Success @ Seneca
Presented by:
Steven Fishman – Program Leader
Lisa Decandia – Program Coordinator
Seneca College
Seneca College of Applied
Arts and Technology
Program Purpose
• A comprehensive and structured program
designed to facilitate college success for
incoming students
• Focus on the “whole” student and their
transition into college and beyond.
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Arts and Technology
Pro-Active and Responsible
Approach
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Motivation
Self-Discipline
Accountability
Goal-Oriented
Initiative
Perseverance
Communication Skills
Positive and Realistic Outlook
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Arts and Technology
♫Life in the Key of ‘C’♪
• Connection
• Contribution
• Capability
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Arts and Technology
Program Overview
• Extensive Transition and Orientation
Program
• On-Line Portal to build Academic
“Toolbox”
• Early Warning System
• Ongoing Success @ Seneca Workshops,
Activities and Communication
• College Coach System
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Arts and Technology
Program Transition and Orientation
• Transition Issues:
– Work load expectations
– Financial commitments
– Familiarity with college environment
– Attaining a sense of belonging/connection
– Transportation/housing issues
– ‘House-keeping’ issues
– Developing independence
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Program Transition and
Orientation Cont’d
• Embracing the concept of a Pro-active and
Responsible Learner
• Strategies for academic and personal
success i.e. mock lectures
• Success and learning skills workshops
• Awareness and Utilization of College
Resources
• Social Activities
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Arts and Technology
Academic, Career and Personal
Development
• On-line ‘My.Seneca’ environment
• Ongoing development of academic
‘toolbox’ (learning strategies)
• Exploration of career paths
• Enhancement of
communication/relationship skills
• Regular E-Newsletters
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Arts and Technology
Early Warning System
• Identify and assist “at – risk” students
• Offer interventions and resources
• Workshops and seminars for extra support
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Arts and Technology
College Coach System
• Seneca staff who:
– Choose to participate in the program
– Take an active interest in student’s college
progress
– Willing to assist students in exploring services
that can improve their skills
– Motivate students to successfully complete
their academic journey
– Keep the students connected, on track, goal
and motivated
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Arts and Technology
College Coach System Cont’d
• Student meets with College Coach
bi-weekly
• Research shows that ongoing connections
between college staff and students, is vital
for student satisfaction, success and
retention
• Staff feel a sense of value, belonging, and
motivation too!
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Arts and Technology
The Results
• Students who participated in the
SUCCESS@Seneca program were more
successful
• Students who participated in all
components (Orientation, College Coach,
On-Line) were more successful than those
who only participated in one or two
components.
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Arts and Technology
Results continued…
Quotes from students:
• “Extremely happy I had this program.”
• “If it was not for the Success @ Seneca
program, we would not have adjusted to
Seneca as well.”
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Arts and Technology
Results Continued…
Quotes from Coaches:
• “…it just makes our being here so much more
meaningful and I am grateful for the opportunity
to make small difference to a young person.”
• “It just feels good to help someone and I think
we are a good match.”
• “I have been at the college for many years and
this is the first time that I felt a part of something
meaningful. I am proud to be part of this team.”
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Arts and Technology
Contact Information
• Lisa Decandia – Program Coordinator
[email protected]
• Steve Fishman – Program Leader
[email protected]
416-491-5050 Ext. 2923
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Arts and Technology
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Arts and Technology