Program Purpose: EOPS assists low income and educationally disadvantaged students with support services and financial assistance to successfully overcome obstacles to achieve their educational goals.

Program Description:  Extended Opportunity Programs and Services Office (EOPS) provides programs and services over, above, and in addition to the regular educational programs of the College and is designed to assist educationally and economically disadvantaged students to be successful in their educational program at Ventura College.

COLLEGE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Communication
2. Information Competency
3. Social Interaction and Life Skills

SERVICE UNIT OUTCOMES:

1. EOPS/CARE program students will acknowledge that EOPS/CARE program and services increased their academic confidence and academic goal clarity.
2. EOPS/CARE students will demonstrate satisfaction with the program’s support services at the end of each term.
3. EOP/CARE students will demonstrate that utilization of EOPS programs and services is a valuable aid for their college success.