Building a College Resource Inventory
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Relationship to framework
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Schools and outreach programs have a responsibility to provide college information to students and their families. This is a key component/strategy for academic support.
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Purpose
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To provide information that can be used to assess and design college resource libraries that are used by schools or college outreach programs.
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Outcomes
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School or college outreach program personnel will be able to:
- Evaluate present resources.
- Plan for expansion of present resources.
- Advocate for resources.
- Coordinate resources between different groups.
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How to use
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This tool may be used as general background information for all staff, specifically planning groups.
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When to use
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As part of the planning process
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Directions:
Use this survey as a needs assessment tool to design college resource libraries or identify the college awareness assets and deficits of the constituents your school serves. The questions can be modified to fit individual program needs.
General Information
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This academic program/project serves students from which particular group(s)?
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(Check all that apply)
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School
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School district
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Community
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Rural area
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Urban area
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Other
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What is the primary location where the program services are offered?
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(Check all that apply)
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College campus
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Elementary or secondary schools
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Students’ homes
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Community center/agency
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Other (please specify):
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Informational Material And Resource Needs
3. On a scale of 1 to 3, please indicate the extent to which each of the following areas needs additional informational materials or resources. (1 = not an area of need; 3 = an area of great need)
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For Students, Parents, Teachers, Counselors, and Site Coordinators
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College awareness
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1
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2
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3
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Financial aid and scholarships
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1
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2
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3
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Existing support programs and activities provided by these programs (e.g., EAOP)
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1
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2
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3
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School activities (at the particular school)
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1
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2
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3
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College majors and career
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1
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2
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3
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College information
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1
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2
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3
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College preparation (requirements and program curriculum)
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1
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2
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3
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Learning materials for students (e.g., math)
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1
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2
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3
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Recreational materials for students
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1
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2
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3
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Primarily for Parents
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Learning environment, cultural issues
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1
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2
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3
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Communication with teens
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1
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2
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3
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School systems and functions
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1
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2
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3
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Upcoming events for parents
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1
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2
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3
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Primarily for Teachers
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Working with parents
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1
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2
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3
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Working with students
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1
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2
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3
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Lesson planning
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1
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2
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3
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Articulation standards
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1
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2
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3
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General availability of resources for students (summaries)
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1
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2
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3
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Professional development materials for teachers (learning materials for teachers)
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1
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2
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3
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Upcoming events for teachers
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1
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2
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3
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Primarily for Counselors
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Professional development materials for counselors
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1
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2
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3
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Upcoming events for counselors
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1
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2
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3
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4. Is there any area not listed in the table above for which you greatly need additional materials?
5. What resources do you use to facilitate instructional or guidance approaches? (Check all that apply)
- Textbooks
- Library materials
If you use electronic resources (e.g., CD-ROMS), list the source or application name: _____________________________________________________
- Internet resources
Which of the following websites do you currently use?
(Check all that apply)
- Eric Clearinghouse
- State Department of Education
- National Center for Education Statistics
- Other (please specify): ______________________________
- Other resources (please specify): ________________________________
6. Please specify other resources you know of that can help your serviced populations, even if you do not use these resources.
7. Do you think that there is a need for multi-lingual materials?
- No
- Yes
For which language(s)?
- Chinese
- Hmong
- Japanese
- Punjabi
- Spanish
- Tagalog
- Vietnamese
- Other (please specify): ________________________________
8. How great of a need is there for additional culturally sensitive materials?
- High (there is a great need)
- Medium
- Low (enough materials are already available)
Program Goals and Services
9. Which of the following goals relate to your program? (Check all that apply)
- Improve academic skills
- Encourage rigorous course-taking
- Increase likelihood of attending college
- Increase likelihood of completing college
- Encourage parent involvement
- Increase college awareness (students/parents)
- Provide exposure to college
- Encourage long-term financial planning
- Provide recreational or cultural opportunities
- Other (please specify): __________________________________
10. Which of the following instructional approaches does your program utilize? (Check all that apply)
- Classroom instruction
- Tutoring
- Mentoring
- Workshops
- Peer group learning groups
- Assessment and testing
- Role models
- Other (please specify): __________________________________
11. Which of the following services for students does your program offer? (Check all that apply)
- Academic services
- Remedial instruction
- Reading/Writing instruction
- Mathematics/Science instruction
- Academic enrichment courses
- Study skills training
- Social skills development/confidence building
- Leadership development
- College awareness (admissions, financial aid)
- College fairs
- Campus visits and tours
- Cultural activities and field trips
- Career counseling and information
- Career days
- Personal counseling
- Academic advising
- Other (please specify): ____________________________
12. Does your program have a parental component?
- No
- Yes
- Instructional programs
- Academic classes
- College awareness
- Financial aid counseling/guidance
- Meetings with college/university faculty or students
- Participation in student activities
- Family counseling
- Motivational speakers
- Other (please specify): ________________________
Accessibility Of Information
13. Is your regular workplace located at a place other than a school site?
- No (skip to question 17)
- Yes
14. What percentage of staff members at your workplace has access to a computer and Internet services (including yourself)?
- 0-20%
- 20-40%
- 40-60%
- 60-80%
- 80-100%
15. At your workplace, what Web browser is used? (Check all that apply)
- Internet Explorer
- Netscape Navigator
- Other (please specify): ______________________________
16. At the program site(s), is there access to computers?
- No (skip to question 20)
- Yes
17. If the program site has access to computers, what computer platform is used? (Check all that apply)
- Is there access to the Internet?
18. If the program site has access to the Internet,
19. What percentage of your students has access to computers in their homes?
- 0-20%
- 20-40%
- 40-60%
- 60-80%
- 80-100%
20. Please provide the Web address of one of your favorite sites (if any):
Additional Comments Or Concerns
(list below)
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