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Owens Community College announces Gateway to College Program Fall Application Process
Area residents between the ages of 16 and 21 who are interested in receiving a second chance to realize their fullest academic and career potential are invited to apply for the upcoming 2013 Gateway to College program student class at Owens Community College as the academic institution is now accepting applications for the Fall Semester.
Interested applicants can also receive additional details about the program by attending one of several informational sessions taking place Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and Wednesdays at 3 p.m. at the College’s Learning Center at The Source through June 28. The Learning Center is located on Monroe Street in downtown Toledo. Each one-hour session will provide additional information about the program and the application process.
In 2011, Owens, in partnership with Toledo Public Schools, was awarded a $325,000 start-up grant from Gateway to College National Network to implement Gateway to College, a nationally recognized dropout recovery program.
Gateway to College is designed for young adults ages 16 to 21 who have dropped out of high school or are significantly behind in credits and unlikely to graduate. The program enables them to complete their high school diploma requirements while simultaneously earning college credit toward an associate degree or certificate.
Up to 150 students from Toledo Public Schools will be served through the program over the three-year period. Students must meet specific criteria for entrance into the program and will be dually enrolled at Toledo Public Schools and Owens Community College until they complete their high school diploma. The program is free to students and covers tuition, fees and books, as well as lunch and transportation to the College’s Learning Center at The Source in downtown Toledo.
Students are placed into small learning communities during their first (Foundation) term, and together they take classes in reading, writing, math and college skills. After completing the Foundation term, students transition to the comprehensive campus, taking classes with the general student population. Throughout their enrollment in the program, students receive one-on-one advising and support from resource specialists who act as coaches, mentors and advisors. The wrap-around support of the resource specialist keeps students on the right track for success.
Students graduate from Gateway to College once they have completed their high school diploma requirements. Nationally, Gateway to College students accrue an average of 35 college credits by the time they graduate from the program, putting them well on their way to earning a college credential. Owens is one of over 30 community and technical colleges across the country currently offering the Gateway to College program.
Prospective students must reside in the Toledo Public Schools district. Applications are available at www.owens.edu/gateway or at the Learning Center at The Source and must be returned to the College’s Gateway to College Office by June 28. Fall classes begin Aug. 19, 2013.
For more information about the Gateway to College program or the informational sessions, call (567) 661-2850 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 2850, or e-mail at [email protected].
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