To increase access, retention and completion of those students who are economically and educationally disadvantaged.
The EOPS & CARE programs offer services designed to meet the educational needs of students handicapped by “language, social and economic disadvantages by providing services that focus on access, retention and transition support programs. The EOPS Program will have the following program components/ functions: A. Management Services Component that includes program administration and support functions, management information and evaluation functions and program eligibility determination functions. B. Outreach, Orientation, and Registration Component that includes recruitment functions and services such as EOPS program orientation, priority registration assistance, etc. C. Instructional Development and Services Component that includes curriculum and course development, tutoring, and a book service program. D. Counseling Services Component that includes academic, transfer, career/vocational and personal counseling, testing/assessment services, academic progress monitoring, and peer advisor services. E. Special Activities Component that includes child care functions, coordination/liaison functions with schools and community agencies, support of cultural enrichment activities, and academic recognition. F. Direct Aid Service Component that includes grant, loan, work study, and financial aid coordination functions. G. Staff Development and Training Component that includes program staff development and college in-service functions
In response to student demand and the recommendation on behalf of the program review team to increase hours at the Chico Center, math tutoring was added in 2014-15. In 2015-16, hours have been increased and the instructional aide assigned to the EOPS POWER Center is providing math tutoring at the CHC.
In 2018-19 the department will focus on a smooth transition with the retirement of the director and one of four full-time counselors who has also been serving in the role of program coordinator. In addition to this transition focus, the department will also work to improve efficiencies with improved technology and physical spaces.
Strategy 1 - Part-time Counselor
Increase retention and success of the student population served by EOPS.
A large percent of the students served by EOPS are identified on the SE dashboard as being disproportionately impacted.
Strategy 2 - Fill Counseling vacancy anticipated by retirement
Debby McCurry has announced that she plans to retire before the start of fall 2018.
This position represents 25% of the full-time EOPS counseling staff. It is critical to program integrity that we be allowed to fill this position. EOPS has the funds to cover this position, no additional funding will be requested.
Strategy 3 - Conference Room Technology
Upgrade to smart classroom technology in the EOPS conference room.
The EOPS conference room is used by many groups for teleconferences and trainings. The technology in that room has not been upgraded since we have been in this building and is cumbersom to use. There is no audio within the technology so the speaker phone on the wall has to be used making it difficult to hear and respond during trainings and presentations.
Strategy 4 - Dual Monitors
Dual monitors for staff.
Counselors and support staff could serve students more timely and efficiently with dual monitors as they are often switching between serveral sources to address student needs.
Strategy 5 - Adjustable Desk Tops
Desks that are adjustable for standing or sitting options for front office staff (2).
The two front office staff have tried the smaller options for just raising their computers. This is not effective as they need to be able to access a number of tools that do not fit on the current devices. This leads to side bending maneuvers that may lead to back strains.
Strategy 6 - Replace Staff Chairs
Replace old chairs for four staff members.
Staff chairs are malfunctioning and/or no longer comfortable due to age of the chairs. This is original equipment that is no longer suitable due to health and safety reasons.
2017-18 Funding
EOPS $1,352,033
CARE $ 351,177
District $ 223,165
Total $1,926,375
*As defined by the CCCCO, a minimum of $127,813 of our state allocation must be used to meet the required book support component of the program.
| Original Priority | Program, Unit, Area | Resource Type | Account Number | Object Code | One Time Augment | Ongoing Augment |
| Description | Supporting Rationale | Potential Alternative Funding Sources | Prioritization Criteria | |||
| 1 | EOPS | Personnel | $55,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Part time EOPS Counselor | EOPS program participation numbers are holding steady in spite of the overall student decline the college is experiencing. Effective 2016-17, one of our full-time EOPS Counselors took on the role of program coordinator to meet state mandates. While this position has added great value to the program, it has reduced the number of counseling hours we have available for students. Having a part-time counselor to fill the hours lost and to provide a little extra coverage would allow us to keep our student count up with the assurance that students will continue to be served at the level they have become accustomed to. |
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| 2 | EOPS | Equipment | $12,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| EOPS Conference Room Technology Upgrade | The technology in the conference room has not been upgraded since the building was put into use. The current system is cumbersome and does not include audio so the speaker phone on the wall has to be used making it difficult to hear and to respond to presenters. |
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| 3 | EOPS | Equipment | $4,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Adjustable Desk Tops | Health and safety as well as better student interaction |
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| 4 | EOPS | Equipment | $2,000.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Dual Monitors | Faculty and staff can serve students more efficiently. |
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| 5 | EOPS | Equipment | $3,800.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Replace Staff Chairs |
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