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Allies in the Path to Student Success Part I

Allies in the Path to Student Success Part I. Purpose of Presentation. This workshop is designed for two purposes: #1. To inform our campus community of the many student services programs that are available to students

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Allies in the Path to Student Success Part I

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  1. Allies in the Path to Student Success Part I

  2. Purpose of Presentation • This workshop is designed for two purposes: • #1. To inform our campus community of the many student services programs that are available to students • #2 To hear about students’ experiences in receiving these services in terms of how they assisted in their academic success (Part II – Student Panel) • Today you will be hearing from the following student service programs: • Financial Aid • Psych Services • CalWORKs • TRiO • CARE • EOP&S • DSPS • Student Life

  3. Financial Aid ServicesRio Hondo College Presented by: Dr. Elizabeth F. Coria Director of Financial Aid & Veteran Services

  4. Financial Aid Programs STATE PROGRAMS • BOG Waivers • Cal Grant B - $1,473 • Cal Grant C - $547 • Chafee Grant - $5,000 FEDERAL PROGRAMS • FSEOG Grant - $600 • Federal Work-Study (FWS) - $3,500 • Pell Grant - $5,645 • Direct Subsidized Loans - $3,500 / $4,500 • Direct Unsubsidized Loans - $6,000

  5. Financial Aid students 2012 – 2013 Year 2013 – 2014 Year

  6. Financial aid students 2012 – 2013 Year 2013 -2014 Year

  7. Financial aid office • Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov as early as possible • Students can view status of their financial aid progress on their AccessRIO Portal and download all required forms • Annual Information Sessions • CA Dream Act Information Sessions/Hands on application Workshops • Counter staff assist with: • Reviewing/Accepting Documentation • General Questions/Advisement • Each student is assigned a Financial Aid Advisor based on last name alpha

  8. Thank you!! FINANCIAL AID OFFICE STAFF • Monika Acosta, Coordinator • Pat Malave, Senior Financial Aid Advisor • Cindy Villegas, Senior Financial Aid Advisor • Deborah Lopez, Senior Financial Aid Advisor • I Chen Liao, Senior Financial Aid Advisor (Start 1/27/14) • Brenda Navarrete, Senior Financial Aid Advisor (Start 1/28/14) • Elizabeth Viorato, Financial Aid Advisor • Maria Lopez, Financial Aid Advisor

  9. Psychological Services • Introduction • Student Services Building Room SS230 • Phone: (562) 908-3438 (personal ext. 7302) • Office Hours • 8:00 am – 5:00 pm • *Psychological Services is open Monday-Friday and follows the college calendar for campus closures.

  10. Psychological Services • Short-term counseling (individual and group) • Session content is confidential (unless it is necessary to prevent harm to self or others, as required by law) • Must be RHC student • Appointments are needed unless student is in need of crisis counseling • Student must come into the office for their appt. • Sessions are 45 minutes and are provided weekly

  11. Psychological Services • Currently enrolled students have access to “free” confidential psychological counseling through the student health fee • Staffed by 1 licensed psychologist and a doctorate level intern (p/t) • Assist students with psychological well-being in order to help them reach their academic goals

  12. Psychological Counseling Services • Depression (41%) • Anxiety (43%) • Life Transitions • Family problems • Intrusive thoughts • Problems making friends • Relationship problems • Sexuality • Eating disorders • Low self-esteem • Substance abuse • Academic difficulties

  13. Crisis Assistance • Most psychological services are offered on an appointment basis, but situations arise that require immediate or same day attention. Students do not need an appointment for urgent matters. Such circumstances may include, but are not necessarily limited to: • Extreme anxiety or panic • Death of a friend or loved one • Thoughts of self harm • Thoughts of harming someone else • Experiencing a traumatic event • Having odd or intrusive thoughts

  14. Immediate Concerns “See Something, Say Something” • Campus Security (562) 908-3490, or on campus ext. 3490 • 911 • Psych Services • Inform Dean/Immediate Supervisor

  15. Referral • We offer short-term counseling for students • (3-5) sessions • If more extensive tx is required an outside referral will be provided

  16. Consultation • Consultation with faculty/staff regarding students’ psychological development is available • Phone call is best (ext. 7302) • Because e-mail is not a secure form of communication, when sending an e-mail to the coordinator of psychological services please do not include any personal identity information (e.g., student ID numbers, social security numbers, addresses, etc.). For your protection, we will never ask you to e-mail this kind of information • If you have a question that contains personal, medical, or sensitive information, a phone call is recommended

  17. Outreach • Group Counseling • Psychoeducational Workshops • Classroom Presentations (depends on staffing)

  18. CalWORKs Program Education that works!

  19. Mission Statement The Rio Hondo College CalWORKs program is committed to providing our students with educational and career opportunities combined with a wide range of support services that enable students to successfully transition into the workforce and become Economically self-sufficient.

  20. Key Facts For every $1 california invests in students who graduate from college, it will receive a net return on investment of $4.50. Californians with a college degree will earn $1,340,000 more in their lifetimes than those with only a high school diploma. Students who earn a degree or certificate from a California community college nearly double their earnings within three years.

  21. Key Facts The u.s. bureau of labor statistics projects that occupations that require an associate degree will grow by 18% through 2020 – this is twice the national average and faster than the new job growth for those with a bachelor’s degree. The california community college system is the largest provider of workforce training in the state and nation.

  22. CalWORKs profile 293CalWORKs students 88% (259) Of CalWORKs students are female 12% (34) Of CalWORKs students are male 100% (all) of CalWORKs students are board of governor fee waiver recipients 60% (177) are calworks students Only!

  23. Services Develop educational plans and establish career goals One on one counseling Priority Registration Work study program Computer lab Provide information about Gain (Greater Avenue for Independence) Requirements

  24. Success rates Spring 2013: Associate of arts degrees: 12 Associate of science degrees: 15 Certificates:1

  25. Eligibility Requirements Student is receiving Temporary Aid for needy Families (TANF) Single parent/Married parents Have children under 18 years old

  26. “ I am very thankful to the CalWORKs staff and counselors who always guided and encouraged me to pursue and accomplish my goals. Because of their support, I was able to transfer to Cal State Poly Pomona and graduate with my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. ” Ana Fonseca 2008 RHC Alumna

  27. Educat Education That Works! CalWORKs Staff:Nellie Hernandez-Garcia – Interim CalWORKsCoordinator/CounselorIgor Daza – CalWORKs CounselorAngie Aguilar – Clerk IIIMarta Munoz – Student AssistantChristopher Hunter – Clerk II

  28. Rio Hondo College TRiO Program Dr. Zolita Fisher – Director Cynthia Pallini – Educational Advisor Gerson Rodriguez – Tutor (Math) Eloise Valdivia - Tutor (English) Michelle Valdivia – Tutor (English) Roxanna Gomez – Clerk III Rafael Chavez – Student Assistant

  29. About Student Support Services • The Student Support Services Program is a federally funded college preparatory program designed to help first-generation and/or low-income or disabled students prepare for transfer into and graduate from four year colleges and universities. • We serve college students currently enrolled at Rio Hondo • Program requirements: • Must demonstrate an academic need • Be enrolled in 12 units • Express a goal of transferring to a 4-year college • First generation, low-income and/or disabled student • US citizen or eligible non citizen • Maintain 2.0 GPA or higher

  30. SSS Services Include: • We serve about 152 students • We provide the following services: • Educational Advisement • Monitor Grades • Referrals • Ed Plan Review • Satisfactory Academic Progress • Graduation and Transfer Information • Tutoring by appointment only • Small Group and One on One • Academic Success Workshops • Student Success Workshops • Financial Literacy • Scholarship Search • Navigating the College System

  31. SSS Services Include: (cont’d) • Priority Registration • SSS Grant Aid • Laptop Loan Program • Cultural and Educational Field Trips • College and University Visits • Basic Supplies • Notebooks, Scantrons, Highlighters, pens/pencils, Blue Books, etc.

  32. Dept. of Ed. Objectives • Persistence: 80% of all participants served by the SSS project will persist from one academic year to the beginning of the next academic year or graduate/receive a certificate and/or transfer from a 2-year to a 4-year institution during the academic year. • Good Academic Standing: 85% of all participants served by the SSS project will meet the performance level required to stay in good academic standing at the grantee institution. • Graduation/Transfer Rate: • 30% of new participants served will graduate with an associate’s degree or certificate within four years • 25% of new participants served who graduated with an associates degree or received a certificate will transfer from a 2-year institution to a 4-year institution within four years

  33. Student Quotes • "I just would like to say thank you for your efforts to maintain SSS to the standard that college students need it to be. SSS/Trio has been a blessing to have on campus with its vast resources and helpful and knowledgeable staff. I am happy that my education is well overseen by the staff; the tutors are great and offer many workshops for us. I thank you all for guaranteeing my confidence and the tools to get me in a robe one day and say I graduated. Thank you" Rafael Chavez • “TRiO helps students when they need it most!” Joanna Navarro • “Everyone in the TRiOProgram has been so helpful. I really appreciate everything they do. Without their help, it would have been so difficult to pass my classes. They are doing a great job.” Carlos Martinez

  34. C.A.R.E Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education Guiding single parents to succeed in College Celebrating 44 years of serving students above and beyond

  35. C.A.RE What is Care? Care is a supplemental component of EOP&S that specifically assists low-income single parents to succeed in reaching their educational goals.

  36. Care Eligibility Criteria • You must meet all the eligibility requirements of the EOP&S program. •  plus • Have at least one child under the age of 14. • Receiving cash aid/temporary aid for needy families (TANF). • Provide copy of current verification of benefits or notice of action.

  37. Services Offered Motivational and Informational Workshops Rio Café lunch vouchers Agency and county referrals Fundraising events Holiday family events Annual Adopt a Child event Single Parent Conferences Merit grants

  38. EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM AND SERVICES (EOP&S) and Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) Student Services Building SS 240 Monday -Thurs 8:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. If you have any additional questions please call the EOP&S office to determine eligibility. (562) 908- 3423

  39. Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOP&S) Celebrating 44 years of serving students above and beyond

  40. Where it began In 1969,the Board of Governors for Community Colleges authorized the implementation of the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S) at Community Colleges.

  41. What is Extended Opportunity Program and Services (EOP&S) The primary goal of the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S) is to identify and recruit educationally and economically disadvantaged students and assist them with academic supportive services in order to enhance college success, transfer to four-year institutions, and transition to the workplace.

  42. EOP&S Data • EOP&S served 769 student in 2012-2013 • 49 AS/AA degrees • 2 certificates • 29 transfers to CSU and UC • Accepts application for the Fall and Spring semesters

  43. EOP&S Eligibility Criteria • Be a California Resident • Be enrolled Full-time 12 units • Board of Governor’s Fee WaiverBOGW A or B income requirements • Have not completed 70 degree applicable units • Be educationally disadvantaged Have at least one low assessment in Math, English and/or Reading

  44. EOP&S Services Here are just some of the services we provide to reach your educational: • Priority registration • New student orientation • 3 counselor contacts • Educational advisement • Tutoring services • Transfer assistance • Partial book vouchers • Academic achievement grants • Cap and gown for graduation • Transfer Fees Waiver: UC, CSU, or Private University • Educational supplies • Academic Probation Intervention AND other above and beyond services

  45. EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM AND SERVICES (EOP&S) and Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) We are here to serve you above and beyond Staff Christine Aldrich, Interim Director of EOP&S/CARE and CalWORKs Gloria Reyes, Secretary Irma Caballero, Evaluator Laura Verdugo, Care Specialist Ana Fonseca, Hourly Clerk Typist III Dennyse Clark, EOP&S/CARE Counselor Yvette Garcia, EOP&S/CARE Counselor Katie O’Brien, EOP&S/CARE Counselor Dianna Reyes, EOP&S/CARE Counselor Jose Rodriguez, EOP&S/CARE Counselor

  46. Other Support Staff • Anshul Verma • Anthony Figueroa • Sofia Tortoledo • Madeline Mendoza • Rocio Velazquez • Amy Gonzales • Celestine Lam • Roberto Arzate • Alan Garcia • Rudy Zaragoza EOPS/CARE Student Advocates EOPS/CARE Tutors

  47. Knowing where you can go starts with knowing where you are, and where you’ve been.  Success isn’t a matter of luck- it requires practice, study and strategy.  Learn all you can about your passion.  Master every last detail, and consider all the nuances and possibilities.  Then don’t hold back…. Willie L. Brown Jr. Former Mayor of San Francisco

  48. DSPSDisabled Students Programs & Services Student Services Flex Day Presentation 2014 Mark Matsui, Director DSPS

  49. Tampa Bay Rays– 2012 Oakland A’s-2011 LA Angels-2010 New York Yankees- 2003-2009* Yomiuri Giants 1994-2002 * World Series MVP Hideki Matsui - #55 (not related)

  50. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”Lao Tzu DSPS is committed to providing students with disabilities, the opportunity to effectively matriculate into the mainstream of college and community life by providing services and specialized instruction that facilitate equal access for eligible students to all of the educational programs and activities at the College.

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