Quest Orientation

QUEST is a unique online orientation opportunity for African American males at JSCC who are first-time freshmen. During QUEST, students will engage in various workshops to help with the transition to college. Workshops include topics such as college success, accessing online class resources, study tips, and planning your degree path. These sessions will provide support for 8 weeks during the Fall 2020 semester so that students are better able to succeed in their journey at JSCC.

QUEST will be held via Zoom on the following Mondays: August 31, September 14, September 21, September 28, October 5, October 19, October 26, and November 2 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Attendees will receive a stipend of $300. We can only accept 25 students, so our preference is students who are able to attend each weekly session of QUEST.

It is expected that QUEST participants attend all live sessions on time. Please note that receiving the stipend is based on attendance. One excused absence is permitted; however, to receive full points for a missed session, students must meet with a QUEST leader to make up the missed session.

QUEST attendees will be required to have their video and sound enabled during the weekly Zoom sessions which will also require access to reliable internet.

The QUEST application deadline is Monday, August 26, 2020 at 11:59 pm. You must be enrolled at JSCC by the QUEST application deadline. You must also complete the online Great Expectations Orientation in addition to the QUEST orientation. The committee will contact the 25 chosen attendees by August 28. If you have questions, please contact Kara Reeves at (731)424-3520 ext. 50434 or kreeves9@jscc.edu.

Filling out this application does not guarantee your spot in QUEST. Accepted students will be contacted on 8/27/20.

Name

Phone

Email

Address

City

High School Attended

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Address

Emergency Contact Phone

College Major

Have you completed Great Expectations, JSCC’s online Orientation?

Yes

No

A first generation college student is a student whose parents/legal guardians have not received a college degree. Are you a first generation college student?

Yes

No

QUEST requires that you have your video and sound enabled during each weekly Zoom session which will require access to reliable internet. The college has some laptops that students can borrow if needed. They are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Do you have access to a device with a camera and audio that can be enabled during the weekly Zoom sessions as well as access to reliable internet?

Yes, I have my own device with a camera and audio that can be enabled during the weekly Zoom sessions as well as access to reliable internet.

I have reliable internet but will need to borrow a device from JSCC.

Receiving the $300 stipend for QUEST is based on attendance. We prefer students who can participate each day for the full 2 hours, but you MUST be able to attend at least 7 of the 8 sessions to receive the stipend. Which days will you attend QUEST? Check all that apply.

August 31

September 14

September 21

September 28

October 19

October 26

November 2

Please tell us why you would like to participate in QUEST.

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