Allies in the Path to Student Success Part I
Purpose of Presentation• This workshop is designed for two purposes:
• #1. To inform our campus community of the many student services programs that are available to students
• #2 To hear about students’ experiences in receiving these services in terms of how they assisted in their academic success (Part II – Student Panel)
• Today you will be hearing from the following student service programs:• Financial Aid• Psych Services• CalWORKs• TRiO• CARE• EOP&S• DSPS• Student Life
Presented by:Dr. Elizabeth F. Coria
Director of Financial Aid & Veteran Services
FINANCIAL AID SERVICESRIO HONDO COLLEGE
FEDERAL PROGRAMS• FSEOG Grant - $600
• Federal Work-Study (FWS) - $3,500
• Pell Grant - $5,645
• Direct Subsidized Loans - $3,500 / $4,500
• Direct Unsubsidized Loans - $6,000
STATE PROGRAMS• BOG Waivers
• Cal Grant B - $1,473
• Cal Grant C - $547
• Chafee Grant - $5,000
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Description Student Count
FAFSA Applications 46,977
Selected Verification
8,609
Not Selected Verification
10,796
Rejected Application
823
FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS2012 – 2013 Year 2013 – 2014 Year
Description Student Count
FAFSA Applications 38,345
Selected Verification
8,674
Not Selected Verification
11,772
Rejected Application
1,108
Program Student Count
Paid
BOGW 18,779 $37,936,436
Cal Grant 637 $351,287
FSEOG Grant
453 $120,030
FWS 82 $230,820
Pell Grant 4,067 $7,830,670
Direct Loans 147 $318,641
Program Student Count
Paid
BOGW 12,061 $29,100,931
Cal Grant 897 $949,505
FSEOG Grant
478 $247,776
FWS 74 $220,928
Pell Grant 5,645 $17,470,111
Direct Loans 243 $877,847
FINANCIAL AID STUDENTS2012 – 2013 Year 2013 -2014 Year
FINANCIAL AID OFFICE• Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov as early as possible
• Students can view status of their financial aid progress on their AccessRIO Portal and download all required forms
• Annual Information Sessions
• CA Dream Act Information Sessions/Hands on application Workshops
• Counter staff assist with:
• Reviewing/Accepting Documentation
• General Questions/Advisement
• Each student is assigned a Financial Aid Advisor based on last name alpha
THANK YOU!!FINANCIAL AID OFFICE STAFF
• Monika Acosta, Coordinator
• Pat Malave, Senior Financial Aid Advisor
• Cindy Villegas, Senior Financial Aid Advisor
• Deborah Lopez, Senior Financial Aid Advisor
• I Chen Liao, Senior Financial Aid Advisor (Start 1/27/14)
• Brenda Navarrete, Senior Financial Aid Advisor (Start 1/28/14)
• Elizabeth Viorato, Financial Aid Advisor
• Maria Lopez, Financial Aid Advisor
Introduction
Student Services Building Room SS230 Phone: (562) 908-3438 (personal ext. 7302)
Office Hours 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
*Psychological Services is open Monday-Friday and follows the college calendar for campus closures.
Psychological Services
Short-term counseling (individual and group) Session content is confidential (unless it is
necessary to prevent harm to self or others, as required by law)
Must be RHC student Appointments are needed unless student is in
need of crisis counseling Student must come into the office for their
appt. Sessions are 45 minutes and are provided
weekly
Psychological Services
Currently enrolled students have access to “free” confidential psychological counseling through the student health fee
Staffed by 1 licensed psychologist and a doctorate level intern (p/t)
Assist students with psychological well-being in order to help them reach their academic goals
Psychological Services
Relationship problems
Sexuality Eating disorders Low self-esteem Substance abuse Academic
difficulties
Depression (41%)
Anxiety (43%) Life Transitions Family problems Intrusive
thoughts Problems making
friends
Psychological Counseling Services
Crisis AssistanceMost psychological services are offered on an appointment basis, but situations arise that require immediate or same day attention. Students do not need an appointment for urgent matters. Such circumstances may include, but are not necessarily limited to:
Extreme anxiety or panic Death of a friend or loved one Thoughts of self harm Thoughts of harming someone else Experiencing a traumatic event Having odd or intrusive thoughts
Immediate Concerns Campus Security (562) 908-3490, or on
campus ext. 3490 911 Psych Services Inform Dean/Immediate Supervisor
“See Something, Say Something”
We offer short-term counseling for students (3-5) sessions If more extensive tx is required an outside
referral will be provided
Referral
Consultation with faculty/staff regarding students’ psychological development is available
Phone call is best (ext. 7302) Because e-mail is not a secure form of communication,
when sending an e-mail to the coordinator of psychological services please do not include any personal identity information (e.g., student ID numbers, social security numbers, addresses, etc.). For your protection, we will never ask you to e-mail this kind of information
If you have a question that contains personal, medical, or sensitive information, a phone call is recommended
Consultation
Group Counseling Psychoeducational Workshops Classroom Presentations (depends on
staffing)
Outreach
EDUCATION THAT WORKS!
CalWORKs Program
T H E R I O H O N D O C O L L E G E C A LW O R K S P R O G R A M I S
C O M M I T T E D T O P R OV I D I N G O U R S T U D E N T S W I T H
E D U C AT I O N A L A N D C A R E E R O P P O RT U N I T I E S C O M B I N E D W I T H
A W I D E R A N G E O F S U P P O RT S E RV I C E S T H AT E N A B L E
S T U D E N T S T O S U C C E SS F U L LY T R A N S I T I O N I N T O T H E
WO R K F O R C E A N D B E C O M E E C O N O M I C A L LY S E L F- S U F F I C I E N T.
Mission Statement
• FOR EVERY $1 C ALI FORNI A I NVESTS IN STUDENTS WHO GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE, I T WI LL REC EI VE A NET RETURN ON INVESTMENT OF $4 .50 .
• CALIFORNI ANS WI TH A C OLLEGE DEGREE WI LL EARN $1 ,340 ,000 MORE IN THEI R L IFETIMES THAN THOSE WI TH ONLY A HI GH SC HOOL D IPLOMA.
• STUDENTS W HO EARN A DEGREE OR CERTIF IC ATE FROM A CALIFORNI A COMMUNI TY COLLEGE NEARLY D OUBLE THEI R EARNI NGS WI THIN THREE YEARS.
Key Facts
• THE U.S. B UREAU OF LAB OR STATIST IC S PROJECTS THAT OC CUPATI ONS THAT REQUI RE AN ASSOCI ATE D EGREE WI LL GROW BY 18% THROUGH 2020 – THI S I S TWI CE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE AND FASTER THAN THE NEW JOB GROWTH FOR THOSE WI TH A BAC HELOR’S DEGREE.
• THE C ALI FORNI A COMMUNI TY COLLEGE SYSTEM I S THE LARGEST PROVI DER OF W ORKFORC E TRAI NING IN THE STATE AND NATION.
Key Facts
293 C ALWORKS STUDENTS
88% (259) OF C ALWORKS STUDENTS ARE FEMALE
12% (34) OF C ALWORKS STUDENTS ARE MALE
100% (ALL) OF C ALW ORKS STUDENTS ARE B OAR D OF GOVERNOR FEE WAIVER REC IP IENTS
60% (177) ARE CALW ORKS STUDENTS ONLY!
CalWORKs profile
• D E V E L O P E D U C A T I O N A L P L A N S A N D E S T A B L I S H C A R E E R G O A L S
• O N E O N O N E C O U N S E L I N G
• P R I O R I T Y R E G I S T R A T I O N
• W O R K S T U D Y P R O G R A M
• C O M P U T E R L A B
• P R O V I D E I N F O R M A T I O N A B O U T G A I N( G R E A T E R A V E N U E F O R I N D E P E N D E N C E ) R E Q U I R E M E N T S
Services
SPRING 2013:
• ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREES: 12
• ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREES: 15
• CERTIFICATES:1
Success rates
• STUDENT IS REC EIVI NG TEMPORARY A ID FOR NEED Y FAMILI ES (TANF)
• SINGLE PARENT/MARRIED PARENTS
• HAVE C HILDREN UND ER 18 YEARS OLD
Eligibility Requirements
“ I am very thankful to the CalWORKs staff and counselors who always guided and encouraged me to pursue and accomplish my goals. Because of their support, I was able to transfer to Cal State Poly Pomona and graduate with my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. ”
Ana Fonseca2008 RHC Alumna
CalWORKs Staff:Nellie Hernandez-Garcia – Interim CalWORKs Coordinator/CounselorIgor Daza – CalWORKs CounselorAngie Aguilar – Clerk IIIMarta Munoz – Student AssistantChristopher Hunter – Clerk II
Educat
Education That Works!
Rio Hondo College TRiO Program
Dr. Zolita Fisher – Director Cynthia Pallini – Educational Advisor
Gerson Rodriguez – Tutor (Math)Eloise Valdivia - Tutor (English)
Michelle Valdivia – Tutor (English)Roxanna Gomez – Clerk III
Rafael Chavez – Student Assistant
About Student Support Services
The Student Support Services Program is a federally funded college preparatory program designed to help first-generation and/or low-income or disabled students prepare for transfer into and graduate from four year colleges and universities.
We serve college students currently enrolled at Rio Hondo
Program requirements: Must demonstrate an academic need Be enrolled in 12 units Express a goal of transferring to a 4-year
college First generation, low-income and/or
disabled student US citizen or eligible non citizen Maintain 2.0 GPA or higher
SSS Services Include:
We serve about 152 students We provide the following
services: Educational Advisement
Monitor Grades Referrals Ed Plan Review Satisfactory Academic Progress Graduation and Transfer
Information Tutoring by appointment only
Small Group and One on One Academic Success Workshops
Student Success Workshops Financial Literacy Scholarship Search Navigating the College System
SSS Services Include: (cont’d)
Priority Registration
SSS Grant Aid
Laptop Loan Program
Cultural and Educational Field Trips
College and University Visits
Basic Supplies Notebooks, Scantrons, Highlighters,
pens/pencils, Blue Books, etc.
Dept. of Ed. Objectives
Persistence: 80% of all participants served by the SSS project will persist from one academic year to the beginning of the next academic year or graduate/receive a certificate and/or transfer from a 2-year to a 4-year institution during the academic year.
Good Academic Standing: 85% of all participants served by the SSS project will meet the performance level required to stay in good academic standing at the grantee institution.
Graduation/Transfer Rate:
30% of new participants served will graduate with an associate’s degree or certificate within four years
25% of new participants served who graduated with an associates degree or received a certificate will transfer from a 2-year institution to a 4-year institution within four years
Student Quotes
"I just would like to say thank you for your efforts to maintain SSS to the standard that college students need it to be. SSS/Trio has been a blessing to have on campus with its vast resources and helpful and knowledgeable staff. I am happy that my education is well overseen by the staff; the tutors are great and offer many workshops for us. I thank you all for guaranteeing my confidence and the tools to get me in a robe one day and say I graduated. Thank you"
Rafael Chavez
“TRiO helps students when they need it most!”
Joanna Navarro
“Everyone in the TRiO Program has been so helpful. I really appreciate everything they do. Without their help, it would have been so difficult to pass my classes. They are doing a great job.”
Carlos Martinez
GUIDING SINGLE PARENTS TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE
C.A.R.E Cooperative Agencies
Resources for Education
Celebrating 44 years of servingstudents above and beyond
C.A.RE
What is Care? Care is a supplemental component of EOP&S that specifically assists low-income single parents to succeed in reaching their educational goals.
Care Eligibility Criteria
You must meet all the eligibility requirements of the EOP&S
program. plus
• Have at least one child under the age of 14.
• Receiving cash aid/temporary aid for needy families (TANF).
• Provide copy of current verification of benefits or notice of action.
Services Offered Motivational and Informational Workshops
Rio Café lunch vouchers
Agency and county referrals
Fundraising events
Holiday family events
Annual Adopt a Child event
Single Parent Conferences
Merit grants
EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM AND SERVICES (EOP&S) and Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE)
Student Services Building SS 240Monday -Thurs 8:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m.Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
If you have any additional questions please call the EOP&S office to determine eligibility. (562) 908- 3423
EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM AND SERVICES
(EOP&S) Celebrating 44 years of serving students above and
beyond
WHERE IT BEGAN
In 1969,the Board of Governors for Community Colleges authorized the implementation of the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S) at Community Colleges.
WHAT IS EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM AND SERVICES (EOP&S)
The primary goal of the Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOP&S) is to identify and recruit educationally and economically disadvantaged students and assist them with academic supportive services in order to enhance college success, transfer to four-year institutions, and transition to the workplace.
EOP&S DATA EOP&S served 769 student in 2012-2013 49 AS/AA degrees 2 certificates 29 transfers to CSU and UC Accepts application for the Fall and
Spring semesters
EOP&S ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Be a California Resident Be enrolled Full-time 12 units Board of Governor’s Fee Waiver
BOGW A or B income requirements Have not completed 70 degree applicable
units Be educationally disadvantaged
Have at least one low assessment in Math, English and/or Reading
EOP&S SERVICESHere are just some of the services we provide to reach your educational:
Priority registration New student orientation 3 counselor contacts Educational advisement Tutoring services Transfer assistance Partial book vouchers Academic achievement grants Cap and gown for graduation Transfer Fees Waiver: UC, CSU, or Private University Educational supplies Academic Probation Intervention
AND other above and beyond services
EXTENDED OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM AND SERVICES (EOP&S) AND COOPERATIVE AGENCIES RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION (CARE)
We are here to serve you above and beyondStaff
Christine Aldrich, Interim Director of EOP&S/CARE andCalWORKsGloria Reyes, SecretaryIrma Caballero, EvaluatorLaura Verdugo, Care SpecialistAna Fonseca, Hourly Clerk Typist IIIDennyse Clark, EOP&S/CARE CounselorYvette Garcia, EOP&S/CARE CounselorKatie O’Brien, EOP&S/CARE CounselorDianna Reyes, EOP&S/CARE CounselorJose Rodriguez, EOP&S/CARE Counselor
OTHER SUPPORT STAFFEOPS/CARE Student
Advocates EOPS/CARE Tutors
Anshul Verma Anthony Figueroa Sofia Tortoledo Madeline Mendoza Rocio Velazquez
Amy Gonzales Celestine Lam Roberto Arzate Alan Garcia Rudy Zaragoza
Knowing where you can go starts with knowing where you are, and where you’ve been. Success isn’t a matter of luck- it requires practice, study and strategy. Learn all you can about your passion. Master every last detail, and consider all the nuances and possibilities. Then don’t hold back….
Willie L. Brown Jr. Former Mayor of San Francisco
Student Services Flex Day Presentation 2014
Mark Matsui, DirectorDSPS
DSPSDisabled Students Programs &
Services
Tampa Bay Rays– 2012Oakland A’s-2011LA Angels-2010New York Yankees-
2003-2009*Yomiuri Giants 1994-
2002
* World Series MVP
HIDEKI MATSUI - #55
(not related)
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
Lao Tzu
DSPS is committed to providing students with disabilities, the opportunity to effectively matriculate into the mainstream of college and community life by providing services and specialized instruction that facilitate equal access for eligible students to all of the educational programs and activities at the College.
Our Services
Test-taking AssistanceExtra-time on exams, scribes, use of assistive
technology, large print, braille conversion, readers, etc.
Registration assistanceSpecialized counselingServices for deaf and hard of hearing
sign language interpretersreal-time captioning
Notetaking assistanceAssistive technology
CCTV, assistive listening devices, screen reading software, screen enlarging software
TEST TRANSMITTALS
• New look to the forms• Secure email is an option
• Writeable pdf available on the DSPS web page.
Who we are? 2008-2009
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
2012-2013
1012 693 831 788 1059
Acq Brain Inj
18 18 19 25 31
Dev Delay
377 130 143 121 167
Hearing 21 20 18 27 35
Learning Dis
229 223 287 243 334
Mobility 7 19 21 19 41
Other 147 167 194 225 280
Psy-D 202 93 122 104 143
Speech/Lang
5 10 12 12 12
Visual 6 13 15 12 16
Who we are?(who ya gonna call?)
DSPS – Partners for SuccessMark Matsui, DirectorClaire Caplis, SecretaryJudy Marks, Instructor/Learning Disabilities SpecialistPatrick McConnell, Instructor/Learning Disabilities SpecialistSuzanne Frederickson, Alternate Media SpecialistEthel Battles, Interpreter CoordinatorAndrea Rivera Ringo, Instructional AssistantKatie Lampert, Instructional AssistantJovany Munoz, Counselor
Lynn Weddington, Student Mental Health Grant Consultant
SS-330 (562) 908-3420 voice (562) 364-8433 VP
Student Life & Leadership Department
Department ProgrammingInfo Center Department Collaborations
Emergency Loans Commencement Ceremonies (Fire Academy, Police Academy)
DiscoveRio Oversight of Vendor Program
Monthly Cultural Awareness Events
Discount Ticket Sales Program
Educational Film Screenings Campus Publicity
Various Leadership Programs…
Associated Students of Rio Hondo College -ASRHC
The Associated Students of Rio Hondo College (ASRHC) is a student representative organization comprised of students at Rio Hondo College. It is designed to integrate the students’ needs and concerns with the administration, faculty and staff. The organization strives to improve the campus environment.
The Executive Board is responsible for the effective governing, promotion, production, and performance of the ASRHC Activities.
For more information, contact:Advisor:Jasmine LópezInterim DirectorStudent Life & Leadership
562-908.34247
President:Valeria L. [email protected]
Inter-Club Council - ICC
The Inter-Club Council is comprised of student representatives from each active club at Rio Hondo College. It is designed to address the needs and concerns of each club, plan campus-wide events, and create an avenue for student involvement.
Club Listings are available by the 4th week of each semester once the Club Chartering and Re-Chartering process is complete.
For more information, contact:Advisor:Jessica PereaStudent Activities Assistant (Substitute)
562-908.34247
ICC Chair:Christopher [email protected]
Student Ambassadors
Student Ambassador Program provides information and service to the campus and local community. Some services include:
Campus ToursOutreach EventsCollege Preparation EventsCampus-Wide EventsVolunteering at ConferencesWorking at the Roadrunner Activity Desk in the
Student Lounge Students receive a stipend for completing
service hours!
For more information, contact:
Advisor:Jasmine LópezInterim DirectorStudent Life & Leadership
562-908.34247
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Chapter
HSF assists students byConducting workshopsProviding scholarship opportunitiesPromoting academic excellenceServing as a support system
HSF is open to ALL students
For more information, contact:
Advisor:Cynthia Morales
562-908.34247
Student Leadership Institute
The Student Leadership Institute (SLI) at Rio Hondo College (RHC) is a non-credit certificate program in partnership with Cal State University, Fullerton.
SLI Students are required to attend a three (3) conferences which include a series of workshops and will earn a leadership certificate from Cal State University, Fullerton upon program completion.
Workshops focus on developing necessary skills for effective leadership and overall character.
Participation in SLI is free of charge and open to all RHC students. There are no minimum unit requirements, specific GPA, or prior leadership experience needed to participate in the program.
For more information, contact:
Jasmine LópezInterim DirectorStudent Life & Leadership
562-908.34247
For more information on getting involved…
Contact the Student Life & Leadership Department562-908-3427
Jasmine LópezInterim Director, Student Life & Leadership
Jessica PereaSubstitute Student Activities Assistant
Cynthia MoralesClerk Typist III
Allies in the Path to Student Success Part IIStudent Panel
Student Introductions
• Name• Major• Semesters at RHC• Student Services Programs you
participate in
Q1
• P1: What moment did you realize that you needed help?
• P2: How did you find the support program(s) and why did it (they) interest you?
Q2
• Without this program where would you be?
Q3
• What programs/services have helped you succeed at Rio Hondo College and how (be specific)?
Q4
• What advice would you give to other students to help them be successful?
Questions from Audience?
Thank You!Financial Aid, Psych Services, CalWORKs, TRiO, CARE, EOP&S, DSPS, Student Life