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WELCOME TO THE STUDENT ADVANTAGE NETWORK
The Student Advantage Network (SAN) is a federally funded TRIO program designed to assist students with their academic and personal development. Our goal is to help students succeed in college and beyond! How do we do this? By offering a variety of student-centered services and individualized academic support.
You May Be Eligible for Services if You Meet the Following Conditions:
- Are enrolled or accepted for enrollment at
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges and
- Have a need for academic support and
- Are a citizen of the United States or national
And Satisfy One Or More of the Following
Criteria:
- Neither of your parents received a four-year
college degree
- You are financially limited (according to
federal guidelines)
- You are an individual with a disability
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Academic and Career Advisement
Academic and career advisement is available to Student Advantage Network participants to help determine short term and long term goals. Career exploration experiences will be provided in group and individual settings. Outside agency referrals are available upon request.
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Personal and Study Skills Instruction
"Success in College and Beyond" classes are offered each semester. Topics covered include goal setting, time management, critical thinking skills, learning styles, test anxiety,
note-taking, stress management, attitude, and motivation.
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Tutoring
Individual and group tutoring is available to improve students' academic performance. Tutorial services provide valuable academic support which helps students understand key concepts, complete course assignments, and prepare for tests.
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Cultural and Educational Activities
The Student Advantage Network sponsors a variety of educational and cultural activities designed to expose students to information and experiences that contribute to satisfying career decisions. These activities may include trips to concerts, plays, universities, and museums.
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Peer Mentoring
The mission of the SAN Peer Mentoring Program is to enhance the educational success of entering students. This is accomplished by pairing all new participants with a Student Advantage Network Peer Mentor who provides encouragement, support, and college survival tips.
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Financial Aid Counseling and Student Advantage Network Participation Grant
Student Advantage Network participants are advised concerning the various scholarship sources and financial aid opportunities. Assistance with financial aid and scholarship application procedures is also available. Some students may be eligible to receive the Student Advantage Network Participation Grant (SANPG) which provides supplemental grant funding to assist with educational expenses
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Transfer Assistance
Opportunities to visit university campuses are provided for participants who plan to continue their education. Project staff will facilitate the transfer process by helping participants obtain and evaluate admission requirements, academic program offerings, financial aid, and support services.
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Job Shadowing
Job Shadowing offers participants the opportunity to experience day to day activities in various career areas of interest. Participants are matched with professional career mentors who allow them to observe their daily routines, ask questions, and gain insight about their particular occupations.
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Seminars and Workshops
Throughout the year seminars, workshops, and conferences are offered based upon the requests and needs of Student Advantage Network participants.
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Here are some quotes from students around the district:
SAN has given me so many opportunities to give back to my community. I have met many new people and built lots of new relationships. I feel this program has shown me that I can not only achieve my goals but I can go above and beyond those goals in the future.
- LTC, Cyndi Brock
SAN has help me a lot between helping me decide on my major, helping me decide on what classes I need, and on what college I want to transfer to. I have gotten so much more from the college because of the SAN program. I have gotten more involved in the club and the community. I am now not just a student and a mentor for the SAN program but I am now also the president of the SAN club on LTC campus.
- LTC, Travis Watts
Trio has helped me through college. At first I was afraid, shy, and didn’t know where to start. My SAN advisor taught me to be interdependent and achieve my goals by asking for help and getting a tutor to help me achieve grades that I know I am capable of getting. The SAN club helped me develop friendships with people who have the same goals as I do. Trio always kept me on course just like the book’s tittle that we learned from. If I was off course I was always encouraged to go back to the right path. Thanks to the TRIO program at Lincoln Trail College.
- LTC, Nicohl Lopez
I am a non traditional student; I didn’t know how the adjustment would turn out by having been out of the education loop for so long, I saw a brochure about the TRIO program and all the services that it offered. I decided that it was something worth looking into. After meeting with my SAN advisor to sign up, I quickly embraced my mentor and the tools that I needed to succeed in college, I believe TRIO has something for everyone to gain from and is an excellent program with tools that will help anyone reach whatever goals that you set for your education and life.
- WVC, Darryl Ferrell
To be honest, I haven’t really enjoyed school. It’s been very difficult for me to decide what I want to do or where my life is headed. However, SAN has helped me and been there for me when I have struggled, felt frustrated, and just felt like giving up. Everyone in SAN is supportive and encouraging and I know, no matter what, they are there for me. I am now happy to say that after 3 years I have finally started to figure things out. And hopefully I will be headed to a 4 year university in the Fall. SAN is there for me no matter what and I am very happy for that.
- WVC, Raegan Sweppy
SAN helped me be more confident in myself and helped me be more outgoing. I am a first generation college student and my advisor helped me over come my fears and anxiety. She helped me realize what I wanted to major in. I am glad to say that after 3 years I have figured it all out and it wouldn’t have happened without the help of SAN and I thank my advisor and past mentors.
- WVC, Shaelynn King
SAN is a great program that helps students reach their academic goals and get them involved with their community and other campus SAN groups through campus visits, volunteer work, and fundraisers.
- FCC, Ryan Merkle
The SAN program has helped me so much throughout my college career. It has helped me to open up and not be as shy. I have made new friends and had many new experiences. The cultural trips are always fun and we have great times. If I had any problems, the advisors were always helpful and could answer any questions I had. The SAN program is great and I encourage students who are interested to join the program because it will help them to be successful in college and in life.
- FCC, Amy Poole
SAN has helped students at OCC so much with one-on-one tutoring, mentoring, and advising. Mentors helped students adjust to a new advisor mid-semester by encouraging both the students and the advisor to stick together and help each other with any situation they came across.
- OCC, Danielle Spitzner and Patricia Pearce
Illinois Eastern Community College’s Student Advantage Network program provides the following services to first generation college students who are seeking a degree from one of our sister colleges.
ADVISING - TRANSFER ASSISTANCE - TUTORING - CAREER EXPLORATION – MENTORING - PERSONAL COUNSELING STUDY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT - CULTURAL AND UNIVERSITY TRIPS
FUN ACTIVITIES – COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
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