Student Support Services
Student Support ServicesVirtual Information Session
(Turn on your speakers. Use headphones if you are in a computer
lab.)GREAT RESOURCES ON THE WEB
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Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS)
LEADERSHIPRETREAT 2009
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Federally Funded Grant (serves 160 students per year) Provide
support for students as they work toward achieving higher education
goals.
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Main Goal of Program
Assist participants to graduationWith an Associates degree
within three years
AND/OR
Transfer to a four year college
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How can Student Support Services (SSS) assist you?
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Who, what, when of CollegeNot sure about all you should
doCollege lingo What does SAP mean?All the processes needed to
successfully navigate college
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Services for Academics
Tuesday TopicsTutoringAdvisement
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Technology Training
Laptop checkoutBasic technology trainingPTC PathwayDesire to
Learn (D2L)More advanced
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Educational/Cultural activitiesLeadership RetreatEtiquette
TrainingCultural events - Koger Center/ Lander
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Career Awareness Career TracksSCOISTypeFocusReferrals to career
counseling services
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Individual Services
Personal AssistanceLife Coach/CounselorCourse Tracking (Semester
Plan)Sounding BoardSupport
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College Transfer
College FairCollege ToursTransfer assistanceApplications
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Expectations of ParticipantsAttend:Regular meetings with
counselorTuesday Topics sessions (2 per semester )Leadership
Retreat in the Spring semesterTechnology Trainings (3 per
semester)Participate in all activities Complete Curriculum in 3
years
Remain active until graduation or transfer.
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Eligibility Requirements
Applicants will meet one of the following requirements . . . Low
income and 1st-generation college student (which means that neither
of your parents received a 4-year degree.)Student with a
disabilitySingle eligibility (low income, 1st-generation or
disability) Applicants must meet both of the following requirements
. . . Academic needDoes not have an associates or bachelors
degree
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Acceptance into The SSS programStudents will be notified
when:All current applicants have been interviewedSlots available
for eligibility are determined SSS staff determines which students
can benefit most from the program servicesStudents will receive a
letter notifying them of their acceptance or denial.NOT all
eligible applicants will be selectedEligible applicants are kept on
file for the academic year and are evaluated for eligibility
throughout the year
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How to ApplyComplete the post-test at the end of this
presentation.Print the certification of completion. Take to Betty
Jean Gilchrist in the Student Success Center in 101A to receive an
application.Complete the Student Support Services applicationTurn
in copy of 2009 Federal Taxes(If you did not file, call
1-800-829-1040 for a tax transcript.)
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Thank you for your interest in the Student Support Services
program!
Please refer any questions to a Student Support Services staff
member located in the Student Success Center in 101A or call (864)
941-8385.
PleshetteElmore,DirectorReneeCarruth,CounselorSandra
Burton,CounselorBetty Jean Gilchrist, Administrative Assistant
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One final step . . .
Please click here. . . to complete a post-test and see how much
youve learned about Student Support Services. After the post-test,
you will be directed to a document that you will print and take to
the Student Success Center to exchange for an application for the
Student Support Services program.
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