Elaine Kies, Ed.D., Assistant Prof. Counseling and Human Services
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It Takes a Village: Enlisting Community Agencies and Schools to Support College Student Recruitment and Retention Elaine Kies, Ed.D., Assistant Prof. Counseling and Human Services Traci Dennard, M.Ed., Undergraduate Initiatives Manager Romelia Mercado, Director, Latino and Multicultural Outreach Monica Haydee Ramos, M.Ed., Student Success Daytime Program and Chicago Teachers Partnership Program CTPP (Unable to attend conference due to emergency)
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It Takes a Village: Enlisting Community Agencies and Schools to Support College Student Recruitment and Retention. Elaine Kies, Ed.D., Assistant Prof. Counseling and Human Services Traci Dennard, M.Ed., Undergraduate Initiatives Manager - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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It Takes a Village: Enlisting Community Agencies and Schools to Support College Student
Recruitment and RetentionElaine Kies, Ed.D., Assistant Prof. Counseling and Human Services
Traci Dennard, M.Ed., Undergraduate Initiatives Manager
Romelia Mercado, Director, Latino and Multicultural Outreach
Monica Haydee Ramos, M.Ed., Student Success Daytime Program and Chicago Teachers Partnership Program CTPP (Unable to attend conference due to emergency)
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IT TAKES A VILLAGE
For the past two years National Louis University has partnered with community agencies and schools in identifying emerging leaders from underserved populations and awarding them substantial scholarships, entitled Harrison Fellowships.
This session will describe these ongoing efforts into best practices of identifying, transitioning and retaining these future leaders (http://www.nl.edu/harrisonfellows/).
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APPLICATION TO THE COUNSELING PROFESSION
High school counselors are influenced by a number of factors to provide equity in college readiness, planning,
articulation, and admission. These organizations have the goals of helping students attain higher
education:
State Standards for School Counselors
National Office for School Counselor Advocacy
State Standards for School Counselors
•Standard 8. Individual student planning – The competent school counselor understands and uses a variety of strategies to encourage students’ development of academic, personal/social, and career competencies.
•Standard 20. Social and Cultural Diversity - The competent school counselor possesses knowledge and skills to appropriately address issues of diversity, cultural difference, and change.
•Standard 21. Ethical Concerns and Legal Matters - The competent school counselor is aware of current legal issues and ethical guidelines of the profession and acts accordingly. http://www.isbe.net/profprep/CASCDvr/pdfs/23110_schcounselor.pdf
THE AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION and the
National Office for School Counselor Advocacy
announce their collaboration to elevate school counseling for all students.
http://www.counseling.org/PublicPolicy/LegislativeUpdate.aspx?AGuid=eb8b3dd4-f515-427d-adb2-f8f469e7b6be
National Office for School Counselor Advocacy
Goal:To promote the value of school counselors as leaders in school
reform, student achievement and college readiness. "Own the Turf" CampaignA national advocacy campaign to galvanize and mobilize school
counselors to own the turf of college and career readiness counseling, and to take the lead in establishing a college-going culture in their schools, districts, communities and states.
NOSCA’s National Conference: Destination Equity 2012 http://advocacy.collegeboard.org/sites/default/files/TransitionfromHighSchooltoCollegeWebinar.pdf
Eight Components of College and Career Readiness Counseling
• 1. College Aspirations• 2. Academic Planning for College and Career Readiness• 3. Enrichment and Extracurricular Engagement• 4. College and Career Exploration and Selection
Processes• 5. College and Career Assessments• 6. College Affordability Planning• 7. College and Career Admission Processes• 8. Transition from High School to College
http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/nosca/10b_2217_EightComponents_WEB_100625.pdf
STATEMENT ON Counselor Competencies Approved by the Executive Board, July 2000
Competency 2: The Ability to Understand and Promote Student Development and Achievement
Competency 3: The ability to facilitate transitions and counsel students toward the realizationof their full educational potential.
Competency 4: The Ability to Recognize, Appreciate, and Serve Cultural Differences and the Special Needs of Students and Families
Competency 7: The Demonstration of Advocacy and Leadership in Advancing the Concerns of Students.
Competency 8: The ability to organize and integrate the precollege guidance and counselingcomponents into the total school guidance program (high school). The ability to organize andsupport a college admission counseling program (college).
http://www.nacacnet.org/about/Governance/Policies/Documents/CounselorCompetencies.pdf
ASCAPosition Statements
Academic and career planningComprehensive school counseling programEducational planningEquity (NEXT SLIDE)
http://www.schoolcounselor.org/files/PS
The Professional School Counselor and Equity for All Students (Adopted 2006)
American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Position•Professional school counselors recognize and distinguish individual and group differences and strive to value all students and groups equally. Professional school counselors advocate for the equitable treatment of all students in school and in the community.
The Professional School Counselor’s Role•Professional school counselors develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes equity and access for all students. Professional school counselors are mindful of school and community perceptions of the treatment of underrepresented groups and understand the importance of collaborating with school and community groups in order to help all students succeed. http://www.schoolcounselor.org/files/PS_Equity.pdf
College Advising Guide for
Undocumented Students
Published by the Illinois Association for
College Admission Counseling
http://www.iacac.org/undocumented/
ELIZABETH HARRISON – NLU FOUNDER
HISTORY1886 – Immigrant to Chicago
Began the Chicago Kindergarten College, after various name changes, we are…
National Louis University 122 S. Michigan AvenueChicago, Illinois 60603
CELEBRATING 125 YEARSACCESS.
INNOVATION.
EXCELLENCE.
NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY3 Colleges at 8 Campuses
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCESCOLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION– Chicago - North Shore-Skokie– Elgin - Wheeling– Lisle - Tampa– Beloit - Milwaukee
EXCELLENCE• College of Education alumni have earned 57
Golden Apple Awards more than any other school of education
• NLU is ranked #1 for awarding the most graduate education degrees to African American and Latino students in the State of Illinois
NLU FACULTY-EXCELLENCEInspiring TeachersEnthusiastic PractitionersExperienced Professionals
NLU’s faculty also represents:Engaging community advocates, counselors, health care professionals, social and human services specialists.
INNOVATIONHARRISON FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Enlisting Community Agencies and Schools to Support College Student
Recruitment and Retention
ACCESSNational Louis’ undergraduate program has primarily served the adult
market, offering completion programs in a variety of disciplines.
The institution’s goal is to expand its reach to the traditional undergraduate market.
Because attaining an undergraduate degree on a full time basis is
becoming increasingly unobtainable for many students, the Pioneer & Harrison Fellows Scholarships have been developed to assist underrepresented students with financing their college education.
Undergraduate Day and Harrison Fellows Scholarship Program Overview
• The Harrison Fellows Scholarship offers up to $50,000 over four years
• For students with demonstrated leadership potential • Enroll full-time in the daytime program at the Chicago Campus
• Qualified Programs: – Elementary Education-Math or Science Concentrations – Early Childhood Education– Special Education– Business– Human Services– Other forms of financial assistance may be available
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THE PIONEER SCHOLARSHIP
• This scholarship is offered to all undergraduate daystudents who meet the admissions requirement to NLU and have a GPA of at least 2.0.
• The scholarship award is up to 30 percent of the tuition amount.
• No separate scholarship application is required.
• Students are only eligible for either the Pioneer or the Harrison Fellows Scholarship. They can not receive both scholarships!
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Harrison Fellows Scholarship Requirements• Complete a National Louis University AND Harrison
Fellowship applications (available online: http://www.nl.edu/harrisonfellows/ )
• Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Proof of high school graduation is required of students with less than 15 college credits
• Recommendation letter (an additional letter for Human Services Applicants) from approved sponsor, counselor, or teacher
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Harrison Fellows Scholarship Requirements
• Meet one of the following: Be on the top half of your class OR Have a GPA of 2.5+
• Write a 500-word essay demonstrating your leadership skills and how you have helped your community, and why should you be granted the Harrison Fellows Scholarship.
• Conduct a 10 minute presentation to Harrison Fellows Scholarship Committee
• Priority Application Deadline June 30, 2012
INNOVATIONCommunity Partners & Sponsors El Valor Corp.Pilsen Neighbors Community Council/Fiesta del SolThe Resurrection Project-La CasaMultilingual Network/Grow Your Own (Niles Township)CPS/GEAR UPThe Princess Within
It Takes a Village: Enlisting Community Agencies and Schools to
Support College Student Recruitment and Retention
STUDENT
COLLEGEACCESS.
EDUCATION.INNOVATION.
COMMUNITY SPONSORS
It Takes a Village: Enlisting Community Agencies and Schools to
Support College Student Recruitment and Retention
COLLEGE
STUDENT
FAMILY
COMMUNITY
SPONSORS
It Takes a Village: Enlisting Community Agencies and Schools to
Support College Student Recruitment and Retention
INNOVATIONTHE HOLISTIC APPROACH
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HOLISTIC APPROACH
ACADEMIC, SOCIO-ECONOMIC, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL
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Team building Motivation Validation Support Study Groups
Share your Expertise Workshop Series Potlucks and student gatherings Basic Skills Preparation Community Involvement Networking and Participation
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Drama Choir Harrison Ambassadors FASHT –Health and
Wellbeing Club Association of Latino
Scholars
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STUDENT LEADERSHIP International Symposium on Bilingualism United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Gala Dinner and
Midwest Conference Women in Leadership Conference Roundtables Awards Dinner Field trips Study groups
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RETENTION DATA
Group 1 (2010-2011)– Business Administration 25/37 67.6%– Elementary Education 23/28 82.1%– Total 48/65 73.8%
Group 2 (2011-2012)- Business Administration 27/28 96.4%- Elementary Education 15/15 100%- Human Services 25/25 100%- Total 67/68 98.5%
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CTPP is implementing three essential components of the teacher preparation pipeline:
1.Teacher Candidate Recruitment, Selection, and Retention
2.Teacher Preparation
3.Teacher Induction, Development, and Support
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• National Louis University• University of Illinois at Chicago• Northeastern University• Loyola University
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FOR MORE INFORMATION…..
• NATIONAL LOUIS UNIVERSITY• 122 S. MICHIGAN AVENUE• CHICAGO, IL 60603• P&F: 312-261-3845 OR 312-261-3474• OR EMAIL:• [email protected] or [email protected]
