Advocacy Services

Advocacy Services

Academic Recovery Program (ARP)

Advocacy Specialists guide students facing academic probation or suspension through identifying barriers to success and working towards resuming good scholastic standing (cumulative 2.0 GPA) with the College.

Students on Academic Probation

Registration hold is applied. The student must complete the following two steps prior to registration:

  1. Complete an “Academic Recovery Course". Link to course provided via official notification letter and WebDMC.
  2. Schedule a meeting with an Advocacy Specialist.

Additionally, students will meet with an Advocacy Specialist during the semester to review academic progress and receive ongoing support.

Students on Academic Suspension

Registration hold is applied. The student must complete the following two steps prior to registration:

  1. Complete the “Academic Recovery Course" within Canvas.
  2. Complete the Academic Suspension Appeal Form. This includes meeting and obtaining signatures from the Academic Advisor/Chair, Academic Dean or designee, and an Advocacy Specialist. 

Additionally, students will meet with an Advocacy Specialist during the semester to engage in continued support while pursuing academic goals.

CARE Connection Program

For information about the CARE Connection Program, go to DMCShare (log in required).

  • Submitting a CARE Connection Referral

    STEP 1: Log into your WebDMC page.

    Retention Alert Program Instructions Step One

    STEP 2: Click on the "Daily Work" icon.

    Retention Alert Program Instructions Step Two

    STEP 3: Click on the "Retention Alert."

    Retention Alert Program Instructions Step Three

    STEP 4: Click on "RAP Referral Form."

    Retention Alert Program Instructions Step Four

    STEP 5: You will then be directed to the new online referral form. Answer the questions on the form and click the “Submit report” button.

Page last updated May 12, 2025.

Contact Information

Center for Access & Advocacy
Heritage Campus - Harvin Center, Room 188
Windward Campus - Health Science 1, Room 215
Oso Creek Campus - Main Building, Room 213
361-698-1292
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