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Student Services Program Review-Spring 2010 - Shasta College

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equired to attend four (4) Priority Trainings covering legislation, regulations, bestpractices and program design. Priority Area 1- “Legislation and Regulations”training was offered in Las Vegas, as a free training for ETS staff. Nancy Berkeyattended the event. Alternatives to travel have also been sought. <strong>Program</strong> staffhas accessed Council of Opportunity in Education (COE) webinars on pertinenttopics when available.Kate Mahar also attended the Research and Planning Group’s <strong>Student</strong> SuccessConference in San Francisco in October, 2009. Kate facilitated the Community ofPractice session on “Understanding the K-16 Pipeline” at this event.Kate Mahar is currently exploring alternative means to ensure that our programstaff has the skills and abilities necessary to carry out the objectives of each of ourgrants. Toward that end, two endeavors are currently underway. The first is amonthly three-hour session where all pre-collegiate program staff will cometogether to learn about a new topic relevant to their workload, i.e. the Financial Aidprocess. These monthly events are scheduled to begin in May. The secondstrategy is to collaborate with <strong>College</strong> OPTIONS to provide joint trainings with all“college access professionals” serving the north state schools. We are confidentthat each of these endeavors will provide the training required to effectively deliverservices at our school sites, allow for the sharing of best practices, and increasecollaboration with our regional partners.6. Employee SatisfactionThe GEAR UP/TRiO team has rebounded from a very challenging year whichincluded significant staff changes and a move from the <strong>Shasta</strong> <strong>College</strong> campus tothe downtown Health Sciences and University Center. An emphasis on teambuilding and understanding the historical relevance of the programs has aidedmorale. Emphasizing the importance of community partnerships helped staff toadjust to the move to the Health Sciences and University Center. A continuedfocus on relationship building, communication and teamwork will continue to helpthis talented and dedicated group, especially as changes continue to impact theprograms for this year and next.In addition, the Educational Talent Search team experienced two major changesthis year. Nancy Berkey assumed the Interim Director position (vacated by SylviaRuano), and Cassie Rourke assumed the TRiO Advisor position in Hayfork.7. Internal Relations, Integration and CollaborationIncreasing collaboration with other college departments/ programs is an on-goingpriority area for the department. The department continues to work closely withthe <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Services</strong> Council and <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Services</strong> staff. Enhanced internalcollaborations for 2009-<strong>2010</strong> include:Greater connection to the EWD programs through transition of precollegiateprograms to downtown area.Additional ETS staff hours dedicated to the <strong>College</strong> Connection program.- 313 -

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