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Success @ Seneca

Presented by: Steven Fishman – Program Leader Lisa Decandia – Program Coordinator

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology

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Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology

Program Purpose

• A comprehensive and structured program

designed to facilitate college success for incoming students

• Focus on the “whole” student and their

transition into college and beyond.

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Pro-Active and Responsible Approach

• Motivation
• Self-Discipline
• Accountability
• Goal-Oriented
• Initiative
• Perseverance
• Communication Skills
• Positive and Realistic Outlook

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♫Life in the Key of ‘C’♪

• Connection
• Contribution
• Capability

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Program Overview

• Extensive Transition and Orientation

Program

• On-Line Portal to build Academic

“Toolbox”

• Early Warning System
• Ongoing Success @ Seneca Workshops,

Activities and Communication

• College Coach System

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Program Transition and Orientation

• Transition Issues:

– Work load expectations – Financial commitments – Familiarity with college environment – Attaining a sense of belonging/connection – Transportation/housing issues – ‘House-keeping’ issues – Developing independence

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Program Transition and Orientation Cont’d

• Embracing the concept of a Pro-active and

Responsible Learner

• Strategies for academic and personal

success i.e. mock lectures

• Success and learning skills workshops
• Awareness and Utilization of College

Resources

• Social Activities

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Academic, Career and Personal Development

• On-line ‘My.Seneca’ environment
• Ongoing development of academic

‘toolbox’ (learning strategies)

• Exploration of career paths
• Enhancement of

communication/relationship skills

• Regular E-Newsletters

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Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology

Early Warning System

• Identify and assist “at – risk” students
• Offer interventions and resources
• Workshops and seminars for extra support

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College Coach System

• Seneca staff who:

– Choose to participate in the program – Take an active interest in student’s college progress – Willing to assist students in exploring services that can improve their skills – Motivate students to successfully complete their academic journey – Keep the students connected, on track, goal and motivated

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College Coach System Cont’d

• Student meets with College Coach

bi-weekly

• Research shows that ongoing connections

between college staff and students, is vital for student satisfaction, success and retention

• Staff feel a sense of value, belonging, and

motivation too!

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The Results

• Students who participated in the

SUCCESS@Seneca program were more successful

• Students who participated in all

components (Orientation, College Coach, On-Line) were more successful than those who only participated in one or two components.

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Results continued…

Quotes from students:

• “Extremely happy I had this program.”
• “If it was not for the Success @ Seneca

program, we would not have adjusted to Seneca as well.”

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Results Continued…

Quotes from Coaches:

• “…it just makes our being here so much more

meaningful and I am grateful for the opportunity to make small difference to a young person.”

• “It just feels good to help someone and I think

we are a good match.”

• “I have been at the college for many years and

this is the first time that I felt a part of something

• meaningful. I am proud to be part of this team.”

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Contact Information

• Lisa Decandia – Program Coordinator

Lisa.Decandia@senecac.on.ca

• Steve Fishman – Program Leader

Steve.Fishman@senecac.on.ca 416-491-5050 Ext. 2923

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