Post-Secondary Coaching & The 4 C’s to College Success:

How and Why It WorksDr. Toinette Gunn, VP of Programs

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Why Our Mission is Important

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Healy, K., Nagaoka, J., & Michelman, V. (2014). The educational attainment of Chicago Public Schools students: A focus on four-year college degrees. Consortium on Chicago School Research.

Chicago Scholars’ Response…

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Prepare Students

for College.

1 Support themTo and Through

College. Almost 90% Graduate.

2Leadership Training &

Job Placement

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LAU

NCH

- • Adult Mentors

• 1 on 1 College

Counseling

• College Search &

Selection

• Onsite

Admissions

Forum

LIF

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• Peer Mentors

• Connections at

Home & On-

Campus

• Supportive

Community

• Exclusive

Scholarships

LEAD

• Career Mentoring

• Network of

Professionals &

70+ Corporate

Partners

• Exclusive Job

Opportunities

COLLEGE ACCESS! COLLEGE SUCCESS!

SUCCESS BEYOND!

: A 7-Year Program

Chicago Scholars Outcomes

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Sources: University of Chicago Consortium on School Research & CPS Office of Accountability

Student Profile & Demographics

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Building Scholars’ Social Capital

College Counseling ProgramHighlights

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College Persistence:What the Research Says

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Potential Indicators of College Persistence

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4 C’s to College Success: In Theory

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ACTIVITY:WHAT IS YOUR WEAKEST C?

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The 4 C’s to College Success: In Practice

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Chicago Scholars’The 4 C’s to College Success: In Practice

Persistence Team Highlights

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Programmatic Challenges

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Suggestions for Expanding or Enhancing Your Persistence Programming

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References

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