Cardinal Achievement Program
Cardinal Achievement Program (CAP) is a new initiative directly addressing success outcomes, completion rates, and other equity gaps at Skagit Valley College (51³Ô¹Ï) 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 51³Ô¹Ï 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 51³Ô¹Ï community. CAP will also lead Summer Bridge cohort programs for approximately 70 local high school seniors.
Program Services:
- Summer Bridge Program for high school seniors
- Personalized success coaching
- College navigation mentoring
- Connection to 51³Ô¹Ï 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
You identify as a first-generation college student.
You are a graduating senior from any high school within Island, San Juan, or Skagit counties.
You plan to attend 51³Ô¹Ï with a fall start.
Interested? Fill out the form.
Summer Bridge Program
Meet the Team
Cardinal Achievement Program Manager | Coach
Office: C-180 A
Email: veronica.perez@skagit.edu
Phone: 360.416.7708
Cardinal Achievement Program Coach
Office: C-180 B
Email: alondra.batista@skagit.edu
Phone: 360.416.7984
Need Help?
For questions regarding eligibility requirements, please contact: cap@skagit.edu