{"id":23106,"date":"2021-08-30T14:52:42","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T21:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/tpsss\/?page_id=23106"},"modified":"2024-10-21T10:03:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T17:03:59","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/tpsss\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4px||5px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#dbdbdb&#8221; min_height=&#8221;117.2px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;6px|auto|4px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||18px|||&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|5px|5px|5px|5px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Architects Daughter|700|||||||&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Architects Daughter|700|||||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px||10px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Have a quick question about Teacher Prep Student Support Services?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">If you can&#8217;t find what you&#8217;re looking for, please reach out to our Director, Sheree Solario, at <a href=\"mailto:solarios@wou.edu\">solarios@wou.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;2px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;17px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Q: How is TPSSS funded?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;19px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">TPSSS is federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Q: What is a Peer Mentor?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;19px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Peer Mentors are largely responsible for programming and outreach to their fellow TPSSS members. Here are a few of their responsibilities:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Coordinate events and workshops for SSS students.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Outreach to the WOU community (class visits, student organizations, visiting student groups, etc.) to inform students about the SSS program and how to apply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mentor\/outreach to current SSS students.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Marketing and event promotion utilizing various strategies, including social media.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have a question about the program or just want to talk to another student who\u2019s in a similar position as you, feel free to reach out to one of our Peer Mentors!<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Q: Can I be a part of WOU\u2019s Student Enrichment Program (SEP) and TPSSS?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;19px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unfortunately, no. Due to SEP also being a federally funded TRIO program, participation in only <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">one<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> program at <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">one time<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is allowed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Q: Is there a limit to the number of students TPSSS can serve?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;19px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span>Yes, our program is limited in the amount of students we can serve (140 students).<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Q: Do I have to meet every eligibility criteria to be admitted into TPSSS?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;19px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>No! In order to qualify for the program, you must <strong>be working towards your first undergraduate degree in teaching<\/strong> <em>and<\/em> meet <strong>one<\/strong> of the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a &#8220;first generation&#8221; undergraduate college student.<\/li>\n<li>Meet federal financial eligibility requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Have a documented disability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Each application that is submitted goes through a review process to determine the student&#8217;s eligibility\u00a0and need.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Q: Is there a deadline to apply for the program?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;19px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span>Currently, there is no set deadline and we are accepting applications! <a href=\"https:\/\/botform.compansol.com\/221725240214039\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply today<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Q: Can I apply for TPSSS as a transfer student?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;19px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span>Yes, transfer students are welcome to apply!<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Q: What is the ORELA?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;19px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<div id=\"dvmsgContainer\">\n<p><span>ORELA stands for <b>Oregon Educator Licensure Assessments.\u00a0<\/b>The ORELA program consists of educator licensure tests designed to measure a candidate&#8217;s knowledge and skills in relation to applicable Oregon standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Under Oregon law, educators must hold the appropriate license prior to beginning employment in a public school or Education Service District. 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