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You're in the final stretch. Acceptance letters have been received, financial aid packages have been reviewed, and "pro and con" lists have been made. Soon, you'll know where all of your students are headed this fall. But have you encouraged them to be part of the SoCal CAN CREWS Program?
This month's newsletter is jam-packed with news you can use, including the application for the CREWS Program due on April 27th. Should you have any questions about the program, please don't hesitate to contact Sanjay Gupta at sanjay@socalcollegeaccess.org.
Warmly,
SoCal CAN
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SOCAL CAN PROGRAMS | CREWS Program - Applications Open!
Last year, SoCal CAN's CREWS Program (College Retention Excels With Students) connected 60 students from 10 member organizations in an effort to better equip them with the tools, resources, and support networks necessary for college success. The program builds on the leadership capacity of our students to serve as peer-mentors for one another as they chart their journey through college. Select students will be chosen to serve as a "Crew Leader", an empowering role that will earn them a $500 - $1000 scholarship! Students can complete the application from our website at www.socalcollegeaccess.org. The deadline is April 27, 2011.
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PROGRAMS OF INTEREST | Webinar: Secrets to Winning a Scholarship
April 19, 2011, 11:00 - 12:30 PM
NSPA, in conjunction with Fastweb.com and FinAid.org, invites scholarship and youth-serving professionals to a FREE webinar with Mark Kantrowitz presenting from his new book Secrets to Winning a Scholarship. Please RSVP to Diana at dhunter@scholarshipproviders.org.
Leveraging the Business Community in our Work
April 20, 2011, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Magnolia Place Family Center
Graduate Student Researchers in Public Administration at the University of Southern California will be talking about effective practices for leveraging the business community in our work. The presentation will talk about local industries, policies, labor and business dynamics, and how we can take advantage of the existing opportunities. To RSVP, please contact Rochelle Alley at rochellealley@all4kids.org.
Conversation with LAUSD Superintendent Dr. John Deasy
April 22, 2011, 10:00 AM, L.A. Chamber of Commerce
The Alliance for a Better Community (ABC) cordially invites you to participate in a vital conversation with Dr. John Deasy, Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The goal of the session is to vision a cradle to career pipeline in the current political and economic landscape: How will LAUSD work with community partners, and critical friends, toward equity? Please send the name, title, organization, e-mail address, and phone number of each individual attending to unai@afabc.org.
WEBINAR: Understanding Extended Year Graduation Rates: Lessons Learned by States
April 26, 2011, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Co-hosted by the American Youth Policy Forum, Gateway to College National Network and the National Youth Employment Coalition, this webinar will focus on how states can effectively calculate and use extended-year graduation rates (5- and 6-year rates) to improve outcomes for all students. In particular, off-track students and out-of-school youth benefit as extended-year graduation rates incentivize states to create options to serve these students. Participants will learn how states are using these rates both for accountability purposes and to increase opportunities for high school students to earn a diploma. Click here to register.
3rd Annual National Partnership for Educational Access (NPEA) Conference
April 28-29, 2011, Atlanta, GA
The overall theme for the NPEA 2011 Conference will focus on leadership and how to create paths for success in the field of educational access. Our role as strong leaders in the field of education is critical for promoting college access and success, and for helping students complete college and ultimately become leaders and contributors in their own right. This conference will address what professionals and students need to serve as leaders in the 21st century and explore what it takes to help students achieve success. Click here to learn more.
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
April 30 - May 1, 2011, University of Southern California
The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books began in 1996 with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The festival was an immediate success and has become the largest and most prestigious book festival in the country, attracting more than 140,000 book lovers each year. It also includes nearly 300 exhibitor booths representing booksellers, publishers, literacy and cultural organizations. Click here to learn more!
6th Annual Latina/o Education Summit
May 6, 2011, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, UCLA Faculty Center
This year's conference is a collaborative effort between the CSRC and UCLA's Civil Rights Project/Proyecto Derechos Civiles. Presentations will focus on a significantly different approach to the education of Latina/o students: viewing their language and culture as assets that schools can use to build success. Joining UCLA researchers will be scholars representing the University of Arizona, Stanford University, the University of Southern California, and San Jose State University. Click here for more information and to register online. UCLA charges $10 for parking.
USC Leadership Summit - Mirrors of Excellence: Windows of Opportunity
June 1, 2011, 7:00 - 4:30 PM, USC Davidson Conference Center
Teachers, administrators, and K-12 school leaders in the greater Los Angeles are facing daunting challenges: greater accountability, complex social and community issues, and dwindling financial resources. Hosted by USC's Rossier School of Education and the USC Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa International, this summit will provide instructional leaders with opportunities to learn about the latest research and best practices from the USC Rossier School of Education's faculty, alumni, graduate students and practitioners with valuable experience in urban public schools. It will leave you excited to plan for your next school year in new and innovative ways. Click here for more information.
Save-the-Date! National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA) 2011 Conference
October 18-21, 2011, Nashville, TN
The NSPA Annual Conference is the convergence of diverse funders, including institutions of higher education, and the students we serve. Join 300 scholarship professionals from across North America to learn, network, and share. Hear from Robert Shireman, former Deputy Undersecretary for the US Department of Education and Michelle Cooper, President of the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) and many other respected scholarship and higher education professionals. Registration opens in June! Visit www.scholarshipproviders.org!
2011 Federal Student Aid (FSA) Fall Conference
November 29 - December 2, 2011, Las Vegas, NV
The Federal Student Aid's Communications and Outreach Group is pleased to announce that the 2011 FSA Fall Conference will be held at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas. Click here for further information.
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RESOURCES
| SimpleTuition
At SimpleTuition, students and families will save on all their college expenses. From financial aid planning and comparing private student loan options, to deals on textbooks and other expenses, they have it covered. Their recent tools include a new tool that lets you optimize your financial aid award and take real control of college costs. You can even find out your estimated monthly loan payment when you graduate and what salary you'll need to cover the payments.
SoCal CAN Scholarship Database (Members Only)On our Member Center, SoCal CAN organizations can view an active database of upcoming deadlines for student scholarships, internships, and leadership programs. There are a large number of deadlines approaching this month for student summer programs, so don't wait to check them out! CA Higher Ed Data & Resources This state-specific data, coutresy of the Pathways to College Network, provides data on topics including: youth well-being, K-12/college preparation; access and participation; financial aid/affordability; and higher education retention, transfer and success. |
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POLICY UPDATES
| Pell Grant Set at $5,550 for Next Academic Year
In a "Dear Colleague" letter, the U.S. Department of Education set the maximum Pell Grant award at $5,550 for the 2011-12 academic year, signaling that the largest grant program for low-income students will be fully funded.
Improving Latino College Completion: What Legislators Need to Know
This legislative brief, by the National Conference of State Legislatures, raises awareness about the urgency for state legislatures to focus on improving Latino/ Hispanic college completion. It also highlights strategies that can help these students succeed.
State Policies Regarding Undocumented College Students
This brief by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities outlines the current political landscape for college access for undocumented students in the United States, and suggests that as the nation's immigration system remains in disarray, with the repeated failure to pass federal DREAM Act legislation, and in the absence of federal laws clarifying states' rights with respect to in-state tuition for undocumented students, statehouses across the nation will continue to struggle with issues related to the educational access for undocumented students.
Budget Deal: Cuts of $38 billion Include Accounting Gimmicks, Target Obama Priorities
More than half of the $38 billion in spending cuts that lawmakers agreed to last week in the 2011 budget compromise that averted a government shutdown would hit education, labor and health programs. Funding for federal Pell grants, job training and a children's health-care initiative would face cuts, senior congressional aides said. A multitude of other programs - from highway and high-speed rail projects to rural development initiatives - also would experience significant reductions.
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RESEARCH & TRENDS
| REPORT - Delinquency: The Untold Story of Student Loan Borrowing
This report examines the repayment experiences of more than 8.7 million student borrowers. It provides data on the repayment behavior of borrowers and quantifies how many are having difficulty repaying their federal education loans. This study confirms that far more students than generally recognized encounter a range of loan repayment challenges that result in host of negative consequences including damaged credit scores and difficulty securing funding for further education.
REPORT - Making It Happen: Increasing College Access and Participation in CA Higher Ed
This report by the Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis at USC suggests that the three public higher education systems in California cannot, by themselves, respond to increased demand for higher education. They, and the two private higher education systems, need to be re-engineered to function as five parts of one coherent system, collectively growing in capacity to keep pace with the state's demand for an educated workforce.
New UCLA Report Shows Extent of Budget Cuts on California High Schools
Budget cuts have left California high school students with fewer critical learning opportunities and have intensified the inequality between schools serving low- and high-income communities. "Free Fall: Educational Opportunities in 2011"is the latest report on conditions and outcomes in California public schools by UCLA's Institute for Democracy, Education, and Access (IDEA). The report highlights the struggles of high school principals to cope with decreased education spending and the increased demands of families struggling through the economic crisis.
More stories of interest ...
Study Shows What Works for Community College Retention
Scholarships: Who Gets Them And Why?
Biden Announces College Completion "Tool-Kit"
CSU to Cut Enrollment by at Least 10,000
Money Motivates Students
Audio: Families Figuring Out How To Pay For College
Reversing Course, U. of California to Borrow Millions for Online Classes
8 Tips for Using Campus Visits to Choose a College
Study: Americans' Views of College Access Varied, Often Inflated
San Joaquin Valley Must Increase Rate of Transfer Students
Report Shows Need To 'Close Success Gaps' in the Inland Empire
Maryland Senate Approves In-State Tuition Bill For Undocumented Students
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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Center for Student Opportunity's Opportunity Scholarship CSO's Opportunity Scholarship is a $2,000 four-year renewable scholarship awarded to first-generation college students graduating in the high school class of 2011 (entering the college class of 2015) enrolling at a CSO College Partner. For more information, including the application, visit http://www.csoopportunity.org/scholarship. DoSomething.org and AT&T Scholarship
DoSomething.org and AT&T are teaming up to offer $35,000 in scholarships to students who are committed to rethinking what's possible and making a difference. The deadline is April 26, 2011.
UFC's College Sponsorship Program
United Friends of the Children is committed to ensuring that current foster youth have access to a high quality education and the opportunity to pursue their goals. The College Sponsorship Program offers students $3,000 a year for up to three years for college-related expenses, as well as ongoing support graduation from college. For more information and/or to refer an eligible student, please contact Lizeth Hernandez at 213.580.1857 or lizeth@unitedfriends.org. The deadline is April 27, 2011.
TG's Charley Wootan Grant Program
For the 2011-12 academic year, the Charley Wootan Grant Program will award grants totaling $1 million to undergraduate students pursuing a higher education who have financial need and who reside outside of the state of Texas. TG will award grants to students ranging from $1,000 to $4,394. The deadline is April 29, 2011.
META Scholarship
META is a non-profit organization providing mentorship and scholarships to Hispanic youth in Southern California. Their goal is to motivate students to pursue higher education and graduate, and to develop support systems through mentoring. META wants to increase the opportunities for Hispanics to become business and community leaders. The deadline is April 30, 2011.
HSF/ Verizon Wireless Tu Mandas Scholarship
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and Verizon Wireless have partnered to provide financial resources to assist outstanding graduating high school students who have participated in Verizon Wireless' Tu Mandas workshops at their high schools. The award amount is $2,000. The deadline is May 25, 2011.
Flag Manufacturers Association of America (FMAA) Scholarship
Flag Manufacturers Association of America (FMAA) is giving away two $1,000 awards to high school seniors. Applicants must submit five copies of a video explaining what the United States flag means to them, as well as a statement of your future plans. The deadline is June 1, 2011.
SoCal CAN members can visit the Student Opportunities page of our Member Center for an updated list of scholarship and leadership program deadlines.
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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES |
USC's SummerTIME Program - Applications Open! The Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis at USC has opened their applications to high school seniors interested in attending their 4 week SummerTIME program which provides students with college writing skills and college life workshops. Student daily lunch and one-month bus pass are also provided. Click here for an application and to learn more! The deadline is April 22, 2011. UCLA Guardian Scholars Program - Foster YouthThe First Star UCLA Bruin Guardian Scholars Summer Academy 2011 is an intense, free, 5-week residential summer program that provides 30 disadvantaged foster youth with the academic support, enrichment and encouragement needed to assist them in becoming competitive applicants for subsequent admission to two and four year colleges, including universities within the UC system. The program also provides grade-appropriate information regarding higher education and presents students with a preview of the collegiate experience. For more information about the Guardian Scholars Program, please contact Paolo Velasco, M.A., at (310) 825-4730 or via email at pvelasco@saonet.ucla.edu. The deadline is April 22, 2011. CHCI Congressional Internship The purpose of the Congressional Internship Program (CIP) is to expose young Latinos to the legislative process and to strengthen their professional and leadership skills, ultimately promoting the presence of Latinos on Capitol Hill. It provides college students with a paid congressional work placement on Capitol Hill for a period of twelve weeks (Spring/Fall) or eight weeks (Summer). Students gain work experience, participate in a community service project, and receive educational and professional programming provided by CHCI. Click here for more details and to apply. The deadline is April 29, 2011. 2011 Getty Undergrad Multicultural Summer InternshipCSPG has been awarded a grant from the Getty Grant Program to hire two undergraduate students for summer internships. Interns are given a stipend of $3,500 for a full-time ten-week period between May 30 and August 19, 2011. Getty internships are intended specifically for outstanding students who are members of groups underrepresented in professions related to museums and the visual arts: individuals of African American, Asian, Latino/a/ Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander descent. The deadline is May 6, 2011. 2011 Immigrant Youth Empowerment ConferenceMay 30, 2011, 10:00 - 5:00 PM, UCLA - Ackerman Grand Ballroom The AB540 Project component of IDEAS at UCLA educates undocumented students in surrounding communities about the possibility of reaching higher education. The AB540 Project hosts the annual Immigrant Youth Empowerment Conference to instill resilience in undocumented youth. The conference is a way of maintaining momentum to empower students to pursue their dreams while advocating for change. The deadline to RSVP is May 6, 2011. |
ORGANIZATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
| Need Volunteers? Cash For College Student Ambassadors are Ready to Help!
Cash for College Student Ambassadors are available to volunteer at your college awareness events and share their Cash for College story! These students are trained in public speaking and providing media interviews, and are available to staff CFC tables at college fairs, address students at assemblies, or provide interviews for student run radio, TV, or print publications. Please contact Simon Flores at sflores@lachamber.com or 213.580.7598 with any event details that you think would be a good opportunity for the Ambassadors to share their story with your students. Include, the name, date, time, and location of the event, as well as a contact name, email address and phone number of the event organizer.
NEFE Financial Literacy Grant
The National Endowment for Financial Education, a nonprofit, national foundation wholly dedicated to improving the financial well-being of all Americans, has announced guidelines for its 2011 grant program. The NEFE grants program seeks to fund innovative research and research- based development projects that can make a profound contribution to the field of financial literacy. Inquiries are encouraged from disciplines in fields as diverse as behavior, economics, neuroscience, sociology, psychology, marketing, finance, education, change theory, decision sciences, and others. Click here to learn more. The deadline is June 7, 2011.
Courage to LeadŽ Retreat Series For Non-Profits
Courage to Lead is a year-long leadership and renewal program that consists of five quarterly two-day retreats and monthly small group Leader Circles. Each group includes 20-25 nonprofit executive leaders primarily from California. And once participants have completed the program, they become eligible to participate in the Courage to Lead alumni program. Click here to learn more about the program and apply to one of their multiple retreat options.
Bank of America's Neighborhood Excellence Initiative
The Neighborhood Excellence Initiative is Bank of America's signature philanthropic program which recognizes, nurtures, and rewards community-based organizations, local heroes and student leaders working to improve their communities. They focus on areas such as: education, community development/neighborhood preservation, arts and culture, and health and human services. Click here for more details. The deadline is June 1, 2011.
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JOBS | Tutoring Center Director
Mission Graduates - San Francisco, CA
Mission Graduates (formerly St. John's Educational Thresholds Center) is a nonprofit organization that increases the number of K-12 students in San Francisco's Mission District who are prepared for and complete a college education. Position responsbilities include: providing vision, strategic leadership and development of Tutoring Center to ensure quality youth development academic and enrichment programming; ensuring that the program aligns with the goals of Mission Graduates and the goals of Marshall Elementary; and creating program goals, objectives, outcomes and evaluation instruments before the start of each school year. The deadline is May 9, 2011.
Business Administrator
Janis Minton Consulting - Santa Monica, CA
The job is a great learning opportunity for somebody who wants to deepen their experience in the foundation world and work with several family foundations. The JMC Administrator position is a fast-paced and engaging job with a range of responsibilities, requiring strong communication skills, a keen attention to details, and most importantly, self-reflection and the ability to work as part of a team.
Writer/Blogger
Education Sector - Washington, DC
Education Sector's work helps to change the way that policymakers, educators, the media, and the public at large view educational issues. Powerful, accessible writing and communications are essential to this work. Social and new media, such as Twitter and blogging, are increasingly a part of our overall communications strategy. They're adding a new position to help the public to understand and engage in complex education policy issues and the evidence-both qualitative and quantitative-behind these issues. The successful candidate will draw from many varied experiences-writing, reporting, policy advocacy, or new/social media-but will mostly be a superb writer-curious, enterprising, and enthusiastic about monitoring, contributing to, and engaging in current education policy discussions.
Program Associate- Youth Programs
Children's Defense Fund - Los Angeles, CA
The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for 35 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. The program associate is responsible for providing advocacy, guidance, case management and mentorship for the current Los Angeles Beat the Odds (BTO) award recipients as well as establish/maintain lines of communication with past recipients. In addition to creating a full calendar of events and resources for the Beat the Odds program, this position is also responsible for coordinating, strengthening and expanding other youth based CDF programs.
College Advisor
KIPP Through College - Oakland, CA
KIPP Bay Area Schools (KBAS) is the nonprofit with a total of 200 employees and annual revenue of $20M that manages the seven KIPP schools serving 2,300 students in 2010 - 2011 in the Bay Area. Their mission is to ensure students develop the knowledge, skills, and character needed to succeed in college and the competitive world beyond. The College Advisor is a full-time position (1.0 FTE) on the KIPP Through College (KTC) team. The KTC department supports alumni of KBAS middle and high schools to and through college. The College Advisor provides support and counseling to KIPPsters in high school (focusing on high school completion and college matriculation). The deadline is June 1, 2011.
Director of Programs
First Graduate - San Francisco, CA
First Graduate envisions a future in which all families in San Francisco and beyond can establish a college-going tradition. They believe that a college diploma is the best way to break the cycle of poverty within families, build a productive, educated workforce, and foster an engaged and active citizenry. The Director of Programs will be responsible for the rigorous assessment and ongoing development of a multi-faceted program that embodies excellence. Additionally, the Director of Programs will serve on the management team of the organization, working collaboratively on fiscal management, personnel management, policy implementation, and fundraising to ensure sound organizational development.
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