Holistic support for students
The Catch the Next (CTN)-Ascender Program provides additional college and classroom support to first-year college students. Through intentional academic and career advising, students are equipped to persist through their educational journey, transfer to four-year institutions, or graduate with credentials that lead to meaningful careers. The CTN framework is committed to holistic support, ensuring that every student is seen, heard, and positioned for academic and career advancement.
Program Highlights
Increased academic success
Increased graduation and transfer rates
Students are part of a learning community/cohort
Students save time and money as they complete degrees
2026-2027 Courses Offered
Courses
Fall 2026
| Course | CRN | Instructor | Meeting Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 | 51951 | Robledo, Gerard | M/W 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. |
| INRW 0100 | 51953 | Robledo, Gerard | W 8:30 a.m.-9:20 a.m. |
| EDUC 1300 | 27319 | Huerta, Lilian | M/W 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. |
| ENGL 1301 | 45610 | Robledo, Gerard | M/W 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. |
| INRW 0100 | 45612 | Robledo, Gerard | W 12:25 p.m.-1:15 p.m. |
| EDUC 1300 | 27331 | Perez, Ronald | M/W 2-3:15 p.m. |
| ENGL 1301 | 48660 | Salgado, Sophia | T/R 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. |
| INRW 0100 | 48661 | Salgado, Sophia | R 12:25 p.m.-1:15 p.m. |
| EDUC 1300 | 25263 | Reyna, Yolanda | T/R 2:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m. |
| EDUC 1300 | 27338 | Rodriguez, Dan | T/R 8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m. |
| ENGL 1301 | 30101 | Quiroz, Karen | T/R 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. |
| INRW 0100 | 38966 | Quiroz, Karen | T 10:55 a.m.-11:45 a.m. |
Spring 2027
| Course | CRN | Instructor | Meeting Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC 2301 | 11327 | Madrigal, Maricela | M/W 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. |
| ENGL 1302 | 14249 | Robledo, Gerard | M/W 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. |
| ENGL 1302 | 14256 | Robledo, Gerard | M/W 12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m. |
| HUMA 1301 | 37534 | Yznaga, Magdalena | T/R 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. |
| ENGL 1302 | 43413 | Salgado, Sophia | T/R 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. |
| ENGL 1302 | 26301 | Salgado, Sophia | T/R 11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. |
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Meet the PAC CTN Family
Sophia Salgado
Coordinator of CTN-Ascender and Instructor of English
Dr. Yolanda Reyna
Professor of Learning Frameworks & Student Development
Dr. Lillian Huerta
Visiting Lecturer and Adjunct for Learning Frameworks and Student Development
Maggie Yznaga
Instructor of Humanities Coordinator: Mexican American Field of Study
Maricela Madrigal
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Dr. Daniel Rodriguez
Professor of Learning Frameworks and Student Development
Ron Perez
Instructor of Learning Frameworks and Student Development Club advisor for Catch the Next-Ascender Club
Gerard Robledo
Assistant Professor of English
Contact Information
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Sophia Salgado Catch the Next-Ascender Program Director |