, All CTC Students and Future Students

Are you interested in an Associate Degree in Homeland Security -- CTC's program ensures you have a head start when you depart from the military -- Classes are going NOW! You can also obtain a Certificate of Completed from CTC. What a great way to enter a career you have always thought about.

Have questions, feel free to call or drop by the CTC Office in Sembach Today. I am waiting for YOU!

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD
Central Texas College
Sembach Site Coordinator
Bldg 213, Room 124
DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453
Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Hello All CTC Students

Here is some great news – Are you thinking it is too late to sign up for classes with CTC based on the fact that the Term has already started – well you are wrong – we have some super classes starting on 17 October 2020. Below are some of the classes which are starting:

- CDEC 1354 / Child Growth and Development
- FIRT 1303 / Fire and Arson Investigation I
- EMAP 2300 / Developing Volunteer Resources and Decision Making
- MDCA 1302 / Human Disease / Pathophysiology
- HAMG 1340 / Hospitality Legal Issues
- CRIF 2323 / Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
- CJSA 1317 / Juvenile Justice System
- CRIJ 1310 / Fundamentals of Criminal Law
- CJSA 1342 / Criminal Investigation

Wow / all of the above classes (and more) are starting on October 17th. Don’t know how to sign up, just give me a call or drop by the Sembach Office.

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD
Central Texas College
Sembach Site Coordinator
Bldg 213, Room 124
DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453
Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Hello all CTC Students and Future Students

I have attached below the newly updated checklist for ArmyIgnited. If you have any questions, please contact your Education Center Counselor or me. Look forward to hearing from you.

Have a super day and take care of yourselves.

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD

Central Texas College

Sembach Site Coordinator

Bldg 213, Room 124

DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453

Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Hello all CTC Students

Please see the Blackboard Orientation video and PROWL guidelines and repost the information on your Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/centraltexascollege.europe

As always if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Have a great day and remain safe!

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD

Central Texas College

Sembach Site Coordinator

Bldg 213, Room 124

DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453

Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Central Texas College Europe Europe Advisor
Remote support and advising.
Stationed in Europe and working in the CET time zone.

Launch of the updated ArmyIgnitED:

• CTC Students will be able to request Tuition Assistance (TA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, with course(s) that start 1 October 22 and beyond.
• The upgraded ArmyIgnitED portal will also provide the capability to request Tuition Assistance for previously completed courses in FY21 and FY22.
• The URL for Soldiers to access ArmyIgnitED is – https://www.armyignited.army.mil/student.

Also, there have been some notable changes to TA policies and procedures:

• CTC Students must request TA no later than 7 days prior to the course start date.
• ACCESS is the approval authority for Recoupment Waivers.
• There will be NO recoupment waivers for failing grades – only withdrawals. A recoupment waiver is available when a Soldier cannot complete a class that is beyond the Soldier’s control. Reasons for waivers usually include: emergency leave, reassignment, natural disasters, illness or hospitalization, or unanticipated military missions.
• CTC Student recoupment waivers must be submitted within 30 days of the withdrawal posting to their account.
• TA funds will only be allowed to Soldiers with signed TA User Agreement in their Upgraded ArmyIgnitED accounts.
• Soldiers ineligible for TA as a result of a GPA hold must have a Education counselor load an Other Funded TA Request for any classes taken after a GPA hold was applied in which TA was not utilized.
• CTC Students are required to complete the Virtual TA training after creating an account and annually, thereafter.
• CTC Students must request TA in the Upgraded ArmyIgnitED prior to registering for classes with the AI. In the event that a Soldier is waitlisted and does not take the class, the Soldier cancels the class in the portal prior to the class start date. If the Soldier does not get into the originally requested class but is offered a different class, the Soldier must contact the Education Center so a counselor can update the class on the TA Request. Again, it is a 2-step enrollment process for Soldiers requesting TA. Soldiers must request TA in Upgraded ArmyIgnitED and then register for the same course(s) directly with your AI.
• CTC Students must have an evaluated degree plan in the portal after two TA-funded courses

Hello CTC Students and Future Students

Have you ever had a dream or really want to assist people? Well the Fire Protection Degree or Certificate programs could be just the thing you need. Here at CTC our program helps you prepare to have the knowledge to succeed as a "Firefighter" The job outlook for 2022 is at 7%. Interested -- give me a call or drop by the Sembach Office for more information. Looking forward to seeing you in the very near future. Have a great day!

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD
Central Texas College
Sembach Site Coordinator
Bldg 213, Room 124
DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453
Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Hello all CTC Students and Future Students

The Sembach Office will be closed from 22 - 26 August 2022 / Sorry for any inconvenience. If you have any concerns or questions please contact Mr. John Gerns on ROB / DSN: 493-2580. He will be able to help you with any problems that occur.

I will be back in the office on 29 August 2022. Have a great day and remain safe in our troubled world.

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD
Central Texas College
Sembach Site Coordinator
Bldg 213, Room 124
DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453
Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Hello all CTC Students

Here is some valuation resources for you to utilize to make your education experience a lot more beneficial and will help you at the same time.

Hobby Memorial Library is excited about the upcoming school year. Welcome back!
365 Days of Help

As always, we offer the ability to get questions answered every day, including holidays.
Email [email protected].

24 Hour Turnaround Time Paper Reviews
Papers reviewed every day, including holidays and breaks
Check out how to do that https://www.ctcd.edu/.../research-assistance-paper.../.
Email [email protected]

eBooks
We're using EBSCO EBook Collection (Full Text) now rather than EBook Central. The EBSCO collection has over 260,000 titles.
Library Seminars

Now is the time to consider scheduling virtual and in-person seminars. It's never too early to put it on our calendar to ensure your spot. https://forms.gle/mCoLn7a92no68AqW7

Videos
We are busy creating videos for students to learn library research, essay writing, citation and plagiarism in both visual and lecture style. These videos can be used in conjunction with virtual and in-person library seminars, or in place of a seminar. They are on Hobby Memorial Library's YouTube video page. https://www.youtube.com/playlist....
Scroll down to see what seminar fits your teaching style. Also, please email [email protected] if you would like a personalized video for your class.

Personalized Study Guides
Study Guides by Subject https://guides.ctcd.edu/?b=s

Have any questions just drop by the Sembach Office or give me a call.

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD
Central Texas College
Sembach Site Coordinator
Bldg 213, Room 124
DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453
Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

LibGuides

Hello Everyone

Have you ever thought about a degree in Criminal Justice? This is one of CTC's most sought after careers. A person with the AAS Degree helps you prepare for entry and mid-level positions within the criminal justice field, including law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole.

Is this something for YOU -- drop by the CTC Office in Sembach and find out how you can obtain an Associates Degree -- don't delay drop by today.

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD
Central Texas College
Sembach Site Coordinator
Bldg 213, Room 124
DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453
Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Hello CTC Student's and Future Students

The Fall Semester is starting very soon (22 Aug 2022). We have classes in all areas to include Child Development, Law Enforcement, and even Automotive. Now is the time to give me a call, drop by my office or just send an e-mail.

Remember current students -- please check with the Education Center Counselor prior to registering for a class -- this will ensure that your TA will be received without issues. Have any questions or concerns -- as always I am here to help! See you soon!

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD
Central Texas College
Sembach Site Coordinator
Bldg 213, Room 124
DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453
Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Hello Everyone from the Sembach CTC Office

Have you ever thought about a career in Child Development? Many new opportunities new opportunities are available in the child development field. CTC's Child Development program will provide you the needed skills and academic training to meet todays demand.

If you would like to start or continue your degree program in Child Development just give me a call, send an e-mail or just drop by the Sembach Office. I look forward to seeing you very soon -- classes are starting on 22 August / do not delay.

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD
Central Texas College
Sembach Site Coordinator
Bldg 213, Room 124
DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453
Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Hello Everyone

I really have some HOT NEWS now. Central Texas College has a class starting on 22 August 2022 on Baumholder (AUMT 2337 -- Automotive Electronics). Interested -- Please contact me and sign the registration form and you are on your way to either starting or continuing your career in Automotive. Waiting to hear from YOU!

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD
Central Texas College
Sembach Site Coordinator
Bldg 213, Room 124
DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453
Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Fiscal year 2022 cutoff – 26 August 2022

The last day for Soldiers to request TA for FY22 is 26 August 2022. For any classes with start dates between 27 August 2022 and 30 September 2022, Soldiers must request TA, in ArmyIgnitED 1.0, before 26 August 2022.

This should not impact our “major” August start date, but it will impact our September online start date.

Blanket Exception to Policy (ETP) Draw #5 ends 26 August 2022

Soldiers must have past-dated FY21 and FY22 blanket ETP Tuition Assistance Requests (TARs) requested in ArmyIgnitED 1.0 by 26 August 2022.

Reminder, this draw is different from the rest and requires the Soldier to request TA for past-dated enrollments. Those enrollments are no longer automatically generated into TARs on their behalf. Guidance for ETPs that were not capable of being processed in the system will be provided at a later date, but will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact your Education Center Counselor. Again, if you have any other concerns or questions feel free to contact me and I will get you to the correct person that can answer your questions about TA Funding.

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD
Central Texas College
Sembach Site Coordinator
Bldg 213, Room 124
DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453
Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Hello Everyone

Look at what Central Texas College do for you.....Sign up for our degree program and you will be more marketable in the civilian world. Find out more by calling or dropping by to see me. Again I really look forward to see you and getting your career on it's way.

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD
Central Texas College
Sembach Site Coordinator
Bldg 213, Room 124
DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453
Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Hello Everyone

The Fall Semester for Central Texas College is starting on 22 August 2022 -- do not wait and start the process of signing up for a class now. Want a copy of the schedule -- just either call or send an e-mail. Looking forward to hearing from you.....Have a great day!

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD
Central Texas College
Sembach Site Coordinator
Bldg 213, Room 124
DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453
Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON YOUR TA.........

The Army has extended the amount of time you have as a student of CTC to request TA via the ArmyIgnitED portal. Please follow the instructions below to request TA.

1. Log on to ArmyIgnitED -> from your home page, find and click on Education Path.
2. Then, click on the ‘Request Tuition Assistance’ icon.
3. You should then see your current enrollments populate and a small box to the left of those enrollments.
4. Then, you should place a checkmark in the boxes for the enrollments for which they wish to request TA, and finally click submit.

** You will need to take these steps for each new enrollment, including if you change class sections. TA is date-specific and section-specific.
** If you drop a class with CTC, you must also withdraw from ArmyIgnitED.

Army Policy is still applicable, and to be TA eligible, you must:

- have an approved EdPath that corresponds with the CTC degree plan [see the CIP codes,
- not exceed the 16 hours or $4000 TA CAP,
- not be flagged or on hold,
- and have a TA GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Enroll no earlier than 60 days before the first class day and no later than six business days prior [HQ ACCESS recommendation is TEN (10) days before the start date]

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Education Center counselor or me. Take care of yourselves and remember our Fall Term starts next month -- don't delay and registering for a class....

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD
Central Texas College
Sembach Site Coordinator
Bldg 213, Room 124
DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453
Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Hello to all CTC Student and of course Future Students

Just in case you missed me at the Sembach Office -- I'm BACK to assist you in anyway I can. I look forward to seeing or hearing from you in order to start planning your future educational goals. Now is the time to start -- realize you dream!

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD
Central Texas College
Sembach Site Coordinator
Bldg 213, Room 124
DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453
Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400

Hello All CTC Students and Future Students

The Fall Semester is starting very soon -- 22 August 2022. Now is the time to start planning your future -- come on into the Sembach Office and I will assist you in starting your dream. If you want a copy of the Fall Semester, please let me know and I will send to you via e-mail. Look forward to hearing from you.

Doc Rich

Richard J. Wargel, PsyD
Central Texas College
Sembach Site Coordinator
Bldg 213, Room 124
DSN 541-1453/ Civ 0611-143-541-1453
Monday - Friday / 0900 - 1400