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Student Services Program Review-Spring 2010 - Shasta College

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General PlanningThe GEAR UP program aligns with the <strong>Shasta</strong> <strong>College</strong> goals of providing services to thecommunity and increasing the access and retention of <strong>Shasta</strong> <strong>College</strong> students. TheInterim Director of GEAR UP/TRiO must follow national trends closely to determineyearly budgets and program priority areas. The Obama Administration is a vocaladvocate for both GEAR UP and TRiO; however, federal budgets are limited.Consequently, level funding should be predicted for the next few years. National policydictating access to education, Pell grants and financial aid must also be followed closelyto ensure that we offer the best services to students. State trends dictating Cal Grants,what qualifies as rigorous curriculum, and graduation requirements must also bewatched.At this time, interpretation of the renewed Higher Education and Opportunity Act is beingconducted through the process of Federally Negotiated Rule Making. Outcomes of thisprocess will dictate changes to current programs and guide future grant cycles. KateMahar is closely following this process to ensure that all programs remain in compliancewith the guidelines and timelines set forth by the USDOE. (More details of potentialchanges will be discussed in Section V.)<strong>Student</strong> Learning Outcomes<strong>Student</strong> Learning Outcomes are detailed in Section II of this report. These outcomeswere developed in accordance with program objectives and services are conductedaccordingly. Formative and summative assessments are conducted for each programand information gathered is used to adjust program services, identify best practices,shape budget decisions and meet reporting requirements set by the USDOE.<strong>Program</strong> SummaryBased on a review of the GEAR UP SLO’s/SAO’s, the following chart indicates theprimary strengths and weaknesses. The strengths and weaknesses of the departmentas a whole are also included.Table 3: Primary Strengths and Weaknesses<strong>Program</strong> Strengths Areas for GrowthGEAR UP <strong>Services</strong> offered to studentsDedicated staffBroad impactUse of data for decision makingSummer AcademyMatching funds proceduresSystematic changeProfessional DevelopmentPartnerships – Advisory TeamSustainability PlanGEAR UP/TRiODepartmentDedicated staffRecord keepingMotivation and commitment of teamCoordination of servicesPartnership/team buildingAwareness of programsProfessional developmentCoordination with similar programs in the region- 303 -

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