Owens Community College: Findlay Campus

Bridges out of Poverty

Advising Checklist

• Childcare
• Books and supplies
• Computer access
• General support
• Finances
• Study time
• Transportation

Demographics

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• Disability services
• Mental health services
• Veteran services
• Balance
• Community Resources

Demographics

Fall 2013

Academic Advising at Owens

• 155 veteran students
• 50.8% first generation students
• 76 international students
• 85.8% White, 6.3% Hispanic, 3.5% Black, 2.1% unknown (all other percentages under 1%)
• Average age: 26.8

Mission: Owens Community College Academic Advising engages, challenges, and supports a diverse student population to assist students in achieving their educational and career goals.

• Enrollment: 2,002 at Findlay (about 19,000 total)
• 40.5% male, 59.5% female
• 47.1% full-time, 52.9% part-time
• Average high school GPA: 2.77
• 96.9% in-state residents

ABLE Program

Adult Basic and Literacy Education

• GED Preparation courses
• ACT Compass Preparation (College placement test)
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Implications for higher education and student affairs

Tall Timbers Industrial Park

Owens Community College: Findlay Campus

HHPW Community Action Program

Industry in Findlay

Hancock, Hardin, Wyandot, Putnam

Findlay, Ohio

Programs/Services

HATS: "It's for everyone!"

Zone 1 = $1.50 (Within Findlay)

Zone 2 = $2.50 (Outside Findlay/Within Hancock)

7:15am First Pickup

9:45pm Last Dropoff

Monday - Saturday

Case Management (Financial Education)

Home Energy Assistance Program (Heating Costs)

Hancock Area Transportation Services

Head Start Preschool

Housing Development

Individual Development Account (Savings Account)

Microenterprise Program (Small Business Training)

Ohio Benefit Bank (apply for food stamps, medical benefits, counseling for filing taxes)

Home Weatherization Services (Energy Efficiency)

Women Infants and Children (New/Expectant Moms)

The HHWP CAC is a private, nonprofit corporation created in 1965 to combat poverty in our service area.

Mission Statement

"The HHWP Community Action Commission is dedicated to advocating on behalf of and providing direct services to the low-income residents of our service area. We are committed to creating opportunities for individuals and families to improve the quality of their lives and to assist them to obtain the skills and motivation necessary to strive for self-sufficiency."

The Role of OCC

• Workforce and Community Services Department
• Dedicated to community education and corporate training
• Know the population they are serving
• Technological training

Findlay Area

Findlay Community Tour

Western Quadrant

Southern Quadrant

Tall Timbers Area

Crystal Avenue