Welcome to the Idaho Learning Partnership Higher Education Connector Training! This training will give you the tools and resources necessary for you to guide librarians in Idaho to help students on their higher education journey.
Program Mission
The Idaho Learning Partnership program’s mission is to develop a network of library staff who can expand awareness of educational opportunities for those living in Idaho’s rural communities. Through this network, Idaho’s rural residents will ultimately enhance their career options and economic opportunities.
Class Mission
This program develops and trains library staff, referred to as “higher education connectors” to increase awareness of higher education programs, facilitate basic advising and function as a local resource for veterans, parents, traditional students, nontraditional students and underrepresented residents of rural Idaho.
Training
In this portion of the training we hope to equip you with basic information about higher education opportunities in Idaho.
By the end of this Phase you will be able to:
- Summarize the program’s mission- What is a Higher Educational Connector?
- Compare the different types of opportunities available throughout Idaho and support available to rural communities
- Interpret the different policies related to admissions criteria and financial aid available
- Employ the previously mentioned skills: Engage with the community and have meaningful conversations about higher education
This phase is of the training we will be covering the following :
- What is a Higher Education Connector?
- Higher education in Idaho
- Exploring financial benefits
- Marketing Plan