Cardinal Achievement Program

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Cardinal Achievement Program (CAP) is a new initiative directly addressing success outcomes, completion rates, and other equity gaps at Skagit Valley College (SVC) for first generation and income qualifying students.

CAP coaches will implement a coaching model into advising that provides students with personalized mentoring, proactive academic interventions, and an increased connection to campus resources.

Who we are

CAP is a new initiative created to directly address success outcomes, completion rates, and other equity gaps at SVC for 200 students. CAP coaches will create and implement a model that provides personalized coaching and mentoring throughout their college career, provide academic interventions when needed, and an increased connection to campus and our larger SVC community. CAP will also lead Summer Bridge cohort programs for approximately 70 local high school seniors.

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Program Services:

Summer Bridge Program for high school seniors
Personalized success coaching
College navigation mentoring
Connection to SVC resources
Career exploration and guidance
Financial literacy support (WASFA, FAFSA, and Scholarships)
Enrichment activities such as college campus visits, attending conferences and networking opportunities, as well as additional community building and co-curricular activities

Program Eligibility

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You identify as a first-generation college student.

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You are a graduating senior from any high school within Island, San Juan, or Skagit counties.

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You plan to attend SVC with a fall start.

Interested? Fill out the form.

Summer Bridge Program Request Information

Meet the Team

Veronica Perez, MS, AT-Ret.
Cardinal Achievement Program Manager | Coach
Office: C-180 A
Email: veronica.perez@skagit.edu
Phone: 360.416.7708

Veronica (they/them) is bringing 10 years of higher education experience to the Cardinal Achievement Program. They formally served as the Certified Athletic Trainer for Cardinal Athletics from 2013-2019. They have a passion for helping others and is excited to return to Skagit.

Alondra Batista
Cardinal Achievement Program Coach
Office: C-180 B
Email: alondra.batista@skagit.edu
Phone: 360.416.7984

Alondra (she/her) is a graduate of SVC’s BASAM program and brings invaluable lived experience as a Skagit Valley community member. She is eager to help kick-off this program and enjoys exploring her cultural roots while traveling with her family.