Bell Ringer Index Card Activity Please complete your index card with the listed information. 1. Name 2. Institution 3. Position 4. Contact Information Email Address, Work Address, & Phone Number 5. Disney Alumni? Yes/No 6. Interesting Fact about Yourself
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Implementing Disney Internships and Program into America s Community Colleges Suzanne H. Goodall, Ed.D., Eastern WVC&TC Cynthia L. Gissy, Ed.D., WVU at Parkersburg NACCTEP Conference March 7, 2015
Eastern WVC&TC Demographics Public, Coeducational, State-Supported, Comprehensive Community & Technical College Established March 21, 1999 Serves the Citizens of a Six County Region Responsibility District in Eastern West Virginia
Eastern WVC&TC Demographics Continued College Provides: 1. Associate Degrees and Certificate Programs 2. Skill Set Certifications 3. Courses 4. Workforce Education Programs 5. Personal Enrichment Courses Meeting Employer Needs *Eastern facilitates economic development and encourages life-long learning.
Eastern WVC&TC Education Shepherd University 2 + 2 Agreement Courses to Begin During Fall Semester, 2015 Currently Have One Graduate A Pioneer Upon Completion of Program, Students Earn K 6 Multi-Subject Certification & B.A. in Elementary Education Partnerships
WVU Parkersburg Partnership Courses Started Fall Semester, 2014 Approximately 25 Students Currently in Program Upon Completion of Program, Students earn K 6 Multi-Subject Certification & B.A. in Elementary Education
WVU at Parkersburg Education Division Program Established in 1991 Elementary Certification Grades K 6 Middle School Certifications Math English Social Studies Science Early Education Pre-K-K
WVU at Parkersburg Demographics Stand Alone Community College Regional Campus of West Virginia University Approximately 2,600 Students Offers 5 Baccalaureate Degrees Non-Residential Campus College and Programs Accredited
Disney College Program What is it? What are the benefits for students?
Disney College Program Continued When can students participate? What is involved? What is the cost to your institution? What is the cost to students?
Start Magical Experiences Three Steps 1. Survey students. 2. Make arrangements. 3. Establish Internships.
Survey Students 1. What is your gender? 2. What is your age? 3. What is your major? 4. What is your marital status? 5. How many people are living in your household? 6. How would you rate your knowledge of the Disney College Program? 7. Do you have the flexibility to relocate to either Florida or California? 8. Would you be able to finance your own transportation? 9. If Financial Assistance were available, would you be interested in participating?
Data Frequency Results Eastern WVC&TC Rate of Return = 82% Gender *Female = 77% Age *22 35 = 38% Major Business = 45% Marital Status *Single = 79% People in Household *Self & Living with Parents = 34% Knowledge *I know nothing about the program. = 64% WVU at Parkersburg Rate of Return = 84% Gender *Female = 81% Age *22 35 = 44% Major Education = 96% Marital Status *Single = 73% People in Household *Self & Living with Parents = 50% Knowledge *I know nothing about the program. = 66%
Data Frequency Results Cont. Eastern WVC&TC WVU at Parkersburg Flexibility *I do not have the flexibility. = 56% Finance Own Transportation Yes, I could finance my own transportation = 51% Financial Assistance Yes, I would be interested. = 59% Flexibility - *I do not have the flexibility. = 71% Finance Own Transportation No, I could not finance my own transportation. = 69% Financial Assistance No, I would not be interested. = 63%
70 Eastern WVC&TC - Chart One 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Gender Age Major Marital Status 1 2 3 4 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Eastern WVC&TC - Chart Two People in Household Knowledge Flexibility Financing Financial Assistance 1 2 3 4 5 6
WVU Parkersburg Data - Chart One 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Gender Age Major Marital Status 1 2 3 4 40 WVU at Parkersburg Data - Chart Two 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 People in Household Knowledge Flexibility Financing Financial Assistance 1 2 3 4 5 6
Data Comments Eastern WVC&TC WVU at Parkersburg With my work schedule, I would not be able to go. If I had the time, I would go. I think this would be a great opportunity. This is the greatest idea ever. This is a great program. If I wasn t married, I would go. My mother did something similar and enjoyed the experience. However, we lived in Florida at the time. I think it would be a good idea, but I would need more information. I don t see how it would apply to people in the Elementary Education Program.
Make Arrangements Read and Explore Disney Website and Contact Information http://cp.disneycareers.com/en/programcomponents/overview http://cp.disneycareers.com/en/programcomponents/learning/course-syllabi http://cp.disneycareers.com/en/programcomponents/living/fees/
Establish Internships Review Curriculum in Your Programs Advise Students Regarding a Good Time for Internships During their College Career Have Former Disney Alumni Share their Experiences with Students
Inspirational Closing Thought Whatever you do, do it well. Do it so well that when people see you do it they will want to come back and see you do it again and they will want to bring others and show them how well you do what you do. - Walt Disney
Group Work Ten Minutes 1. Discuss what you feel are the benefits of students participating in the Disney College Program and list them. 2. Discuss if you feel there is an interest in your student population for the Disney College Program to be implemented at your institution. 3. Brainstorm for ideas regarding financial assistance that your institutions can implement to help students who may have financial barriers.
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