| Initiative Title | For CASAC students who are eligible for Short Term Pell Grants after receiving federal approval and Short Term TAP, establish a procedure and schedule. |
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| Submitted in Previous Year(s) | No |
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| Critical Information, Notes, Justification, Rationale | Congressional approval of Short Term Pell Grants for non-credit students pursuing career and technical education programs will allow students who qualify for this new type of Pell Grant to be funded for the 350 Hour CASAC Program. Will work with Financial Aid office and Student Services on procedures and timeline for students who wish to apply for Short Term Pell as well as part-time TAP at various entry dates during the year.
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2021/11/05/congress-hears-job-training-needs-community-college-leaders |
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| Consequences of this initiative not being funded | Students who do not qualify for alternate funding sources may not be able to attend and receive desired education training. |
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| Department Goals | |
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| Programs | |
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| Locations | Main Campus |
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| Estimated Completion Date | 05/31/2025 |
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| Will this initiative span multiple budget years? | No |
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| Importance | High |
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| Funding Source | Request for Prioritization |
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| Created | 12/10/2024 8:43 pm |
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| Updated | 12/10/2024 10:09 pm |
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Institutional Goals
| Goal |
How will the initiative support this institutional goal? |
- STRATEGIC PLAN 2020-2025
- Empower Student Success: Equitably link students with their aspirations
- Goal #1: Identify and reduce the barriers to academic and personal success
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Students who qualify for this new funding will be provided an educational program they otherwise may not have been able to afford. |
- STRATEGIC PLAN 2020-2025
- Strengthen our Region’s Economic Future: Teach and Train for a Brighter Tomorrow
- Goal #2: Identify and address the needs of an increasingly diverse regional population and workforce
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We will increase the number of students who are prepared to obtain their CASAC and become of the regional workforce in the addictions field. |
- STRATEGIC PLAN 2020-2025
- Strengthen our Region’s Economic Future: Teach and Train for a Brighter Tomorrow
- Goal #4: Realign the image of the College as a realistic opportunity for all residents of the region
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Students who may have believed they were unable to afford to attend, or to receive alternate funding, will now be able to realize new educational opportunities in a non-credit certificate program that may create a pipeline to continuing in a degree program. |
Action Steps
| Action Step |
Responsible Party |
Order |
| Once Short Term Pell Grants are approved work with Financial Aid staff on application procedures and time line. |
CASAC Coordinator |
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| Instruct CASAC/CAPE staff on Short Term Pell & TAP Grants so they may present this as a funding option when speaking with potential students. |
CASAC Coordinator |
2 |
| Once Short Term TAP Grants are approved work with Financial Aid staff on application procedures and time line. |
CASAC Coordinator |
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Expected Outcomes
| Outcome |
Order |
| Increased enrollment in CASAC Program. Increase of qualified CASACs for local employers seeking this credential. |
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Assessment Methods
| Method |
Description |
Other Method |
Responsible Party |
| Institutional Data |
Review both program and student data that is collected at the institutional level. Data can include program enrollment, retention, transfer, student GPA, etc. |
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Financial Aid |
Resources
| INITIAL YEAR COST: |
$0.00 |
| RECURRING COST: |
$0.00 |
Equipment
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Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
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Facility
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Supply
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Staffing
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Training
| Need |
Cost (Initial/Recurring) |
Supporting Departments |
| Internal training of staff about the specifics of Short Term Pell Grants |
$0.00
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- Workforce Student Support
- Financial Aid
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| TOTAL: |
$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Marketing
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$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Other
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Supporting Departments |
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$0.00 / $0.00 |
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Prioritization
This is initiative is ready for prioritization.
Assessment
| Date | Department Name | Status | Cost to Date | Funding Source | |
| No results found. |