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COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMPLETION CORPS. BACKGROUND. BACKGROUND. THE PROBLEM : ONLY 25% of 8 million community college students actually complete their degrees or certifications.
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BACKGROUND THE PROBLEM: • ONLY 25% of 8 million community college students actually complete their degrees or certifications. • The USA has fallen to 12th place among industrialized nations concerning citizens holding higher education credentials. • While 65% of students who drop out plan to return, only about 38% do return.
BACKGROUND THE CHALLENGE: • The President has challenged community colleges to produce an additional 5 million degrees or certificates by 2020. • essentially doubling the current number
BACKGROUND THE RESPONSE: • 6 leading national organizations that serve community colleges - including Phi Theta Kappa - signed the CALL TO ACTION • Then formed The Community College Completion Challenge • And formed its action arm: The Community College Completion Corps
BACKGROUND THE PURPOSE: • To foster a culture of completion • To address soaring drop-out rates • To renovate the process of higher education • To cultivate life-long learning • To prepare students for the work force and/or for transferring to senior institutions • To equip students w/the tools to succeed in school, in life, in all they do
PHI THETA KAPPANS = The Completion Corps spreading the word
GOING SOMEWHERE? Transferring to a senior institution? • You’ll encounter fewer barriers to transfer! • Many state college systems have articulation agreements that guarantee transfer of community college credits when associate degree students enter state universities. • You’ll save time & money by not having to repeat courses or take courses you did not know you needed.
COMPLETE to COMPETE You’ll be prepared! • It’s a tough job market out there, especially in today’s economy. • Having a college degree will give you a leg up on the competition. • Plus, people change jobs up to 10 timesin their working lives, and when you are job-hunting, a college credential will always give you a competitive edge.
LEARN MORE, EARN MORE You’ll earn more! • Students who complete their associate degree or certificate can expect to earn as much as • $8,000 more per year • and about $400,000 more in a lifetime • than a high school graduate =
10 REASONS to COMPLETE YOU WILL • earn more money over a lifetime! • be better prepared for the workforce! • have less likelihood of unemployment! • be ready to begin a path to a university! • increase your chances for a transfer scholarship!
10 REASONS to COMPLETE YOU WILL • feel good about reaching your goal and having a degree to show for it! • have children who will be more likely to graduate from college! • have a family who has a healthier lifestyle. • be a better citizen! • be more mindful of environmental concerns!
SIGNING DAY • November 5, 2012
SIGNING DAY • Now it’s YOUR turn….. COMMIT to COMPLETE COMPLETE to COMPETE
ON THE CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION • President • Deans • Academic Affairs • Registrar’s Office • Financial Aid Office • Counseling & Advising Dept. • Workforce Development • Alumni Foundation • LCCC Foundation
ON THE CAMPUS STUDENT ACTIVITIES • Student Activities Department • Phi Theta Kappa • Student Government • TV-LCCC, WSFX • Adult Learners • Business Club • Tutoring Services/Learning Center
IN THE COMMUNITY POLITICS: • Governor, Tom Corbett • Secretary of Education, Ron Tomalis • Local Politicians • Barletta, Pashinski • Yudichak, Mullery
IN THE COMMUNITY OTHERS: • Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges • South Valley Chamber of Commerce • Nanticoke High School • Hanover High School • Motivational Speaker • Isa Adney, Andrew WK, Karate Guy, Ty Howard • http://www.campuspeak.com/ • http://premierespeakers.com/university
LCCC EVENTS DISCUSSION PANEL: • Dr. Rod Risley • Pres. Leary • Politicians & Community Leaders • The Problem, The Challenge, & The Solution • video • streamed to satellites, YouTube, other colleges
LCCC EVENTS THE MONEY BALL: • Financial Planning for College • Available Scholarships • Available Assistance • Financial Aid Office • LCCC Foundation • Phi Theta Kappa • Local government agencies
LCCC EVENTS COMPLETION ROAD MAP: • Graduation GPS • GPS: Graduation Position Session • Degree/Certification Requirements • Current Credit Accumulation • Registration for Next Semester • Academic Counseling • Counseling & Advising Dept. • Academic Deans
LCCC EVENTS MILE 25 INITIATIVE/Drive: • Targeted to drop-outs • Who were just shy of being graduated • “Near-Completers” • Registrar’s Office, • Academic Affairs
LCCC EVENTS MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER: • Finish What You Started • Yes You Can • Student Activities MOTIVATIONAL VIDEO: • If We Can, You Can • Successful LCCC alumni • Successful PA CC alumni • Alumni Foundation • TV-LCCC, WSFX
LCCC EVENTS CAMPUS TOUR: • For high school seniors • For transfer students • For returning students
LINKS • http://pacommunitycolleges.org/ • http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pennsylvania_department_of_education/7237