Moving Forward: The Future of the OPTYCs Mentoring & Networking Efforts

POSTER

Abstract

The OPTYCs grant supported many great things in the Two Year College (TYC) ecosystem. A collection of mentoring and networking groups were built as part of the program. Unfortunately the funding for OPTYCs was terminated in May of 2025. The co-directors of the program will continue to facilitate the groups so that the participants can still derive benefit from the community they create. Additionally the co-directors will seek to create new groups as needed. This poster will share their thinking, and provide the opportunity for feedback.

Presenters

  • David Marasco

    Foothill College

Authors

  • David Marasco

    Foothill College

  • Matthew Cass

    Southwestern Community College