Quinsigamond Community College

Quinsigamond Community College

Adult Community Learning Center

ABE/Pre-GED/GED Program

FY2009

Student Name: ______

Interviewer Name: ______

Date: ___ / ___ / 200 ___

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Starting Date: ___ / ___ / 200 ___

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Quinsigamond Community College

Adult Community Learning Center

What brings you to the QCC Adult Community Learning Center?

POSITIVE FORCES

RELATIONSHIPS
Friends/family/colleagues
My child/children
My determination
My boss
Other?
GOALS
To get my GED
To help my children
To be a role model for my children
To get a job
To get a better job
To go to college
To become a citizen
Other?
LIFE SUPPORTS
Child care
Conditions at home
Mandatory participation
Flexible work schedule
Other?
INSTRUCTION/PROGRAM SUPPORTS
Program quality
Teacher
Other students
Curriculum/teaching methods
Supportive staff
Other?
OTHER POSITIVE FORCES

Quinsigamond Community College

Adult Community Learning Center

What may make it hard for you to continue coming to class here, to the QCC Adult Community Learning Center?

NEGATIVE FORCES

RELATIONSHIPS
Unsupportive friends/family/colleagues
Unsupportive boss
Fear of letting other people down
Other?
LIFE DEMANDS
Conditions at home
Childcare needs
Work demands
Transportation
Own/family health
Lack of time
Age
Weather
Money concerns
Fatigue
Other?
NEGATIVE THOUGHTS ABOUT YOURSELF
Feeling not motivated enough
Lack of confidence
Fear of failure
Fear of not succeeding
It takes too much time
OTHER NEGATIVE FORCES

Quinsigamond Community College

Adult Community Learning Center

Interview Questions

1)  Why did you decide to come to our program?

2)  What grade did you finish at school?

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3)  What has your educational experience been like?

4)  Which subject did you enjoy the most at school and why?

5)  Which subject did you enjoy the least at school and why?

6)  What are your interests outside of school?

7)  What motivates you to come to our program?

8)  What are your short-term goals (within next year)?

9)  What are your long-term goals (within the next 5 years)?

10)  Is there any extra help you think you need from our program?

11)  Can you make the commitment to attend class three times a week and be on time?

12)  Can you make the commitment to come to class from January till June 2009 (or until you get your GED)?

QCC Adult Community Learning Center GED Interview