The IDILE Program
IDILE is an academic and
community-mentoring program that focuses on African American
students, but will accept all students. The program provides
services and support to help insure students transfer to
a four year school be it a U.C. system or a CSU system.
This is done in part by combining an English 125 college
writing course with an English 126, College Reading course,
and English 1A, Composition course, math 1, elementary algebra
course, along with two African American study courses, a
career planning course, and a study skills course. If the
student is transferring to a CSU school, then the student
will meet fifteen units of required courses in the CSU system.
If the student is transferring to a U.C. system school then
the student will meet the writing portion, the humanities
portion, and the study skills portion of the transfer program.
These classes begin to prepare the students for life in
the college environment.
When an IDILE student comes
into the IDILE Program the first issue is to determine to what
school the student would like to transfer. Once this is established,
we begin to prepare a student educational plan, based on the
school of choice by that individual. If a student is able to
decide on a major, it then becomes an easier task to assist that
student. If the student is unclear of what their major is, we
assist them in the career planning class to narrow down what
their choice of major will be. Students' classes are selected
and guided by the IDILE counselor for two semesters when they
are screened into the program. This is done for every IDILE student,
so that they avoid taking classes that are unnecessary, and are
able to meet their major requirements. As you can see, the initial
moment students are accepted into the program, we begin to prepare
them for the transfer process.
IDILE is a yearlong program
in terms of length of time. When students come to the end of
their year in the IDILE Program, the counselor plans their schedule
for the next academic year while they are at Fresno City College.
Again, the counselor wants to be assured that the student is
remaining on track to transfer. While a student is in the IDILE
Program, they receive specialized teaching, counseling, and mentoring
to help them to become successful. The counselor, during the
entire year that the student spends in the IDILE Program, is
committed to assuring that the student will transfer. The counselor
performs such duties as assisting with the transfer application,
assisting with filling out the financial aid application, and
reminding students of the dates to turn in their applications.
The counselor might also write letters of recommendations on
behalf of students to assist them in getting into a particular
school. In some cases the counselor becomes active in communicating
verbally with the receiving schools.
The counselor's participation
in the classroom is vital to the student's success because
it affords the counselor an opportunity to know what is
going on in the classroom, and to know what is necessary
for students to complete classroom assignments. It also
gives the counselor an everyday contact with the students.
Students during the year are expected to participate in
an on campus orientation that assists them in getting acclimated
to the campus. At this orientation the mentor's are also
asked to attend. This is considered a get acquainted session
for both the mentor's and the students. At the end of the
year IDILE host an annual banquet that honors its outstanding
students and mentors, and it affords families an opportunity
to have first hand experience of the goals and functions
of the IDILE Program.
IDILE has its own specialized
instructors that teach the IDILE experience. We provide study
groups that directly increase a student's performance in their
educational experience. The study groups focuses on the IDILE
classes, but will also include classes that students are currently
taking. Students are required to participate in five hours of
study group a week. These study groups will involve other students
sharing their skills with each other, combined with the counselor's
experience. The IDILE counselor participates in the African American
Studies.
Each student that is involved
in the program has a mentor in the community. This mentor is
a person of an academic background that reflects that of the
particular student that they are assigned. This is a mentor that
the student chooses in conjunction with the counselor. The mentor
might guide, and help the student to achieve success by offering
advice, giving support, and meeting with the student on a regular
basis to assist in other aspects of the student's life. IDILE
provides services to thirty five to forty students a year.
What is the IDILE Experience?
This is an opportunity for students to build camaraderie with
peers and develop relationships with mentor. IDILE students assume
leadership roles in the classroom and in the community.
Program Highlights Includes
- Leadership courses designed
to build self-esteem, and to promote academic success
- Guest speakers and specialty
workshops
- Field trips
- Study groups
- Mentoring by local business
and industry leaders
- Specially trained Counselors
and instructors committed to helping you succeed at FCC.
Program
Fall Semester
- English 125: College
Writing Skills
- English
126: College Reading
Skills
- African American Studies 1:
African American Culture
- Guidance Studies 47A: College
Study Skills
Spring Semester
- English 1A: Writing and Composition
- African American Studies 3:
African American Art
- Math 101: Elementary
Algebra
- Guidance Studies 48: Career
Planning
Eligibility
In order to become eligible
for the program, you must:
- Take an English and Math placement
test
- Test at English 125 and
English 126 levels
- Complete a program application
- Be interviewed by the IDILE
Counselor
- Be recommended to the program
by a community leader
Requirements
- Enroll in the IDILE program
for a year
- Enroll in all IDILE classes
- Attend study groups five hours
per week
- Meet with the IDILE Counselor
throughout the semester and complete a student educational plan
- Meet with Mentors monthly
during the semester
- Have an interest in transferring
to a four-year university
- Have an interest in community,
family, education and be committed to the African American experience
How to Register
Contact Geraldine Santos
or Ken Simien at the counseling center:
E-mail: gerri.santos
@fresnocitycollege.edu
Or
Counseling Center: room 213,
located on the second floor of the Student Services Building.
Phone Number: (559) 442-8226 ext. 8631
IDILE Office: Room 224, located
on the second floor of the FCC Bookstore. Phone Number: (559)
442-8226 ext 8643.
The IDILE Team
The IDILE team is committed
to providing students the best education possible. We are dedicated
to assuring that our students will move on to a four-year college
and be successful. We assist them in meeting their maximum potentials.
We are the guides to the road for success.
Geraldine Santos is the IDILE
Program Coordinator. She has been the IDILE Counselor since fall
l996. She has a wide range of counseling experience, and is a
California Licensed Marriage Family Therapist.
Kehinde Solwazi is the African
American Studies Instructor, and has been employed by the
district for over twenty-nine years. He has traveled to
Africa, has been a guest speaker at various workshops, and
each day a new student brings him a new challenge.
Gennean Brown is the English
Writing Instructor. She demands the best from our students.
She insists on quality work from them. She pushes her students
to become better writers, because she feels that writing
is the essence for success. Ms. Brown says, "I am a
language person"; she also speaks Spanish.
Ceroasetta Simba is the
English Reading instructor. She brings many years of teaching
experience and patience to our students. She joined the
IDILE team during the academic year 2001.
James Ross is our Mathematics
Instructor. He brings over fifteen years of experience to the
program. He works well with students, and is committed to their
success.
Ken Simienis the program
counselor, and she is responsible for the everyday functions
of the program.
Ideally
Developing
Internalizing
Logic, Learning, and Linguistics
Energetically, Enthusiastically,
and
Eternally
If you want to know
Which way to go
Then IDILE is the program
To which you should go
All of your questions
Are answered there
The program coordinator will
handle you with care
You'll get your counseling
and mentoring too
Is what the program has to
offer?
This program is designed
To help you achieve
You can do well
But you must believe
Believe in yourself
Do your best
Shoot for the top
Don't settle for less.
Also See:
Also See:
The IDILE Program
The CalWORKS Program
The Puente
Program
USEAA
Program
TRDP
Americorp
Disabled
Students Programs & Services (DSP&S)
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