Transition Week

Schedule for Fall, 2006

2006-11-03T15:12:00.001-08:00

Transition Workshops and Panels Offered on Wednesday, Nov. 8

DAY
Academic vs. Technical Degree Options
Facilitated by Vince Partridge, Student Success Specialist /Advisor
This session will cover the various Transfer and Vocational study options available at South Seattle Community College. In addition it will cover in depth the “Nuts and Bolts of Degree Completion” that are required for the Associates of Arts Transfer Degree as well as the Vocational Degree requirements. Information will also be shared about our counseling and advising services.
9:00 – 9:50 & 10:00-10:50 CAS 210

Financial Aid 101
What is Financial Aid? What types of Financial Aid are available to students at South Seattle Community College? How do I apply for Financial Aid? These and other questions will be answered during the Financial Aid 101 Workshop. This workshop will give you the opportunity to hear about the process of applying for financial aid and the different types of aid available, and you will also have the opportunity to ask your own questions about financial aid. This workshop will be conducted by Patricia Billings, Interim Director of Financial Aid.
9:00 – 9:50 & 10:00-10:50 CAS 200

Worksource Center Tour
Find out about this great career planning resource on our campus by taking a tour. Learn about how the staff can help you write a great resume and cover letter
9:00 – 9:50 only CAS 120

Short-term Training Programs
Students will receive information about the different short-term training courses available at South Seattle Community College. Anyone who is interested in getting into a new line of work will benefit from attending this workshop which will cover several programs (including Work Discoveries, Electronic Assembly, First Step, Truck-driving, CNA, Medical Office, Corrections, and many others), how to get into those programs, how to prepare for success, and a snapshot of the job-market for each field.
9:00 – 9:50 & 10:00-10:50 CAS 312

Apprenticeship Programs
A coordinator of the apprenticeship programs at Duwamish will provide an overview of the entire range of apprenticeship programs offered at that site, including a video presentation. Those programs that former ESL-students have had success in will be identified and discussed. Students will learn about how to enter selected programs and available jobs for those who complete the training.
9:00 – 9:50 & 10:00-10:50 CAS 316

Nursing
Nursing staff will discuss careers in nursing. They will explain the various Healthcare certificates and degrees that are offered at SSCC including the CNA and LPN. Also, the new Healthcare Bridge Pathway designed for students who have finished ESL and basic studies classes will be discussed.
9:00 – 9:50 & 10:00-10:50 CAS 320

Transportation
The vocational advisor will describe the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology, Automotive Technology, Auto Collision Technology, and Aviation Maintenance Technology. This will include the classes students take, what they learn, and the types of jobs they will be able to get when they complete their programs. In addition, he will provide helpful advice on entering and succeeding in the programs.
10:00-10:50 only CAS 204

Hospitality
Representatives from the Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, and Wine programs will explain their programs and the kinds of careers that students can work toward in those fields.
9:00 – 9:50 only CAS 220

Business Information Technology & Computer Technology Programs
Faculty will explain these two programs and the careers they lead to.
10:00-10:50 only CAS 212

Introduction to College
This session will introduce students to the American College system. Highlights of former ESL/ABE/GED students succeeding with the transition process. Students will receive general information on ESL compass, Federal Financial Aid, and academic support services.
9:00 – 9:50 & 10:00-10:50 RAH 125 (Little Theater)

NIGHT
Short-term Training Programs
Students will receive information about the different short-term training courses available at South Seattle Community College. Anyone who is interested in getting into a new line of work will benefit from attending this workshop which will cover several programs (including Work Discoveries, Electronic Assembly, First Step, Truck-driving, CNA, Medical Office, Corrections, and many others), how to get into those programs, how to prepare for success, and a snapshot of the job-market for each field.
7:00 - 7:50 RAH 125 (Little Theater)

Introduction to College
This session will introduce students to the American College system. Highlights of former ESL/ABE/GED students succeeding with the transition process. Students will receive general information on ESL compass, Federal Financial Aid, and academic support services.
8:00 - 8:50 RAH 125 (Little Theater)

Transition Week Update

2006-05-03T15:56:00.000-07:00

This is the list of Workshops and Panels that will be presented during the morning of May 16th at 9:00 and 10:00 in Cascade Court.

Financial Aid (CAS 200)
Worksource (CAS 120)
Short-term Training (CAS 312)
Apprenticeship Programs (CAS 316)
Nursing (CAS 202)
Transportation (CAS 212)
Hospitality (CAS 320)
Academic vs. Technical (CAS 210)
Introduction to College (Little Theatre)

Transition Week: WEEK SEVEN

2006-03-21T11:12:00.000-08:00

We're trying something new in Spring Quarter!

Rather than trying to fit everything into one week, we want to structure Transition Week so as to take advantage of All College Night which happens on May 17th, in the seventh week of the quarter. This way they can really explore the college programs.

Week Seven, Transition Week: May 15 - 19.
Tours: can be scheduled throughout the quarter
Panels & Workshops focusing on Different Programs: Tuesday, May 16 in lieu of morning classes for Levels 3 -6 & ABE/GED in CASCADE COURT classrooms.
All College Night: Wednesday, May 17th 5:30 - 7:30 in Jerry Brockey Building.

How can you and your class participate?
First, help your students to set goals.
Second, get them to think about how to achieve their goals.
Third, help them explore the long and short term programs that are available to them.
Fourth, prepare them to understand panels, workshops and tours.
Fifth, schedule a tour for your students.
Sixth, help them decide which panels or workshops will best fit their interests.
Seventh, either send students to panels and workshops on the morning of May 16th, and/or go with them to All College Night on May 17th
Last, debrief with them afterwards to talk about their next steps in achieving their goals.

What Jane is doing for Transition Week

2006-03-21T11:07:00.000-08:00

Week One: Goal Setting
Week Two: Campus Tour
Week Three: Career Interest Inventory (WOIS)
Week Four: SSCC Program Exploration
Week Five: Career Research (WOIS)
Week Six: Visit WorkSource
Week Seven: Panels & Workshops & College Night
Week Eight: Debriefing & “Next Step” Activities

Go online to our faculty toolkit to see relevant lessons submitted by General Studies faculty. You can go to the SSCC TOOLKIT and download or submit your own lessons for helping students with transition.

Results of Transition Week: WINTER, 2006

2006-03-21T10:57:00.000-08:00

What happened during Transition Week in Winter, 2006?
Students set goals
They went on campus tours
They went to a presentation about transition
They imagined themselves going to college.

Was it successful? How do we know?
Let’s look at the facts!

Participation rate:
Day
6 of 8 ESL level 3-6 classes
2 of 3 ABE/GED classes
1 developmental ESL class
Night
All 6 ESL Level 3-6 classes

One teacher said,
"My students really learned a lot from the presentations, pictures and examples were great. A follow-up visit would be nice."

A student said, "I learnt how to apply for financial aid, chose the major, register the class and steps to transfer to college.”
Another student said,"I learned how to make researchs about the different careers SSCC offers; now I can make an appointment with Sy and get more information in how to get into college classes."

Students still had lots of questions:
"I want to know more about programs."
"I want to learn how to choose the right major."
"After ESL program we all want to learn or get a degree in what we are interested in."
"I don't have money to pay for full classes; how to help me to know what I can do."
"We like to know about childcare."
"Can we take GED and ESL classes at the same time?“
"How can I get the scholarship?"

We still have a lot more to do to help our students overcome the ‘glass ceiling’ formed by their first generation and LEP status.

Transition Week is a project of:
The General Studies Transition Oversight Committee:
Sara, Jane, Bonnie, Allan, Teresa, Sy, Rosie, Betsy, Bob

OVERVIEW

2006-01-06T15:18:00.000-08:00

Goal: To help your students learn about their options.

We can make a real difference in our students’ lives by helping them to set goals and focus on possibilities they may never have imagined for themselves and bring them the possibility of financial stability.

ACTIVITIES before, during and after WEEK FOUR
First, get your students to set goals.
Second, help them strategize how to achieve their goals.
Third, explore the college and the programs that are available to them; sign up for a campus tour.
Fourth, prepare them to understand Sy’s orientation presentation.
Fifth, debrief with them; ask them what they learned and what they still need to figure out.
Last,do a scavenger hunt looking for specific places on campus.
And, invite Sy back in the next week for more focused activities.

You can go to the SSCC TOOLKIT and download some lessons to use for each of the above phases.

CAMPUS TOURS
The tour will introduce students to services and resources available to them now and as they progress through the General Studies programs (and hopefully transition into other degree or certificate programs at South. Students will also be briefly introduced to several technical programs available to them while on the tour, and we will also be promoting the university transfer opportunities as well. The tour is designed to help them feel comfortable and empowered as students on campus, and also give them a glimpse of what opportunities are available to them as "next steps."
DAY SCHEDULE
Monday, January 23 at 9:00 and at 10:00
Tuesday, January 24 at 9:00 and at 10:00
NIGHT SCHEDULE
Tuesday, January 24 at 6:00
Wednesday, January 25 at 6:00

SY'S PRESENTATION SCHEDULE
DAY
Wednesday, January 25
10:30 am - 12:00 PM (Little Theatre, SCI 125)
Thursday, January 26
9:30 am - 11:00 AM (Little Theatre, SCI 125)
Friday, January 27
9:30 am - 11:00 AM (Little Theatre, SCI 125)
NIGHT
Tuesday, January 24
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Little Theatre, SCI 125)
Wednesday, January 25
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (OLY 100)
Thursday, January 26
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (OLY 100)

This could make a big difference in your students’ lives. It may mean the difference between a life of poverty and one that would afford them a decent wage. It connects them more with the world of the college campus and helps them begin to engage in it.