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SPRING 2022
INSPIRE Scholars: INSPIRING STUDENTS PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE AND RESILIENCE IN EDUCATION The College of the Canyons Inspire Scholars program exists to improve access to higher education for current/former foster youth; increase retention, graduation and transfer rates and promote student learning and development.
INSPIRE offers a variety of support resources to students • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Educational and Career Counseling Priority Registration Textbook Vouchers Meal Cards Transportation Grants School Supply Assistance Academic Advocacy Progress Monitoring Financial Aid & Enrollment Support Food and Snacks Access to Shower Facilities Personal Care Supplies Social Work Intern available Mental Health Referrals
“I am a former foster youth student in the INSPIRE Scholars program at College of the Canyons. Being in the foster care system is an extremely unfortunate situation, but I was able to turn a negative impact in my life into something positive because of INSPIRE Scholars. I am grateful for my two counselors, Dora Lozano and Lauren Imai, who have been a constant support system for me while in the program. Being part of INSPIRE Scholars has paved a path for my future that I once thought would never be possible; because of their constant support and encouragement, I will be graduating in June and transferring to CSU Channel Islands in the fall to continue my education!”
To learn more about the INSPIRE Scholars program, please visit https://www.canyons.edu/studentservices/inspire/ The 2022 Silver Spur Celebration honoring Bruce Fortine will help support the INSPIRE Scholars program. Please visit COCFoundation.com for more information about Silver Spur.
Student Spotlight ores
l F a l il n a t n i u Q Chayliel
Clarissa Campos
Chayliel Quintanilla Flores is a second-year student at College of the Canyons majoring in filmmaking. Through various Media Entertainment Arts courses, Chayliel gained a better understanding for the process of creating a film including scriptwriting, cinematography, editing, and directing. As she aspires to a career in the video production field, Chayliel enjoys experimenting with cameras, editing software and the other amazing tools the MEA department has to offer. Through her experience at College of the Canyons, Chayliel also learned the importance of networking with her peers and maintaining an open mind for new learning opportunities. Now in her final months at COC, Chayliel continues to cherish every moment with the connections she has made here and use her experiences as steppingstones to achieve a career in the media industry.