Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRIO program at Cal Poly that helps 250 students be successful through tutoring, advising, mentoring, and workshops. SSS student Gabriel Flores shared advice about using tutoring and being involved in the program. SSS provides academic advising, tutoring, a first year seminar, mentoring, social/cultural events, grants, and workshops to support students, especially during their first year when academic performance can decline. Students interested in the SSS program should contact the office by August 7th.

1. Welcome to… StudentSupportservices SOAR 2009

2. Gabriel Flores, a current SSS student, has advice and tips to share during the presentation.

4. There are 250 SSS students at Cal Poly

5. We serve all 6 colleges at Cal Poly

6. We have 4 advisors for SSS students

7. We offer FREE drop-in and 1 on1 tutoring

8. All new students participate in the LINKS mentoring program

10. Statistically speaking, there is a drop in academic performance for students during their first year. Here’s Gabriel with some words on this… “The tutoring is amazing, I really love the extra help that we are able to receive in some of the more difficult classes at Cal Poly.” – SSS Participant

11. SSS Services: Academic Advising Tutoring First Year Seminar LINKS mentoring program Social/Cultural events SSS grant Workshops Graduate Forum

12. SSS expectations: For best results, combine all ingredients Be involved Quarterly contact with your advisor Participate in LINKS Sign up for First Year Seminar (FYS) Participate in special events and workshops Use drop-in labs or request a tutor

13. Final comments from Gabriel:

14. But wait, is SSS for you? If you still want to be considered for SSS, send us an e-mail letting us know by Friday, August 7, 2009. sss@calpoly.edu We look forward to considering you for SSS.

15. Questions? Please contact: Tracee Duerson Jennifer Craghead Cesar Margarito Email: sss@calpoly.edu Phone: 805-756-1395