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College 101 Workshop Series

Submitted by karyn.lewis on Wed, 06/22/2016 - 14:09
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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: 
Great job on your first PPC Ryn! I think this looks awesome.
Program Identification
Location: 
Edmond Library
Date: 
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
70030 minutes83015 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
9/14/2016 College 101: College Selection and Application Heading to college next fall? Join us for an evening with representatives from some of the top colleges and universities in the state. Pick up some tips from the experts on selecting a school, the application process, campus life, and more. Bring your questions, pick up your applications, chat with university representatives and peruse the library’s collection of college prep resources to help you prepare for the transition to college life. 9/21/16 College 101: Writing for College Admissions Join us for a college writing workshop! Representatives from the University of Oklahoma Writing Center will be available to provide guidance and advice to high school seniors writing for college admissions. Jump-start your scholarship essays, your personal statement or your admissions paperwork. Bring a laptop or use the library computers, and learn about the library resources available to aid in your school and scholarship search. 10/19/2016 College 101: Paying for College Heading to college? Attend this workshop for students and parents to discover the options for financing your education. A representative from the Oklahoma College Assistance Program will be available to answer questions and discuss planning, preparing and paying for college. We'll introduce you to the FAFSA application for federal aid, share some information about scholarship opportunities both locally and nationally, and provide print and digital resources for all your college needs.
Primary Age Group: 
Young Adult (ages 18-21)
Additional Age Groups: 
Teen (ages 12-18) / Adult
Primary Event Type: 
Learning Assistance

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?: 
This program will connect library customers with the information they seek about the college application process. We will familiarize them with information both in the physical library collection and online (via library databases and OCAP resources). We will also provide the opportunity to meet and network with community resources and academic professionals to further meet their informational needs.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Find, Evaluate & Use Information: Our community has access to expert library staff with up-to-date knowledge, skills and abilities to deliver library services.
Why will this program be successful?: 
College prep programs are consistently well-attended here at Edmond by both parents and students. Members of the community are always seeking this sort of information, and an evening library program allows us to engage the whole family in the college search process.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
attendance, community feedback,
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?: 
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
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?: 

Bibliography and Database/Resources list

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
N/A
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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