Claire Martin, M.A., M.Ed., NCC, Manager On-Campus Resources at STLCC-Meramec Student Assistance Program-Counseling Department Claire Martin, M.A., M.Ed., NCC, Manager

What is SAP? History (Previously known as the TANF Program, used to be a federally funded program) SAP Structuring at Meramec (Became part of the Counseling Department in the fall of 2015) Staffing Rhonda Adams, M.A., Counseling Chair radams@stlcc.edu (314-984-7423) Claire Martin, M.A., M.Ed., NCC, Manager cmartin305@stlcc.edu (314-984-7168) Christina Hunter, M.Ed., Counselor/Specialist chunter72@stlcc.edu (314-984-7076)

Our Goals Support students in their academic journey by alleviating barriers to their academic success. Empower our students through a supportive and engaging environment.

Types of Crisis Health Insurance Homelessness Transportation Needs Car Repair Furniture Financial Hardship Basic Needs Moral Support Homelessness Domestic Violence & related violence Food Childcare Utility Assistance Rent Assistance Medication Needs

What We Do Connect students to resources Community resources On-campus resources (Counseling; Academic Advising; Career & Employment Services; Academic Support Services; Service Learning; TRiO Services; Career & Technical Education)

Counselors Provide: Academic counseling Career counseling and assessment Personal counseling and assessment Workshops and trainings Consultation for faculty and staff Meramec Contact: 314-984-7526

ACCESS OFFICE/DisAbility Services Individual advising & academic counseling Classroom accommodations Support personnel (interpreters, readers, writers and note takers) Assistive technology Alternate format Referrals to and liaison with campus and community resources Referrals for LD/ADHD diagnosis Advocacy, study skills and consumer training Contact: Linda Nissenbaum, MA, CPCC, PCC Manager, Access Office, disAbility Support Services lnissenbaum@stlcc.edu 314-984-7654

Career & Employment Services Résumé writing Job search Career Research assistance Internships Networking Workshops on employment related topics Career and job fairs E-Recruiting, an online job search service Contact: Jacqueline Meaders-Booth, Manager jmeadersbooth@stlcc.edu 314-984-7611

Academic Support Services Free tutoring (Professional Tutoring, Peer Tutoring) Supplemental Instruction Study Skills/Time Management Assistance Computer Labs Contact: Cynthia Clausen, Manager cclausen@stlcc.edu 314-984-7877

TRiO Services Academic Coaching and Advising Tutoring College Survival Workshops Personal Assistance Transfer Planning to 4-year colleges (Transfer sessions and campus visits) Supplemental Grant and Aid Advising Contact: Sanela Mesic, Director smesic@stlcc.edu 314-984-7303

Service Learning Fostering community awareness and partnership Provides hands-on experience Connecting the “classroom” with the “real world” Opportunities to Network Contact: Debbie Corson, Coordinator dcorson2@stlcc.edu 314-984-7234

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Displaced Homemaker/Single Parent Grant Transfer HS specific H.S. credits towards an Associate in Applied Science degree or certificate program. Contact: Diana Johnson, Coordinator djohnson581@stlcc.edu 314-984-7586

Academic Advising Course Selection Degree Requirements  Career Information Advising Course Selection Degree Requirements Graduation Checks Student Referrals Transfer Advising Contact: Misha Clincy, Interim Manager 314-984-7581

Communication & Information Sharing What Else do we do? Communication & Information Sharing Provide information on current programs, policies, and events that can further assist them

Serve as a liaison to Family Support Division Applications available on campus; can be mailed for the student. Attendance verification for students who receive government assistance

Crisis Intervention Referrals Advocacy Crisis Counseling Assist students in problem-solving barriers

Ongoing Assessments of Needs and Potential Barriers STLCC Childcare Grant (CCAMPIS Grant) https://www.stlcc.edu/Document_Library/CCAMPIS-App.pdf   Educational Workshops (budgeting, Healthy Eating, Parenting Skills, Safety at Home, Healthy Relationships, Bystander Interventions, Transferring to 4-year colleges, etc)

Provide Assistance for Basic Needs Phone Access & Computer Access/Printer Provide Assistance for Basic Needs Food—Brown Bag Café (BBC) Campus Food Pantry Daily Meal Access Groceries for home Fresh produce through our Mobile Market, BBC on the Go Basic supplies Emergency Funds Emergency Gifts Cards

Student Support Event Adopt-A-STLCC Student & Family (an anonymous event) Thanksgiving Assistance BBC on The Go Stop N Take (students can get free clothes and other items) Awareness & Education through: Classroom Presentations Newsletters Grant Writing, etc.

Follow-up on Incident Reports

Who We Serve All STLCC students (with no exception) Prospective students Alumni

How do students get to us? Counselors Self-referred Walk-ins Referrals from instructors and other staff Other Departments (especially Financial Aid, Admissions, TRiO) Incident reports

Our Community Partnerships Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Circle of Concern St. Louis Area Foodbank Operation Food The Foundation

Our Challenges Limited Housing Options Free psychiatric services Free healthcare services in the community and on campus

Questions? Thank You!