Right Start to College Seminar for Adult Learners. Wichita State University (KS) (approved Promising Practice 10/15/13) Taken from the abstract: "One of the services EOC provides to adults entering college is The Right Start to College 101 Seminar (Right Start). It introduces attendees to the culture of college, its barriers for many adult students, and how to maximize their life experiences for success in the college environment. The seminar also helps them assess their current strengths and apply them to college. The Right Start approach is an adaptation of a traditional College Success Program to serve effectively first generation/limited income adults participating in the Wichita State University (WSU) TRIO EOC program for adult college students". [Click on this web link to download the educaiton practice.]
Best Education Practice: Podcasting Academic and Career Counseling for Post 9/11 Veterans
Podcasting Academic and Career Counseling for Post 9/11 Veterans. Wichita State Unviersity (KS) (approved Promising Practice 10/15/13) Adding audio podcasting to the Upward Bound Veterans program allows our students to listen to important information when and where they want. Podcasting is a simple way to provide information through the human voice some students prefer rather than reading a handout. Listening to audio and video podcasts has rapidly grown recently due to widespread ownership of iPods, smartphones, and desk/laptop computers. Podcasting can be as simple or complex as you want. The most important element is the quality of information and its direct relevancy to the listeners. [Click on this web link to download the education practice.]