NextUp, & Borderless Scholars February 19, 2019 Program - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

EOPS, CARE, NextUp, & Borderless Scholars February 19, 2019

Program Description  EOPS- Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is a state-funded, special assistance program for students who are academically or economically disadvantaged.  CARE- Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) serves single parents receiving CalWORKs Student does need to qualify for EOPS to be part of the program.  NextUp – Serves current and former foster youth. Student does need to qualify for EOPS to be part of the program.  Borderless Scholars- Serves students who identify as a Dreamer, AB540, Undocumented and/or DACA recipient. Student does not need to qualify for EOPS to be part of the program.

Purpose Provide counseling and support services to increase retention, completion and transfer for academically and economically disadvantaged students. We strive to alleviate the educational barriers that preclude many students from college attendance.

SSPO1: : Students will be able to identify requirements necessary to meet EOPS compliance and program expectations. Update: ◦ E-mail Communication & Student Handouts ◦ Orientation Format ◦ From small to large Group Orientations

SSPO2: Increase number of students served in EOPS and CARE. EOPS: CARE: • 2015-2016- 668 • 2015-2016- 21 • 2016-2017- 738 • 2016-2017- 18 • 2017-2018- 756 • 2017-2018- 21 • Fall 2018- 484 • Fall 2018- 9 Goal for 2018-2019- 757+ Goal for 2018-2019- 22+ Update: • 2 Project Assistants and 1 Office Assistant • Strengthen Partnership with Student Services Offices • Streamline Application Process

SSPO3: Increase number of students served in NextUp. Update: NextUp: • Fa18- Awarded NextUp Funds • Fall 2018- 27 • 1 Outreach Ambassador Goal for 2018-2019- 28+ • 1 Project Assistant • 1 Student Services Technician • 1 (Restricted) Faculty Counselor • LIT Conference • Foster Youth Center

SSPO4: Increase number of students served in Borderless Scholars. Update: Borderless Scholars: • FA18- Awarded CA Catalyst • Spring 2018- 63 Funds • Fall 2018- 64 • 1 Project Assistant • 1 Adjunct Counselor Goal for 2018-2019- 65+ • Peer Mentors • Immigration Consolations  Strengthen Dreamer Support Services

Challenges=Opportunities  Integration of Programs  Online Application  Transition to PeopleSoft  Strengthening Processes  Office Space

Plan of Action • Outreach Efforts- • Regular Staff and • Marketing Materials Counselor Meetings • Website • Annual Advisory Board • Social Media Platforms • On and Off Campus Presentations Meetings • Retention- • Exit Surveys for all • Early Alert programs • Meaningful Interventions • Data Collection • Student Leadership • Engagement

Thank you for your time, do you have any questions? For more information: Leticia A. Díaz Director of EOPS and STAR TRIO Ldiaz@sdccd.edu