Destination College program here at CGCC.
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Students serve for 4-12 hours tutoring in Reading to help practice their own skills while they assist others in the "Read Aloud" project during the summer term. Your goal is to develop better reading skills for college. To do this during a fast summer term, you will give service to kids who are in the Destination College program here at CGCC. You will rehearse and teach your mentee(s) similar skills to what you also need to know in order to be a successful student in this course. (See Rdg091 Competencies.)
Students serve for 4-12 hours tutoring in Reading to help practice their own skills while they assist others in the "Read Aloud" project during the summer term. Your goal is to develop better reading skills for college. To do this during a fast summer term, you will give service to kids who are in the Destination College program here at CGCC. You will rehearse and teach your mentee(s) similar skills to what you also need to know in order to be a successful student in this course. (See Rdg091 Competencies.)
Destination College begins Wednesday, June 6, at 8:30 am, ending at 1:30 pm, continuing for three weeks, Monday through Thursday, until graduation on June 23. Approximately 150 to-be sixth graders and their teachers from Chandler Unified School District's six Title I schools will be attending to get their first taste of college. (CUSD funds the program.)
The focus of the curriculum this year is Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Lourdes Nieto is the director of this program and Alison Whiting, Student Services, will be helping the kids to explore career possibilities in STEM fields.
Maria Reyes and Jesus Chaidez-Hernandez are helping to coordinate two parent nights to help parents learn how to assist and support their children along the path to college.
Larry Miller and the library staff provide reading activities in the library each day.
Sherry Basha and her staff provide support to the kids as they move into the computer lab. Mike Greene and his staff welcome them for lunch and games each day in the Pavilion.
Summer 2012
As part of its commitment to early outreach, Chandler-Gilbert Community College is hosting "Destination College," a program focused on exposing elementary students and their families to the college experience. It runs through June 21. About 150 sixth-graders from Bologna, Erie, Frye, Galveston, Hartford, Knox and San Marcos elementary schools will learn about a variety of career fields, as well as attend classes in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Daily guest speakers including members from CGCC's math and science departments. Intel and Allied Health will help students explore career opportunities available through STEM education. CGCC's Career Services Office also will help students investigate other STEM careers through a variety of activities. "Many young students are not aware of the opportunities available in technology, or what it takes to be an engineer, scientist or a technical professional," said Lourdes Neito, Destination College coordinator. "The STEM curriculum encourages lessons driven by problem-solving and discovery. Students will be actively engaged in learning throughout their time at the college and will be able to apply what they are learning in the real world." Neito said many of the students are first generation citizens and future first generation college students. "The students in this program love being on campus at CGCC," said Neito. "Destination College allows these students to experience a college campus or consider the idea of attending college. Our hope is that we have ultimately planted the seeds for the future fulfillment of their higher education goals." Destination College will culminate with a graduation ceremony and reception for students and families 5:30-8 p.m. June 21. The program is sponsored by the Chandler Unified School District, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, the Chandler Education Foundation and the city of Chandler.
As part of its commitment to early outreach, Chandler-Gilbert Community College is hosting "Destination College," a program focused on exposing elementary students and their families to the college experience. It runs through June 21. About 150 sixth-graders from Bologna, Erie, Frye, Galveston, Hartford, Knox and San Marcos elementary schools will learn about a variety of career fields, as well as attend classes in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Daily guest speakers including members from CGCC's math and science departments. Intel and Allied Health will help students explore career opportunities available through STEM education. CGCC's Career Services Office also will help students investigate other STEM careers through a variety of activities. "Many young students are not aware of the opportunities available in technology, or what it takes to be an engineer, scientist or a technical professional," said Lourdes Neito, Destination College coordinator. "The STEM curriculum encourages lessons driven by problem-solving and discovery. Students will be actively engaged in learning throughout their time at the college and will be able to apply what they are learning in the real world." Neito said many of the students are first generation citizens and future first generation college students. "The students in this program love being on campus at CGCC," said Neito. "Destination College allows these students to experience a college campus or consider the idea of attending college. Our hope is that we have ultimately planted the seeds for the future fulfillment of their higher education goals." Destination College will culminate with a graduation ceremony and reception for students and families 5:30-8 p.m. June 21. The program is sponsored by the Chandler Unified School District, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, the Chandler Education Foundation and the city of Chandler.
Service & Experiential Learning at CGCC
Community Partners
Weaving Service Learning through Reading 091
We, no matter whether we are fathers, mothers, sisters or brothers, aunts or uncles, we meet and make a difference in a child's life. And so you say, that's not me! Not, but let's practice at it. This summer, for one month, you will have the opportunity to work with 5th graders at CGCC summer school. These kids need your help. At present, you may not think you will make one speck of a difference in a kid's life, but, surprisingly, you can and you will. By making a connection, your experience as a student is going to be more meaningful.
Education + Service = makes the complete student
Education + Service = makes the complete student