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College Prep Workshop

Submitted by tkingery on Wed, 11/04/2015 - 12:57
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Manager Comments: 
We spoke about this program before, so all of my questions have already been answered. I approve! This will be a good way to connect with some of the local colleges as well.
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
60015 minutes70015 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Do you want to attend college but need help with the process? Representatives from the Oklahoma College Assistance Program will show you ways to plan, prepare, and pay for college. Learn how to fill out FAFSA forms, apply for scholarships, and find other helpful resources regarding the college preparation process.
Primary Age Group: 
Young Adult (ages 18-21)
Additional Age Groups: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Primary Event Type: 
Learning Assistance
Additional Event Types: 
Business & Finance

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
community resource professional (outreach)
Program Justification
Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?: 
Yes
Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?: 
Yes
How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?: 
Students will be provided with expert information regarding navigating online college resources in a welcoming and safe environment.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Connect to the Online World: Our community has access to current technology and digital resources as well as trained staff to help them use the resources effectively.
Why will this program be successful?: 
This program will be successful because students will be empowered to pursue college and less intimidated by the process.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be determined by word of mouth appreciation of the event and if at least 10 students attend.
Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?: 
Yes
Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?: 
Yes

Community Engagement

How will you promote this event to the community?: 
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
Visit a community organization to promote
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

book displays, test taking database

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
We had them out last year and it was somewhat successful. I would like to have at least 10 but hopefully 25 attend the program this time around because it is so beneficial.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
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