Student Success and Support
Program –(SSSP)
Overview
ISSUES IN COUNSELING
DIANA BONILLA,
COUNSELING FACULTY,
LOS ANGELES MISSION
COLLEGE
Student Success and Support Program
(SSSP)
 SSSP is the new name for the
matriculation program
 It is the implementation of The
Student Success Act 2012, (SB1456)
Implementing of Student Success Act
 Increased focus on outcomes
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Students have 3 attempts at a course
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Most classes are no longer repeatable; Activity classes
(music, art, theater arts, physical education and dance)
now limited to courses related in topic (i.e. families)
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Better preparation for better outcomes (e.g. graduation,
transfer, certificate completion)
Student Success Act of 2012
 EC 78211: Delineates the Legislature’s intent for
the Student Success Act:
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Aligns matriculation language to SSTF recommendations regarding
services needed to support students in developing an “informed” ed
goal, developing ed plans and declaration of course of study.
Shared responsibility between instruction and student services,
based on “evidenced-based” practices of what works.
Targets funding on core services, such as counseling and advising,
through a broad array of service delivery mechanisms.
Student Success Act of 2012
EC 78212: Student Success & Support Program
funding targeted to core matriculation services for
the following:
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Assessment
Orientation services
Counseling, advising, and other educational planning services
Provision of services through broad array of delivery mechanisms,
guided by sound counseling practices and principles
Development of education plans leading to a course of study and
guidance on course selection.
What is SSSP?
 The Student Success and Support Program
supports the transition of new students into the
college by providing students with access to higher
education and the professional assistance to help
assure their success in their courses and programs
of study.
 Students matriculating are referred to core services
prior to enrollment: assessment, orientation, and
counseling.
Student Success and Support Program
Core Services
Assessment
Orientation
Counseling
Components
 Admissions
 Assessment
 Orientation
 Counseling
 Student Follow-Up
SSSP Core Services
 Assessment
 Holistic
 Only approved instruments
 Multiple measures
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Placement into curriculum not admissions
 Orientation
 College orientation
 Abbreviated SEP
Orientation
Services @
LAMC
These services are
delivered either face to
face via appointment or
throuh drop-in
counseling, online, or in
group workshops.
 High School Senior Day
 Face to Face Orientation
 Online Orientation
 Fall Kick Off
 May Madness (In
development)
 Pre-assessment Video &
online study tools for
English and Math
assessment
SSSP Core Services
Counseling, Advising, Other Education
Planning Services: (Required for Priority
Enrollment)
All first-time students expected to have:
 Abbreviated Ed Plan is 1-2 semesters in length
- or  Comprehensive Ed Plan …take(s) into account a student’s
interests, skills, career and education goals, major, potential
transfer institutions, and the steps the student needs to take…to
complete their identified course of study.
Title 5 Section 55524
Counseling
Services @
LAMC
These services are
delivered either face to
face via appointment or
throuh drop-in
counseling, online, or in
group workshops.
 Fall Kick Off
 Group Advising at the local
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high schools
Academic Dismissal
Academic Renewal
CSU/IGETC Certification
Comprehensive ED Planning
Financial Aid counseling
Graduation petitions
FYE to include summer
bridge- (in development)
SSSP Core Services
Student Follow-up:
Required for at-risk students
 Enrolled in Basic Skills courses
 Have not identified an education goal and course of
study
 Are on Academic or Progress Probation –
at risk of losing
Implementation
 Student Follow-Up
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Post enrollment evaluation
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Comprehensive Educational Plans
Interventions
Early Alert
 Probation Monitoring
 Progress Monitoring
 Remedial Unit Limitation
 Excessive Withdrawal
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Referrals
 Feedback
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Dean’s List
Service for At
Risk Students
@ LAMC
These services are
delivered either face to
face via appointment or
throuh drop-in
counseling, online, or in
group workshops.
 Academic and Progress
Probation I
 Academic and Progress
Probation II
 Subject to Dismissal
 For Basic Skills Students
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Student Success Workshop
Counseling 17, & 40 (Formally known
as Personal Development)
 For Undecided Students
 Counseling 4
 Kermes
 Career & Majors Workshop
Implementation cont.
 Research and Evaluation
 Validation of assessment instruments
 Analysis of student outcomes, placement rules, etc.
 Documentation of matriculation services provided
Challenges Ahead
 Cultural Shifts
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Moving from focus on registration to focus on matriculating students
Increased coordination of services
Educating students about early access to services
 Resource Allocation
 Year-round Services
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High School Outreach
Admissions
Counseling
Assessment
Common ?’s about Priority Registration
 How to get it
 How to keep it
 What and Why?
 When?
 What do I need to do?
 Wait! I’m on academic probation…Now what?
What and Why?
 Changes to priority registration throughout the
California Community Colleges system will help
students get the courses they need to meet their
educational goals
 Priority registration will be given to students who
work with a counselor to develop an education plan,
succeed in their classes, and stay on track
 LAMC Counseling and Student Services will be
providing services to help students stay on track
When?
 The new changes will take effect for the fall
2014 academic year
 This means students will need to pay
attention to what they are doing now so they
can enjoy the benefits of priority registration
in the future
What do I need to do?
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Continuing Students
Check in with counselor
to develop an updated
SEP
Maintain at least a 2.0
GPA.
Complete more than 50%
of enrolled units each
semester
Don’t accumulate more
than 100 units by fall
2014
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New Students
Complete college
orientation
Complete the assessment
process
Meet with a counselor to
develop a SEP
Once students begin
their higher education
journey maintain good
academic standing.
Loss of Registration Priority
 Registration priority shall be lost at the first
registration appointment after a student:
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Places in academic or progress probation
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Has earned 100 units or more of degree applicable units
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100 units does not include units from ESL or basic skills courses
Exemption Process
 Districts may adopt policies to exempt from the 100-
unit limit categories of students, including but not
limited to, those enrolled in high unit majors or
programs.
 Districts may exempt from the 100-unit limit units
earned through credit by examination, advanced
placement, International Baccalaureate, or other
similar programs.
Notification of Loss of Priority Registration
 Beginning in the spring 2013 term, districts shall
notify students who are placed on academic or
progress probation, or who have earned 75 percent
or more of the unit limit, of the potential for loss of
enrollment priority.
 The district shall notify the student that a second
consecutive term on academic or progress probation
will result in the loss of priority registration until the
student is no longer on probation or that enrollment
priority will be lost when the student reaches the
unit limit.
Wait! I’m on academic probation…Now What?
 If a student finds themselves on academic probation
they should meet with a counselor ASAP to develop a
game plan to get back on track to meeting their
academic or career goals
 Students may qualify for the appeal if they lose
priority
 Students will need to check with our Admissions
office for more information on the appeal process
Some Special Considerations
 Former and current foster youth
 California Works Opportunity and Responsibility to
Kids Program
 Active duty military and recent veterans will
continue to receive the highest priority as provided
by California law as long as they meet the outlined
requirements
 EOPS and DSPS students who have completed
orientation and assessment and have an educational
plan in place will also receive high priority
The Reward
 With this new priority registration system students
who are making progress toward their goals will be
rewarded for their efforts
 If they stay focused on their goals they should be able
to get the classes they need to succeed.
 If students need further help understanding this
process please call LAMC Counseling
Department 818-364-7655 and make an
appointment with a counselor today
Questions and Answers
THANK YOU!
Sources
 California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
http://www.cccco.edu/