Section 281.25.17. Pathway navigators.

         25.17(1) A community college may use moneys for the PACE program to employ pathway navigators to assist students applying for or enrolled in eligible pathways for academic career and employment projects.

         25.17(2) Pathway navigators shall provide services and support to aid students in selecting PACE projects that will result in gainful, quality, in-state employment and to ensure students are successful once enrolled in PACE projects. Services the pathway navigators may provide include but are not limited to the following:

            a.               Interviewing and selecting students for enrollment in PACE projects.

            b.               Assessing students’ skills, interests, and previous academic and work experience for purposes of placement in PACE projects.

            c.               Working with students to develop academic and career plans and to adjust such plans as needed.

            d.               Assisting students in applying for and receiving resources for financial aid and other forms of tuition assistance.

            e.               Assisting students with the admissions process, remedial education, academic credit transfer, meeting assessment requirements, course registration, and other procedures necessary for successful completion of PACE projects.

            f.               Assisting in identifying and resolving obstacles to students’ successful completion of PACE projects.

            g.               Connecting students with useful college resources or outside support services such as access to child care, transportation, and tutoring assistance, as needed.

            h.               Maintaining ongoing contact with students enrolled in PACE projects and ensuring students are making satisfactory progress toward the successful completion of projects.

            i.                Providing support to students transitioning from remedial education, short-term training, and classroom experience to employment.

            j.                Coordinating activities with community-based organizations that serve as key recruiters for PACE projects and assisting students throughout the recruitment process.

            k.               Coordinating adult basic education services.

[ARC 1875C, IAB 2/18/15, effective 3/25/15]