- EOPS On-Line Orientation Fall 2008
- Welcome to the EOPS On-Line Orientation
- Please make sure the following information applies to you before continuing:
- Program Services:
- Program Requirements:
- Grant Eligibility:
- Progress Reports Due on October 17, 2008
- Academic Intervention
- EOPS/CARE Club
- CARE
- STAR
- Case Management
- Program Probation:
- Program Disqualification:
- Fall 2008 Workshops
- You're almost done...!
- EOPS QUIZ
- 15-Minute Group Orientation Meetings
- Important Book Voucher Information
- Checklist:
- Thank you for participating in the EOPS On-Line Orientation.
1. EOPS On-Line Orientation Fall 2008
EOPS Program
San Diego Mesa College
7250 Mesa College Drive Room I300-101
San Diego, CA 92111
(619)388-2706
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
New for Fall: Wednesday Evenings Open Until 7:00pm!
2. Welcome to the EOPS On-Line Orientation
Purpose of On-Line Orientation:
- To provide EOPS students the opportunity to complete orientation in a non-classroom setting.
- To provide EOPS program information for the current semester, including book voucher and grant information.
- To provide deadline dates for contact completion and progress reports.
Please read through each section thoroughly, as you will be required to complete the quiz at the end of the orientation.
3. Please make sure the following information applies to you before continuing:
- A continuing student is defined as a student who has completed at least one semester of EOPS services.
- A new EOPS student is defined as a student who has never received EOPS services.
If you are not sure if you are considered NEW or CONTINUING, please call the EOPS office at 619-388-2706 for clarification.
4. Program Services:
- Priority Registration! EOPS students can register before eveyone else! Check our office for dates.
- Book Vouchers (depending on available funding)
- EOPS cash grants (depending on available funding)
- Application fee waivers to CSU's and UC's
- Emergency Loans ($100.00 max per semester)
- EOPS/CARE club
- EOPS scholarship and Mesa scholarship assistance
- Individualized education plans and semester by semester long term planning
- Student Success Workshops
- STAR tutoring
- CARE program for single parents on CalWORKs
- Nominations to EOP programs at CSU's
5. Program Requirements:
- Make 4 contacts (this includes orientation) one orientation, one workshop, and two counseling appointments by November 14, 2008.
- Workshop attendance is MANDATORY!
- Complete 12 units per semester. Less than 12 units requires a petition to be signed by you and your counselor.
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher.
- Update education plan/ long term plan.
- Turn in Progress Report by October 17, 2008.
- Participate in Academic Intervention as required by your counselor.
- Maintain at least 9 units at Mesa College for grant eligibility.
6. Grant Eligibility:
- Complete at least 9 units per semester at Mesa College.
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA in the previous semester.
- Complete 4 contacts by November 14, 2008 (this includes orientation).
- Submit a Progress Report by October 17, 2008.
- File a FAFSA application.
- Have an unmet need as determined by Financial Aid.
- Not have completed more than 70 degree applicable units or received more than 6 semesters of EOPS services
7. Progress Reports
Due on October 17, 2008:
- All students are required to turn in a progress report by the designated deadline date each semester. Progress Reports must have signatures of all instructors for each class enrolled in for the semester.
- Failure to turn in a progress report could affect your eligibility for a grant at the end of the semester.
- Please click here to view and print your Progress Report.
8. Academic Intervention
You will be required to participate in Academic Intervention if your instructor indicates on your progress report that you are "below average" or if you need a tutor. Academic Intervention consists of:
- Turning in a progress report.
- If indicated that you are "below average" you will be required to make an appointment to see a counselor.
- Your counselor will review your progress report with you and determine what strategies need to be implemented in order to improve your current grade. If tutoring is required, you will be given information on accessing STAR, the Tutoring Center, or the Bridging Lab.
- A follow-up appointment will be required to report progress.
9. EOPS/CARE Club
- Provides students the opportunity to be part of the campus community.
- Gives leadership experience; students can take part in student government activities.
- Looks great on scholarship and transfer applications.
- Plan activities for fund raising, community service, and a special holiday party for single parents.
- Meet new people!
Email: kgeida@sdccd.edu or call (619) 388-2706 to join the club today!
10. CARE
To qualify for CARE
- You must qualify for EOPS
- You must be single and the head of household
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be a current recipient of/or have children receiving CalWORKs
- Be a parent or legal guardian of a least one child under 14.
- Be enrolled in at least 9 units at Mesa College
Please click here for more CARE information.
11. STAR
Click here for STAR Program information.
12. Case Management
- Each semester, your assigned counselor will review your progress. If it is noted that you are on Program Probation or Program Disqualification, a letter will be mailed to you indicating the reason for the probation/disqualification. You will be required to make an appointment or talk to your counselor to resolve the probation status.
- Please refer to the following 2 slides for an explanation of Program Probation and Program Disqualification.
This link will provide you with your assigned counselor's name and email address.
13. Program Probation:
You will be placed on probation by the EOPS Program if the following occurs:
- Your cumulative GPA and/or previous semester GPA is below a 2.0.
- You complete less than 9 units.
- You do not make 4 contacts by November 14, 2008.
- You do not submit your progress report by October 17, 2008.
- You do not comply with academic intervention.
14. Program Disqualification:
You may be DISQUALIFIED from EOPS services for the following:
- GPA for 2 consecutive semesters falls below a 2.0.
- Less than 9 units completed for 2 consecutive semesters.
- Less than 4 contacts completed for 2 consecutive semesters.
- Failure to submit progress report for 2 consecutive semesters.
- More than 70 degree applicable units completed or 6 consecutive semesters of EOPS services, which ever comes first
15. Fall 2008 Workshops
Workshops are available throughout the semester. We encourage you to review the variety of workshops and attend those that you are interested in.
Attendance at a Workshop is MANDATORY for all students.
You may pick up a list of workshops at the front desk of the EOPS office at the beginning of the Fall semester.
Please be aware that you MUST call or stop in the EOPS office to sign up for a workshop prior to attending.
16. You're almost done...!
The next step is to complete the Quiz. Please follow these important steps.
- Print EOPS Quiz (#17).
- Complete the quiz with name and CSID number on top.
- Return the completed quiz at one of the quick group meetings (#18).
- When you turn in the quiz at the meeting, you will receive a book voucher contract to complete if funding is available.
17. EOPS QUIZ
Please print and complete this QUIZ
Bring quiz to one of the group meetings listed on the next page.
You will need to sign up for one session.
Be sure to bring the Quiz with you to the orientation, as you will not be able to complete the orientation without the quiz!
18. Group Orientation Meetings
You must make an appointment to turn in the quiz sign the MRC, and apply for the book voucher. Please call the EOPS office to make your appointment. Choose either New or Continuing based on your status in the EOPS program.
Times available are listed below:
New Students
| Date | Times |
|---|---|
| 8/13/08 | 11:00am |
| 8/14/08 | 10:00am, 1:00pm |
| 8/15/08 | 12:00pm |
| 8/18/08 | 10:00am, 1:00pm |
| 8/20/08 | 11:00am, 1:00pm |
| 8/21/08 | 9:00am, 1:00pm |
| 8/22/08 | 10:30am |
Continuing Students
| Date | Times |
|---|---|
| 8/13/08 | 10:00am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm |
| 8/14/08 | 12:00pm |
| 8/15/08 | 10:00am, 11:00am |
| 8/18/08 | 12:00pm |
| 8/19/08 | 11:00am, 12:30pm |
| 8/20/08 | 10:00am |
| 8/21/08 | 11:00am |
| 8/22/08 | 1:00pm, 2:00pm |
19. Important Book Voucher Information
Book Vouchers are limited and available on a 1st come, 1st serve basis.
More detailed information will be available when you meet with a counselor.
If found eligible and funds are available, you will be contacted with further instructions.
20. Checklist:
- Did you print the quiz, complete, and sign it?
- Did you schedule a group meeting? Dates and times (#18).
- Did you print your progress report?
21. Thank you for participating in the EOPS On-Line Orientation.
Once you have turned in your quiz at the group meeting, you will receive credit for your First Contact.
After completing this process you will need to complete:
- One workshop
- 2 additional counseling contacts
- Progress Report
Please contact the EOPS office at (619) 388-2706 if you have any questions regarding the orientation.