3. AVID/TOPS Seniors
March-June
Support to Seniors with:
College Acceptance Materials
FAFSA Questions and Concerns
Ongoing Scholarship Research
Survey of AVID/TOPS Seniors
Recruitment & Prep for Senior Celebration/Signing Day Event
Recruitment & Prep for Transition Conference
4. TOPS Scholars
March-May
Surveys to TOPS Scholars (c/o 2015 & Seniors) about their college experience
Confirmation of seniors (by HS grad date) of expected graduation date
Survey to Graduating Seniors about their experience and post graduation plans
College Visits
Information about summer internships
June
Recognition of Seniors with Graduation gifts
5. Transition Conference
July 7th & 8th, Edgewood College
Preparation for the transition to college
Presentations
Building Community
Branding the Professional YOU
Preparing for a Successful College Experience
Breakout Workshops
Financial Literacy
Career Development
Self-Efficacy & Balance (school, work, family, etc)
6. Post Conference
Post Transition Conference Outreach plan
Reminders about Key deadlines
Processing Scholarships & Stipends (August)
Track Internship Outcomes
8. Rethinking Outreach
Enrollment
Realign Duties & Responsibilities from majority Case Management to
Counseling/Advising
Emphasize Meaningful/Targeted College Application Activities
Monthly Scheduled Application/Timeline Activities
Cultivation of Cohort/Buddy Application Support Groups
Maximization of School Counselor Resources to support TOPS Seniors
Leveraging relationships with local Colleges to support Application process
9. Rethinking Outreach
Transition & Persistence
Realign Duties & Responsibilities from majority Case Management to
Counseling/Advising
Emphasize Meaningful/Targeted Outreach versus General Outreach
Direct Outreach in Key times of the semester
Utilization of “Stop Light” System
Cultivation of Cohort Development/On Campus Support System
Development of Utilization of On Campus Resources to support TOPS Scholars
Developing a resource model like Madison College to other institutions
10. Madison College
Hire a FT Coach to support Madison College
Increase Awareness of TOPS Scholars Program and its Brand
Outreach to Students, Faculty & Administration
Help TOPS Scholars develop a sense of belonging on campus
Help TOPS Scholars develop an awareness of campus resources to address
Academic
Financial
Socio-Emotional
Support Retention & Persistence to Graduation
12. Onboarding of New Staff
Overview of the TOPS College Scholars Program
Overview of Roles & Responsibilities
Training on the use of Data Collection & Recording tools (Quickbase, NSC, etc)
Training on Counseling/Advisement from staff from
Madison College
Edgewood College
UW-Madison
Financial Aid Training
13. Coaches Training
Coaching Trainings
Counseling/Advisement on Transition, Persistence & Career Exploration
Advising is targeted to address:
Academic
Financial Planning
Socio-Emotional
Advocacy
15. Proposed Plan
New tracking systems to collect data
Use National Clearinghouse Data & Quickbase
Scholarship Tracking
Stop Light System (in final stages)
Establish a timeline for submission of Data Reports
July
October
February
