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2012

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Undocumented Students: Who Are They? And What Can I Do?, Merchel Menefield, Victor Ruiz Dec 2012

Undocumented Students: Who Are They? And What Can I Do?, Merchel Menefield, Victor Ruiz

Ohio College Access Network

Many educators are trying to figure out how to assist undocumented students. This presentation helps identify issues that others are facing with this group of students and some approaches that can be used to better serve this population. This Power Point presentation accompanied the breakout session by the same title at the 2012 OCAN Conference.


College Planning Online Tools And Resources Power Point Presentation, Linda Knicely Nov 2012

College Planning Online Tools And Resources Power Point Presentation, Linda Knicely

Ohio College Access Network

With the advent of the Internet, the options for accessing online advice, information, and other resources now seem almost endless and to the novice (and even the advanced, at times) user, can be overwhelming. This Power Point accompanies the linked webinar of the same name and provides thoroughly vetted online tools, websites, and search engines that you should know about to share with and effectively advise your students and their parents. Included is a Naviance tutorial and tour of the Ohio Board of Regents OhioMeansSuccess site as well as many others. The Power Point can be edited and adapted to …


College Entrance Exams (Act/Sat) 101 Power Point Presentation, Linda Knicely Oct 2012

College Entrance Exams (Act/Sat) 101 Power Point Presentation, Linda Knicely

Ohio College Access Network

Everything you ever wanted to know about the ACT and the SAT - what are they, how are they different, when should students take them, how do they register, get fee waivers, what do colleges do with the information etc. This Power Point presentation accompanies a recorded webinar by the same title. The link to that webinar is also available for download within the OCAN Resource Bank.


College Admissions 101, Michele Brown Oct 2012

College Admissions 101, Michele Brown

Ohio College Access Network

No abstract provided.


College Planning Timelines And Checklists, Linda Knicely, Marion Meadows, Kate Webster Oct 2012

College Planning Timelines And Checklists, Linda Knicely, Marion Meadows, Kate Webster

Ohio College Access Network

Research shows that students who know and complete the steps that are outlined in this Power Point presentation (which accompanies a webinar by the same title) are far more likely to enroll in a post-secondary educational institution. Timelines and checklists for students in sixth through twelfth grade will be shared and explained by co-presenters with diverse, yet complementary perspectives.


Admissions 101 Ocan Advisor Training Presentation, Michele Brown Aug 2012

Admissions 101 Ocan Advisor Training Presentation, Michele Brown

Ohio College Access Network

No abstract provided.


Assisting Students In The College Experience: Multiple Dimensions Of Identity, Charlie Runyan, Blossom Barrett Jun 2012

Assisting Students In The College Experience: Multiple Dimensions Of Identity, Charlie Runyan, Blossom Barrett

Ohio College Access Network

The learning outcomes for this presentation are as follows: *Reconceptualize identity development to be more inclusive of differences within and across identity categories such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, class, ability and religion. *Learn strategies to enhance the quality of the learning environment within *Explore with colleagues the way in which we can effectively create or build multiracial/multiple identity communities while also supporting students individually. *Learn methods to integrate research, practice, self reflection and professional development to best serve students and our profession.


Transfer: Ohio Guarantees It Feb 2012

Transfer: Ohio Guarantees It

Ohio College Access Network

Transfer between state college/universities has changed drastically in the last ten years. The development of Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGs) and Career Transfer Assurance Guides (CTAGs), the “Acceptance of D” statewide policy, new policies on the acceptance of Advanced Placement Exams, and now the Electronic Transcript Clearinghouse has changed the face of transfer in Ohio in ways that will be far-reaching in effect and will change the way we all send and accept transfer credits in Ohio. In this presentation, Karen Dickerson, Professional Development Chair of the Ohio Transfer Council and Director of the Transfer Student Services Center at the University …


Effectively Engaging Parents In The College-Going Process, Victor Ruiz, Zulayka Ruiz Feb 2012

Effectively Engaging Parents In The College-Going Process, Victor Ruiz, Zulayka Ruiz

Ohio College Access Network

No abstract provided.


“Hot Topics” Summary Of Responses From Act Conference Counselor Roundtable Session, Linda Knicely Jan 2012

“Hot Topics” Summary Of Responses From Act Conference Counselor Roundtable Session, Linda Knicely

Ohio College Access Network

At the Counselor Roundtable Session, held on Tuesday, January 24th at the Columbus Renaissance Hotel, attendees were presented, in no particular order, with a list of ten “Hot Topics” to discuss. In the interest of time, attendees voted for the five topics they were most interested in discussing and those are listed below the master list, in order of interest level. Each topic was discussed for only 10 minutes with participants suggesting strategies/solutions. When possible, the person providing the idea/resource is listed by name and school.


Resources And Tools For Helping Undocumented Students Access College, April Bell Jan 2012

Resources And Tools For Helping Undocumented Students Access College, April Bell

Ohio College Access Network

This document provides links for scholarships and other financial resources and tools to help undocumented students access post-secondary education.