The Student Services Institute (SSI) consists of three courses scheduled periodically throughout the year

• Foundations of Student Services
  Designed for any MCCCD employee who would like to learn more about the foundational theories and best practices of the profession of Student Affairs.
• Foundations of Student Affairs Management 
  Appropriate for any MCCCD employee who is currently working as a supervisor or manager of a student services department, or, for employees who are looking to advance into management positions.
• Foundations of Developmental Advising 
  Designed for any MCCCD employee who is new to academic advisement or would like to learn about this exciting area of Student Affairs.

Note: Course participation must be pre-approved by the college's Vice President of Student Affairs or designee.

Key Benefits

• Training programs are customized to the needs of MCCCD Student Services Employees
• Program Facilitators are Student Services Professionals
• Programs are scheduled to cause the least disruption of services
• Training is systemic and on-going