Student Services Program Review-Spring 2010 - Shasta College

Fifteen (15) of the 84 students have graduated from Shasta College with anassociate degree. Although data are not currently available, it is believed that ahigh number Shasta College international students transfer to a university toreceive their four year degree. Typically, international students expect to transferto a four-year institution, usually within the State of California. They work with theinternational student academic counselor to achieve this goal.5. Student SatisfactionUpon orientation, students are notified of the support system available includingtransfer/counseling centers, learning resource centers and above all they are toldthat the Office of the Dean of Students is there for any questions, concerns and/orproblems that they may have. This self study allows us an opportunity to put a planinto place.The main area of concern about student success was in regard to Englishproficiency, and that has been recently addressed with the establishment ofminimal TOEFL scores. International students must have a TOEFL score of atleast 500; one of the highest standards for international student admittance in theCalifornia Community College system. This ensures proper student assessmentand placement at Shasta College.General PlanningStudent success and student retention is the primary goal of the CaliforniaCommunity Colleges System Office (CCCSO) Strategic Plan. Cohorts of theShasta College International Student program develop valuable social andleadership skills enhancing their success in their academic courses and helping toensure their continued enrollment until their educational goal is met.Shasta College’s Strategic Plan has five themed goals including: 1) CommunityConnection, and 2) Student Learning and Growth:1. Community ConnectionInternational students have a direct connection with the community. Throughcommunity service, campus clubs such as the Intercultural Club, campusevents such as Intercultural Night and International Student Thanksgivingdinner, and community events such as the annual Multicultural Celebration,International Students build a connection with the community that fosterscultural awareness, excitement and appreciation of the diversity at ShastaCollege.2. Student Learning and GrowthThe International Students Program provides its students with personal, socialand community service opportunities, enhancing the overall collegiateexperience. The International Students Program provides a support structureto its participants ensuring their learning and growth at Shasta College.- 121 -