Visit the Student Success Center

Trinidad Campus
Main Floor
Library Room 207
719-846-5473
Valley Campus
Second Floor
Room 209
719-589-7088
Click HERE for Contacts
Are obstacles getting between you and your success in college?
Intervention
Trinidad Campus - 719-846-5473
Valley Campus - 719-589-7088
Ask Intervention about the KEYS program for Student Success!

The KEYS program is designed to assist students to accelerate their progress through developmental and prerequisite courses including assistance for students experiencing financial aid and high risk personal conditions (i.e. depression, alcohol, housing, child care, etc.)
Local Area Resources and Referrals for:
- Finance
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child Care
- Depression/Stress Management
- Health Issues
- Drugs/Alcohol
- Communication Issues/Conflicts
- Counseling Referrals
- More!
Links to Local Area Resources:
Testing Services
Trinidad Campus - 719-846-5473
Valley Campus - 719-589-7088
Visit the TSJC Testing Services Web Page for more information on testing, practice and resources available:
www.trinidadstate.edu/testing-center
- Accuplacer ®
- Accuplacer ® Practice and Resources
- Biology Placement
- ACT (Trinidad Campus Only)
- HESI Nursing Admissions Assessment Exam
- Online Support and Distance Proctoring
Transfer Advising Services
Make the most of your classes!
Click here for more Transfer Information
Do your classes match up with your major and transfer plans?
Contact a transfer advisor soon to explore your choices.

Trinidad Campus
Kate Carlisle
Transfer Specialist
(719) 846-5540
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Carrie Gongaware
Trinidad Campus
STEM Academic Coach
(719) 846-5665
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Alamosa Campus
Mathilda Westerman
Transfer Advisor
(719) 580-7026
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Luron Singer
STEM Academic Coach
(719) 589-7035
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Online and Distance Learning Proctor Services
Services include student and staff assistance with hybrid and online courses including D2L, student email, the Portal, Higher One Cards and general online questions.
NOTE TO DISTANCE LEARNERS: If you are a student attending another college and would like to have your tests proctored at Trinidad State Junior College, please contact the Coordinator for either the Trinidad or Valley campuses listed below for details on scheduling and pricing.
Other Support Services
- Support for Hybrid and On-line Courses
- Study Space for Guided Study Groups
- Skills and Personal Development Workshops
- Peer Group Support
Coordinator and Testing Administrator - Trinidad Campus
Tori Eckes
600 Prospect St, Trinidad, CO 81082
Library 207c
719-846-5473
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Coordinator and Testing Administrator - Valley Campus
Nancy Molina
1101 Main Street, Alamosa, CO
Main Building 209
719-589-7088
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Intervention Specialist-Trinidad Campus
Amanda Vigil-Alcon
600 Prospect St, Trinidad, CO 81082
Library 207a
719-846-5466
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Intervention Specialist-Valley Campus
TBD
Transfer Advisor – Trinidad Campus
Kate Carlisle
600 Prospect St, Trinidad, CO 81082
Library 207b
719-846-5540
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Hours -
Tuesday and Thursday - 12:30 - 4:30
Wednesday - 2:30 - 4:00
Academic Specialist – Trinidad Campus
Marsha Girdlestone
600 Prospect St, Trinidad, CO 81082
Library 207b
719-846-5478
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Tuesday through Friday
Distance Learning Proctor - Trinidad Campus
Kim VanOrden
600 Prospect St, Trinidad, CO 81082
Library 207c
719-846-5728
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Distance Learning Proctor - Valley Campus
Andrew Martinez
1011 Main Street, Alamosa, CO
Main Building 209
719-589-7107
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Mission Statement
Student Success Center - Unit Mission Statement:
The TSJC Student Success Center (SSC) is committed to supporting students to succeed through completion of certificates, degrees, persistence, or transferring to other colleges via assessment, intervention, transfer advising, academic support, and distance learning/computer counseling.



