The LISTO (Liberal and Integral Studies for Transfer Opportunity) Program is a new federally-funded Program which will be implementing learning communities at Porterville College over the next five years. The program has been active at the College of the Sequoias for five years and, thanks to funding from the Department of Education will begin being offered at Porterville College in the Fall of 2005. The program is dedicated to academic achievement to facilitate transferring successfully to a four-year university. LISTO is a word that can be translated as “Ready” or Smart” in Spanish – a fitting acronym to represent the goals of the program.
The program is targeted toward low-income students who may need assistance transitioning to post-secondary education. Participating in LISTO involves enrolling in specific learning communities that help build academic and social networks between students, faculty and staff.
Because LISTO students are part of a learning community, they become part of a powerful peer network, part of a team where they are valued as they go through challenging classes together. LISTO assists students in developing the motivation to learn by making a commitment to academic success and provides a supportive atmosphere designed to make them feel at home on our campuses.
Activities throughout the year include an orientation which gives them a chance to interact with each other and with their teachers plus the LISTO Program staff before school begins.
The LISTO Program – helping students like you achieve their goals and dreams!
To find out more about the Program contact Miguel Ruelas @ (559) 791-2207.
LISTO is a joint project of Porterville College and College of the Sequoias.
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