Building Bridges to Success (BBS) is part of the nationwide TRIO Student …
Building Bridges to Success (BBS) is part of the nationwide TRIO Student Support Services program funded by the Department of Education. The BBS program at Galveston College is designed to provide academic and student support services for approximately 206 first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities. The goals of BBS are to increase student retention in classes, completion of certificates and degrees, graduation from college, and transfer to universities. Services include: -academic advising and degree planning, -course selection and registration -academic tutoring -personal and career guidance -financial aid and scholarship information -economic and financial literacy education and resources -transfer assistance. Interested students must complete an application to determine eligibility and an orientation to be considered an active participant for the program.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program has a hybrid format.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 206
HOW TO ENROLL: Participants must apply to enroll in this program
WEBSITE TO APPLY: https://www.gc.edu/students/trio-programs/building-bridges.php
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes have been internally and externally collected in the past
PRELIMINARY OUTCOMES DATA: In the 2019-2020 academic year, the persistence rate of students serviced by the program was 89%. Additionally, 97% of students in the program were considered in good academic standing at the college.
Food for Thought is a partnership between Galveston College, Galveston County Food …
Food for Thought is a partnership between Galveston College, Galveston County Food Bank, and Catholic Charities USA. GC students access fresh produce, meats, and other groceries on the GC main campus and ATC off-campus site, enabling them to save money for other necessities and to maintain their focus on school.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Medium-scale (reaches between 10 and 25 percent of its target population)
APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 251
HOW TO ENROLL: Participants must scan a QR Code to apply online and enroll in this program or go to the link below to do the same.
WEBSITE TO APPLY: https://gc.edu/students/student-services/food.php
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes have been internally and externally collected in the past
PRELIMINARY OUTCOMES DATA: Prior to COVID-19 in the Spring of 2019 and during COVID-19 through the Spring of 2021, completion rates, pass rates, and success rates for the Food For Thought GC student cohort were slightly above the GC student body and withdrawal rates for the Food For Thought GC student cohort were slightly lower than the GC student body. The 2021 Trellis Research Student Financial Wellness Survey also indicated that only 21% of students had very low food insecurity, a decline from prior years.
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Student Life
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Randy Graves at rgraves@gc.edu or 409-944-1234
The purpose of the MSI was to teach men to become leaders …
The purpose of the MSI was to teach men to become leaders within their families and communities. The mission of the group is to enhance and better male students at Galveston College by providing academic support along with professional and personal development. The MSI worked on efforts toward academic, personal, and professional initiatives to enhance the lives and experiences of the group membership as well as the greater campus community. These initiatives include but are not limited to, community service projects, conferences, on-campus workshops, networking events, and academic support tools.
DELIVERY FORMAT: The program is in-person only.
PROGRAM SCALE: Small-scale (reaches fewer than 10 percent of its target population)
APPROXIMATE PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN 2021-22: 16
HOW TO ENROLL: Participants were selected after a application process
EVALUATION STATUS: Data related to program outcomes have been internally and externally collected in the past
DEPARTMENT(S) OVERSEEING PROGRAM: Galveston College
CONTACT FOR MORE INFO: Deon Botha at dbotha@gc.edu or 4099441222
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