Mission Statement

The mission of the Butte College Welcome Center is to provide accurate and current information about Butte College.  We provide prospective students with information and experiences to discover all the opportunities that await them at Butte College.  We create and support programs that serve as a bridge between local schools and Butte College. This is accomplished in a supportive environment that empowers students.

Program Description

The Welcome Center provides students with a variety of services including campus tours, information on student services, class locations, instructor locations, campus maps, activities on campus, instruction on how to register, and help in re-setting My BC Portal passwords. The Recruitment and Outreach Office utilizes a variety of methods to reach prospective students.  These include activities such as student-guided campus tours, emails, college fairs, special programs and participation in community events.  

School Relations encompasses a variety of programs and activities targeted to create and develop relationships with local K-12 schools as well as universities.    

Concurrent Enrollment – Provides an opportunity for K-12 students to take advanced classes at Butte College.

College Connection – Program for selected high school seniors to complete their senior year at Butte College while taking college-level classes.  About 150 students participate in this program annually.

Accountability for Previously Funded Items

Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes

We are currently evaluating our SLO's to ensure continuous improvement of the program.  Pre/Post Tests have been created and student surveys are being conducted to help determine the content of the Tests. 

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (OSLED Departments)

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments)

The Welcome Center supports the college in meeting its student achievement standards by providing prospective and current students with exposure to our campus, education of support services, and assistance with the matriculation process. We staff the Information Cube during peak registration times to help continuing students with course registration, staff the Scheduling Center to support students registering for classes at the start of the term, outreach to local community agencies to answer questions about enrollment, host prospective students on campus and coordinate presentations from Financial Aid, Counseling, and other Student Service departments. This exposure, education and assistance supports the improvement of Completion Rates, Degree/Certificate Completion, and Transfer.
 

Strategic Direction

The Welcome Center supports the college in meeting its Strategic Direction and Priorities by:
Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Academic Achievement
Connection (1.b.1.) – The College Connection Program and Concurrent Enrollment allow local high school student early exposure to college courses and preparation for success. 
Entry (1.c.1.) – Summer Bridge participants complete Comprehensive Student Education Plans (CSEP).
Enhancing a Culture of Inclusiveness
(6.3.) Summer Bridge and Summer Connection focus on serving first generation college students including those in the SE Dashboard.
 

Program Review

Recruitment and Outreach Recommendations and Action/Updates

Strengthen the online information packet, e.g., include links to departments and contacts.  This is still being explored and we hope to have it accomplished when the colleges webpage is updated.

School Relations Recommendations and Action/Updates

Explore strategies to diversify demographic representation in College Connection.  This is still being discussed and we hope to have it accomplished during the next school year.
Increase outreach to new and existing charter, alternative, and private schools that do not currently participate in the College Connection and/or Concurrent Enrollment programs. This is still being discussed and we hope to have it accomplished during the next school year.
Explore strategies to facilitate communication flow between College Connection faculty and the Associate Dean. This is still being discussed and we hope to have it accomplished during the next school year.
Consider adding more career development information and facilitators to College Connection to discuss labor market and employment trends. This is still being discussed and we hope to have it accomplished during the next school year.
Continue to clarify for high school counselors the new transfer degree requirements. This is still being discussed and we hope to have it accomplished during the next school year.
Develop and administer the overall K-12 satisfaction survey being considered. This is still being discussed and we hope to have it accomplished during the next school year.
Research space alternatives if Welcome Center programs and services continue to grow. This is still being discussed and we hope to have it accomplished during the next school year.

Department Goals

Build additional community relationships that will generate FTES.
Continue to develop and refine our SLO's.
Continue to improve our Summer Programs.

Future Development Strategies

Requested Non-Financial Resources

Current Financial Resources

Augmentation Requests

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	Recruitment and Outreach	Personnel	11.000.700.1.639001	52390	$0.00	$210,000.00
3 Recruitment and Outreach Technicians	Continue the funding of 3 full-time Recruitment and Outreach Technicians that are funded 50% from SSSP and 50% from SE. Recruiters will focus on improving and supporting students during the matriculation process and serving students identified in the SE Plan.		Student Equity Student Support Services Program (SSSP)		Maintaining core programs and services Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Collaborating effectively with K-12 to set appropriate student expectations, align curriculum, and prepare students for college success Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan Recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce
2	Recruitment and Outreach	Operating Expenses	11.000.700.1.639001	55200	$0.00	$40,000.00
Travel Funds	Cover travel costs of Recruitment and Outreach Technicians. 50% SE and 50% SSSP.		Student Equity Student Support Services Program (SSSP)		Maintaining core programs and services Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Collaborating effectively with K-12 to set appropriate student expectations, align curriculum, and prepare students for college success Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan Recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce
3	Recruitment & Outreach	Operating Expenses	11.000.700.1.639001	55890	$15,000.00	$0.00
Summer Bridge	Summer Bridge is designed for under-represented students that have graduated from high school. The program's goal is to transition students into college providing them with the greatest chance of success. This is a population that is targeted by student equity. At this time, the program has minimal on-going District funding.		Student Equity Student Support Services Program (SSSP)		Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Collaborating effectively with K-12 to set appropriate student expectations, align curriculum, and prepare students for college success
4	School Relations	Operating Expenses	11.000.705.1.499900	55890	$15,000.00	$0.00
Summer Connection	Provide funding for a program designed for underrepresented students that are part of the Student Equity targeted group. Program is for 7th though 10th graders and its goal is to build a pipeline to college for these students. Due to program requirement revisions, Migrant Education is unable to participate financially in Summer Connection (Summer Connection does not meet all revised requirements dictated to Migrant Ed). Traditionally, Migrant Education has provided about $10,000 with other partners providing additional funding for the program.		Student Equity Student Support Services Program (SSSP)		Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations Collaborating effectively with K-12 to set appropriate student expectations, align curriculum, and prepare students for college success Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan
5	School Relations	Operating Expenses	11.000.705.1.499900	55890	$10,000.00	$0.00
Latino Youth Leadership Academy	Collaborate with Migrant Education and Chico State to create a Leadership Academy for Latino high school students.		Student Equity Student Support Services Program (SSSP)		Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations Collaborating effectively with K-12 to set appropriate student expectations, align curriculum, and prepare students for college success
6	Recruitment & Outreach	Operating Expenses	11.000.700.1.639001	55890	$10,000.00	$0.00
Out of State Recruiting Strategy	For travel to out-of-state locations, registration in college fairs, printing/mailing and for contacting high schools/students. We now have additional staff to support this effort.				Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals
7	Recruitment and Outreach	Personnel	11.000.700.1.639001	52368	$15,000.00	$0.00
Hire 3 students for the call back project	By hiring students specifically for this project and identifying the various groups to call throughout the year we will recruit more students and provide additional support to our current students.		Student Support Services Program (SSSP)		Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Collaborating effectively with K-12 to set appropriate student expectations, align curriculum, and prepare students for college success
8	Recruitment and Outreach	Operating Expenses	11.000.700.1.639001	54500	$0.00	$6,000.00
Supplies	Butte College material to be used at recruitment events and presentations. Would include items such as Butte College pens, flash-drives, cinch sacks, etc.		Student Support Services Program (SSSP)		Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals Collaborating effectively with K-12 to set appropriate student expectations, align curriculum, and prepare students for college success