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Ocan/United Way Career & College Collaboration Workshop College Admissions Myths & Realities Ppt Presentation, Michele Brown
Ocan/United Way Career & College Collaboration Workshop College Admissions Myths & Realities Ppt Presentation, Michele Brown
Ohio College Access Network
This PPT presentation prefaced and introducted the case study admissions simulation presented at the OCAN/United Way Career & College Collaboration Workshop in Columbus, Ohio in June as one of the breakout sessions entitled: "An Insider's Guide to Today's College Admission Process".
Ocan/United Way Career & College Collaboration Workshop: Partnering With Families To Create A College-Going Culture At School And At Home Ppt Presentation, Linda Knicely
Ohio College Access Network
This PPT was presented at the OCAN/United Way Career & College Collaboration Workshop in June 2013 and culminated in brainstorming activities that focused on supports that school partners; youth-serving organizations; parents/families; and other community partners could contribute to building a college-going culture.
Ocan/United Way Career & College Collaboration Workshop Transitioning From Summer To School Year And Back Again Ppt Presentation, Erica Cherup
Ohio College Access Network
This PPT was presented at the OCAN/United Way Career and College Collaboration Workshop in June 2013 and focuses on Summer Reading/Learning Loss.
Ocan/United Way Career & Collaboration Workshop Timelines And Resources Presentation, Kate Webster
Ocan/United Way Career & Collaboration Workshop Timelines And Resources Presentation, Kate Webster
Ohio College Access Network
This PPT was presented at the OCAN/United Way Career & College Collaboration Workshop in June 2013. It provides timelines, checklists and online resources for students in grades 6 through 12 (and their families and advocates) to support career and college exploration and planning.
Today's Careers In Central Ohio And What Education Is Required For Them, Cheryl Hay
Today's Careers In Central Ohio And What Education Is Required For Them, Cheryl Hay
Ohio College Access Network
This presentation, created and provided by Cheryl Hay, Director of the Workforce Development Center at Columbus State Community College, was included at the United Way/OCAN Career & College Collaboration Workshop in June 2013 and discusses the current landscape of industry needs and projections in Ohio.
The Role Of Noncognitive Skills In College Completion, Linda Knicely
The Role Of Noncognitive Skills In College Completion, Linda Knicely
Ohio College Access Network
When did you last read a 200 page book in under sixty minutes? Everyone’s buzzing about journalist Paul Tough’s bestselling book How Children Succeed. These PPT slides accompanied the May 2013 webinar where we checked that off your bucket list and “unpacked” the book in an interesting and engaging manner. More importantly, hear the most current thinking (and the research behind it) about soft skills-noncognitive skills-social capital-executive functioning (choose your own label) and how vital it is that we, as youth advocates, realize their integral role in college completion.
Student Transition Programming, Linda Knicely, Kim Ebbrecht, Sarah Collins, Jim Collins
Student Transition Programming, Linda Knicely, Kim Ebbrecht, Sarah Collins, Jim Collins
Ohio College Access Network
ALL students, but especially those with obstacles to overcome in their lives, benefit from being connected to school and community resources that can help ensure a smooth and successful transition from one educational environment to the next. This PPT accompanied a webinar by the same title held in April 2013 and included research-proven best practices about student transition programming. Three panelists also shared the successful Elementary to Middle School; Middle School to High School; and High School to Higher Education programs that they have developed and implemented within a variety of settings, both urban and rural.
Interpreting Financial Aid Awards, Laura Meek
Interpreting Financial Aid Awards, Laura Meek
Ohio College Access Network
These presentation slides accompanied a timely webinar held on April 12, 2012 to share information about the financial aid verification process and how to help students understand the award letters as they receive them. Laura Meek, Director of Financial Aid at Ohio Dominican University, shared her expert knowledge on these topics. In addition to providing attendees with an overview of both verification and award letters, she provides examples/case studies that will help college access & success professionals, school counselors, and youth-serving organization staff in working with their students.
Goal Setting Within A Career Advising Framework, Sarah Lopienski, Carolyn George
Goal Setting Within A Career Advising Framework, Sarah Lopienski, Carolyn George
Ohio College Access Network
PLEASE NOTE: This PPT slide deck accompanies a webinar by the same title (the link to which is also posted on this website) which was held in March 2013 in Columbus, OH. As professionals, we are faced with limited time in our work day to focus on the multiple aspects of the academic, career, and personal/social development of our students. Career development often falls last due to the pressing needs of academic and personal/social development. Integrating goal setting/career advising into existing curricula is the intent of Career Connections, a joint initiative among the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, Board of …
Parent Engagement Strategies, Lynda Snyder
Parent Engagement Strategies, Lynda Snyder
Ohio College Access Network
We understand how important the role of parents and other significant adults can be in nurturing college and career goals and aspirations in youth. Research shows that beginning early is crucial to these efforts. There is tremendous potential in these partnerships, but there are also challenges that require creative approaches to involving families in our outreach activities. This Power Point presentation accompanies the uploaded recorded webinar by the same name. Opportunities and challenges and discussed and explored and best practices and practical examples will be shared.
Advising For Academic Rigor, Jefferson Blackburn-Smith, Kate Webster
Advising For Academic Rigor, Jefferson Blackburn-Smith, Kate Webster
Ohio College Access Network
Most commonly accepted definitions of “college ready” in use today include the phrase “qualified for and able to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing college courses without the need for remedial coursework.” The key to attaining this global benchmark is rigorous academic preparation with focus, at all grade levels, on curricular alignment, effective advising, and the provision of the supports that students need to attain their academic goals. This PP slide deck accompanied a webinar by that same title that addresses all three of these components. The live webinar/training was timed to coincide with student course selection for the upcoming school year.
School Year And Summer Enrichment Programs, Liz Nusken
School Year And Summer Enrichment Programs, Liz Nusken
Ohio College Access Network
References to 21st Century Learning Skills (integral to creating college- and career-ready graduates) litter the current landscape – educationally, legislatively, and in the media. Yet, the traditional school day is finite in length and the competition for the minutes it contains, intense. This PPT presentation slide deck accompanied the webinar by the same title that addressed those skills which might be most effectively developed outside of the classroom and will increase the participants’ awareness of exemplar school year and summer enrichment opportunities (both in central Ohio, statewide and throughout the country) that may, in turn, be communicated to the students …
Building College Aspiration In The Elementary And Middle Grade Career Planning Lesson Plan Handouts
Building College Aspiration In The Elementary And Middle Grade Career Planning Lesson Plan Handouts
Ohio College Access Network
These handouts accompany lessons plans around career planning intended for elementary/middle school aged students and created by the Grove City Christian School Guidance Department. They were provided as part of the live PD/webinar entitled Building College Aspiration in the Elementary and Middle Grades held in January 2013 in Columbus, OH
Building College Aspiration In The Elementary And Middle Grades
Building College Aspiration In The Elementary And Middle Grades
Ohio College Access Network
This Power Point presentation accompanies the live PD event (and concurrent webinar) held on Jan. 11th at the downtown public library for professionals advocating for students in grades K-9. It includes an introduction and overview as well as strategies and best practices shared by school counselors currently working with students in those grades.
West Kiosk Feature, Ohio College Access Network
West Kiosk Feature, Ohio College Access Network
Ohio College Access Network
No abstract provided.
Fafsa Completion, Morralee Keller
Fafsa Completion, Morralee Keller
Ohio College Access Network
This Power Point presentation accompanies the recorded webinar by the same name and also uploaded to this website. It includes a comprehensive review of the FAFSA and the FAFSA filing procedures for 2013-2014. Tips and most common errors will also be discussed as well as post-filing processes for the student/parent. The webinar introductory and concluding slides have been deleted.
Undocumented Students: Who Are They? And What Can I Do?, Merchel Menefield, Victor Ruiz
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.
The Journey To Becoming A College And Career Ready School, Sarah Lopienski, Pamela Noeth
The Journey To Becoming A College And Career Ready School, Sarah Lopienski, Pamela Noeth
Ohio College Access Network
All school districts, regardless of geography or demographics, are faced with the need to adapt education to meet the needs of the rapidly-changing global economy. In order to fully understand such challenges and needs, schools must focus on defining an overall vision of college-and career-readiness. This session discussed the different aspects of building a college and career ready culture in your school and district. This Power Point presentation accompanied the breakout session by the same title at the 2012 OCAN Conference.
Current Trends In Career Advising, Pamela Noeth, Sarah Lopienski
Current Trends In Career Advising, Pamela Noeth, Sarah Lopienski
Ohio College Access Network
School counselors are faced with limited time in their work day to focus on the multiple aspects of academic, career, and personal/social development of their students. Career development is likely to fall last due to the pressing needs of academic and personal/social development. This session will review trends in career advising that school counselors and other college access and success professionals might find useful as they work with students in approaching all three of these important counseling tiers.This Power Point presentation accompanied the breakout session by the same title at the 2012 OCAN Conference.
Strategies For Alignment: High School - Ihe, Rich Seils, Marie Ward, Ellen Cahill
Strategies For Alignment: High School - Ihe, Rich Seils, Marie Ward, Ellen Cahill
Ohio College Access Network
A panel representing both secondary and higher education discussed the process utilized in Central Ohio through the HS-IHE Alignment Grant to align high school and college curricula and the agreed upon strategies to promote alignment. Discussion included both the alignment of course content and the alignment of the soft skills needed for college and career success. This Power Point accompanied the presentation by the same name at the 2012 OCAN Conference in Columbus, Ohio.
Brief History And Overview Of Community Colleges, Michael Snyder
Brief History And Overview Of Community Colleges, Michael Snyder
Ohio College Access Network
This session will review the change in philosophy of higher education in the United States from being available only to those that could afford college to the open access and success agenda of today. The influence of the Land Grant colleges and now the community colleges to fulfill this philosophy will be presented. The session will end with a discussion of the challenges facing community colleges as they attempt to serve the U.S. today.
Planning, Partnering And Fundraising: 3 Key Elements To Launching And Sustaining An Early Awareness Program, Janet Schultz
Planning, Partnering And Fundraising: 3 Key Elements To Launching And Sustaining An Early Awareness Program, Janet Schultz
Ohio College Access Network
In 2008, the non-profit college access organization, A Call to College, researched the feasibility of extending their services to elementary and middle school students in their partner district, Newark City Schools. This investigation led to a phased, 4-year process to build the PEAK (Providing Early Awareness and Knowledge) Program. PEAK currently provides activity-based programming and specially designed lesson plans for every 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th grader in the district - over 2000 students from 82 classrooms in 11 different buildings. This session will cover the key planning elements, critical partnerships, staffing strategies, and short- and long-term funding action plan …
Amplifying The Message About College And Career Readiness, Linda Knicely
Amplifying The Message About College And Career Readiness, Linda Knicely
Ohio College Access Network
This session takes an intentional look at how we bridge the divide between PD and reality and discusses innovative methods for delivering the college and career readiness message, including counselor- and teacher-taught CCR classes, counselor-access professional partnerships, and CCR promoted within an advisory model. Six panelists currently working in the field share their diverse perspectives. This Power Point presentation accompanied the breakout session by the same title at the 2012 OCAN Conference.
Trio Works: Turning Roadblocks Into Opportunities, Gary Williams
Trio Works: Turning Roadblocks Into Opportunities, Gary Williams
Ohio College Access Network
College degree attainment is vital in today's world. During a time when the U.S. trails in college degree attainment, it is imperative for school districts, higher education institutions, educational agencies and families to be aware of programs that work. This panel will discuss TRiO programs, who they are and how they help students from sixth grade through graduate school to earn the degree(s) they seek. The panel discusses the need for collaboration with other access and success programs and consists of experts who have more than 20 years' experience working with low-income, first generation, disabled and veteran students. This Power …
Championing The Champions, Linda Knicely
Championing The Champions, Linda Knicely
Ohio College Access Network
The word "champion" is both a noun and an action verb . . . we both are and we do. This moderated panel of representatives from the statewide organizations and offices that support the work of school counselors, access and success advisors, and admissions and financial aid professionals (a.k.a. some of the "champions" of college and career readiness for Ohio's youth) provides perspectives on the current challenges, initiatives, trends, and opportunities that inhibit or support our collective ability to "champion" and advocate for students' and families' futures in our professional work. This Power Point presentation accompanied the breakout session by …
Managing Multiple Generations, Beth Flynn
Managing Multiple Generations, Beth Flynn
Ohio College Access Network
How are you managing the multi-generational workplace? The American workforce is much more diverse today than ever before in history, with the age range of employees spanning 60 years. Each generation has its own unique values and behavior which can sometimes cause misunderstanding in the workplace. Bring out the champion in your team by creating a work environment where everyone feels respected and appreciated.
Ohio Transfer To Degree Guarantee, Karen Dickerson, Hideo Tsuchida
Ohio Transfer To Degree Guarantee, Karen Dickerson, Hideo Tsuchida
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) pathways, Transfer Grading Policy, awarding of college credit for Advanced Placement Exams, and now the Articulation and Transfer Clearinghouse have changed the face of transfer in Ohio in ways that will be far-reaching in effect and will change the way we all send, accept, and apply transfer credits in Ohio. This presentation provided an update on new initiatives that have been or are planned for the near future and how they will affect higher education …
Customization In West, Ohio College Access Network
Customization In West, Ohio College Access Network
Ohio College Access Network
No abstract provided.
Reporting In West, Ohio College Access Network
Reporting In West, Ohio College Access Network
Ohio College Access Network
No abstract provided.
Ncaa Nontraditional Courses
Ohio College Access Network
This document accompanies the webinar "Advising the Prospective College Student Athlete" held in November, 2012.