Student Support Services: Student oriented program designed to enhance the academic and social foundations of RCC Temple Students. The SSS program is composed of a strong and supportive group of students and faculty who come from diverse backgrounds. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Student Support Services Program is one of three admission and retention programs in the Russell Conwell Educational Service
s Center at Temple University. The program serves as an intensive academic and counseling support program for students who indicate a serious desire to acquire a post-secondary education, but who do not meet the standard admission requirements as they may have low SAT scores. The Student Support Services Program provides year-round counseling and tutoring activities free of charge. It offers a six-week intensive Summer Bridge Program which includes skill building courses in mathematics, computer technology, reading, writing, and study skills as well as personal development workshops, art appreciation workshops, and career counseling. The academic year program includes pre-advising sessions, academic skills refresher workshops and personal counseling. One hundred and eighty seven (187) students are served by the program. Department of Education provides funding for the Student Support Services Program in three-year grant cycles. A student is eligible to participate in the Student Support Services Program if he or she is a first generation college student or if he or she is a low income individual who also is a first generation college student, or a student with a disability. ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAM
The Tutorial Component assists students in achieving academic success in all courses through individual instruction. Tutoring sessions concentrate on the areas of business, computer science, English, intellectual heritage, mathematics, science and the social sciences. The Counseling Component provides a variety of academic, career and personal counseling sessions to assist students in succeeding at Temple. Through individual counseling and workshops, students will learn University policies, department procedures and other pertinent information that will facilitate their smooth transition and success at Temple University. SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM
Full-time students admitted to the Student Support Services Program are required to attend a six week Summer Bridge program designed to help students make a successful transition from high school to college. The program includes classroom instruction in the areas of English, reading, study skills, library usage, math and computer technology. The Counseling Component offers workshops as well as career and university speaker seminars. The overall program provides a foundation of the academic and personal skills necessary for success at Temple. STAFF
Director: Donesha Hood
Office: RA 679
Senior Academic Advisor: Charnetta Butler
Office: RA 681
Counseling Coordinator: Correy Brown
Office: RA 683
Counselor: Briana Chang
Office: RA 607
Hours of Operation
Mondays to Fridays 9:00am - 5:00pm
[email protected]
215.204.1945
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