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SSCC G.S. Transition Week. A project of: The General Studies Transition Oversight Committee (Sara Baldwin, Jane Harness, Bonnie Flahavan, Allan French, Teresa Romaneschi, Sy Ear, Rosie Rimando & Bob Hughes). Winter, Spring and Fall of 2006. Transition Week Fall, 2006. WEEK SEVEN
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SSCC G.S. TransitionWeek A project of: The General Studies Transition Oversight Committee (Sara Baldwin, Jane Harness, Bonnie Flahavan, Allan French, Teresa Romaneschi, Sy Ear, Rosie Rimando & Bob Hughes) Winter, Spring and Fall of 2006
Transition Week Fall, 2006 WEEK SEVEN of Fall, 2006 November 6th – 9th
Transition Week Fall, 2006 Workshops and panels are being planned.
Transition Week Fall, 2006 Workshop and Panel Options in Spring were: • Academic vs. Technical Degree Options • Financial Aid 101 • Worksource Center • Short-term Training • Apprenticeship Programs • Nursing • Transportation • Hospitality • Introduction to College
Transition Week Fall, 2006 Are we successful? How do we know? Let’s look at the facts!
Transition Week Fall, 2006 Participation rate in Spring, 06: Day • 6 of 8 ESL level 3-6 classes • All ABE/GED classes • 2-3 Developmental ESL classes • One bus-load from New Holly Night (at All College Night) • All 6 ESL Level 3-6 classes • One bus-load from New Holly
Transition Week Fall, 2006 In Spring, 06 one student said, “Attending these workshops really helped me understand better and it gave me and orientation to what I need to do to reach my goal. It answered all my questions. I am glad the school do stuff like these to help students succeed.”
Transition Week Fall, 2006 We need to continue to work to help our students overcome the ‘glass ceiling’ formed by their first generation and LEP status.
Transition Week Fall, 2006 What activities lead up to Transition Week? • Students set goals • They learn about the college programs. • They choose programs to investigate. • They go outside the classroom to visit college facilities.
Transition Week Fall, 2006 This wasJane’s plan of action for Spring Quarter: Week One: Goal Setting Week Two: Campus Tour Week Three: Career Interest Inventory(WOIS) Week Four: SSCC Program Exploration Week Five: Career Research (WOIS) Week Six: Visit WorkSource Week Seven: Panels & Workshops & College Night Week Eight: Debriefing & “Next Step” Activities Go online to our blog at: http://transitionweek.blogspot.com
Transition Week Fall, 2006 The General Studies Transition Oversight Committeeinvites your input. • Contact any of these people with your ideas or feedback: (Sara Baldwin, Jane Harness, Bonnie Flahavan, Allan French, Teresa Romaneschi, Sy Ear, Rosie Rimando & Bob Hughes)