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Student Services Program Review-Spring 2010 - Shasta College

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endeavors will provide the training required to effectively deliver services at ourschool sites, allow for the sharing of best practices, and increase collaboration withour regional partners.6. Employee SatisfactionThe GEAR UP team has rebounded from a very challenging year which includedsignificant staff changes and a move from the <strong>Shasta</strong> <strong>College</strong> campus to thedowntown Health Sciences and University Center. An emphasis on team buildingand understanding the historical relevance of the programs has aided morale.Emphasizing the importance of community partnerships helped staff to adjust tothe move to the Health Sciences and University Center. A continued focus onrelationship building, communication and teamwork will continue to help thistalented and dedicated group; especially as changes continue to impact theprograms for this year and next.The GEAR UP staff is committed professionals with strong loyalty towards theGEAR UP program. Although GEAR UP has only been in existence nationally for10 years, several staff members have been a part of the GEAR UP movement for 7years or more. A strength of the GEAR UP project is that staff is associated withthe schools that they serve; however, this has a draw back as well. Specifically,many staff members feel disconnected to <strong>Shasta</strong> <strong>College</strong>. A goal of the InterimDirector has been to strengthen ties between project staff and the <strong>Shasta</strong> <strong>College</strong>Campus. The GEAR UP team now holds regular meetings at the <strong>Shasta</strong> <strong>College</strong>main campus and satellite sites. Key college personnel have been asked to speakat GEAR UP staff meetings. In addition, the team now attends college events suchas Welcome Day. This has done a great deal to improve the relationship betweenGEAR UP and the campus. The GEAR UP team has expressed satisfaction withthe outcomes of these efforts. <strong>Shasta</strong> <strong>College</strong> staff has also expressedappreciation regarding the opportunity to better understand the program and thework of the GEAR UP team.7. Internal Relations, Integration and CollaborationIncreasing collaboration with other college departments/programs is an on-goingpriority area for GEAR UP. The department continues to work closely with the<strong>Student</strong> <strong>Services</strong> Council and student services staff. Enhanced internalcollaborations for 2009-<strong>2010</strong> include:Rotation of GEAR UP meetings to a variety of <strong>Shasta</strong> <strong>College</strong> sites to raiseawareness of the program.Participation on committees for Junior Day, 8 th Grade Day and <strong>College</strong> Quest.Arranging field trips so that GEAR UP students can attend campus events suchas Cinco de Mayo.Referring GEAR UP students to campus programs such as E-Tech and <strong>College</strong>Connection.Greater connection to the Economic and Workforce Development programsthrough transition of pre-collegiate programs to downtown area.Greater collaboration with CSU Chico through sharing of office space in HealthSciences and University Center building.- 290 -

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