It Takes All Of Us, Working Together
Our workplaces, our departments, our programs all have sets of rules, protocols, and language – unique cultures unto themselves. To achieve the goals of early outreach, it is important to communicate carefully and frequently, and to understand the role(s) each partner plays to create a college-going culture within the various communities that nurture our students. Understanding each entity’s needs and roles contributes to success. Following is a general outline of duties and responsibilities that may be helpful in creating a successful environment for early outreach:
Middle School Administration (A principal or counselor, for example)
- Provide leadership and support mechanisms that foster student success.
- Meet staff, program(s), student and community needs.
- Meet staff, program(s), student and community needs.
- Satisfy school district priorities, procedures and protocol.
- Assign lead staff for projects and activities.
- Successfully communicate.
- Fiscal knowledge and negotiation skills.
- Know the school’s and school district’s calendar.
Middle School Program/Activity Director (A GEAR UP Program Specialist, for example)
- Satisfy program requirements: mission, staff needs, procedures and protocol.
- Work with school staff, as assigned by school administration.
- Successfully communicate.
- Fiscal knowledge and negotiation skills.
- Know the school’s and school district’s calendar.
College Event Coordinator (College GEAR UP staff or College Admissions staff, for example)
- Satisfy department’s mission, procedures and protocol.
- Understand campus opportunities, programs and services.
- Partner with programs and schools to foster college-going culture.
- Successfully communicate.
- Understand campus limitations and safety protocol.
- Fiscal knowledge and negotiation skills.
- Know your campus’ calendar and capabilities.
For more information, access this link: Teamwork.