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We hope you're enjoying this wonderful time of year when college decisions are made and high school graduations are near in sight. If you haven't done so already, encourage your college bound freshman to be a part of the SoCal CAN CREWS Program!
This month's newsletter is jam-packed with resources, including the application for the CREWS Program due on May 18th. Should you have any questions about the program, please don't hesitate to contact Sanjay Gupta at sanjay@socalcollegeaccess.org.
Warmly,
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SOCAL CAN PROGRAMS | CREWS Program - Deadline Extended to May 18th!
Last year, SoCal CAN's CREWS Program (College Retention Excels With Students) connected 60 students from ten member organizations in an effort to equip them with the tools, resources, and support networks needed to succeed in college. The program builds on the leadership capacities of our students to serve as peer-mentors as they chart their journey through college. Select students are 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.
SoCal CAN Membership Meeting
June 22, 2011, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, The California Endowment (Catalina Room) Join us for the mid-year SoCal CAN membership meeting. Given the exponential growth we have experienced in the past year, our discussion will focus on the long-term sustainability of our network. Your input is critical to our success. Please RSVP by June 17, 2011 by clicking here.
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PROGRAMS OF INTEREST | Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative's 9th Annual Community Forum
May 19, 2011, 8:00 - 2:30 PM, USC Davidson Conference Center
The Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative's 9th Annual Community Forum is free to the public and gathers and informs neighborhood leaders and community stakeholders from the public, private and nonprofit sectors working to build a better Los Angeles. Translation will be available throughout the day. Click here to register and find more information.
National College Access Network (NCAN) Leadership Briefing
May 23, 2011, Washington, DC
Join NCAN in Washington, DC to add your voice to NCAN's advocacy efforts. Stay current on legislative and appropriations updates, meet with your Representatives and Senators and learn from Congressional staff. Each member organization may now have TWO leadership level staff members attend this event. Travels stipends are also available. Click here to register.
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.
NCAN Annual Conference
September 12-14, 2011, St. Louis, MO
This year's conference, "Gateway to Opportunity: College Success for All", will take place in St. Louis! Join your education colleagues for professional development and networking that will help you serve more students, improve the quality and diversity of services you provide, and increase college-going and graduation rates in your community. Sessions will feature college access/success, equity, policy, financial aid and more! Click here to visit the Conference Website. If you require assistance, please contact ncan@collegeaccess.org.
2011 National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA) 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! Click here to learn more.
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
| CAPE Network's Universal Encouragement Program
The Universal Encouragement Program (UEP) is a customizable online guidance assessment, reporting, communications, and evaluation system designed to help counselors and other education support professionals document and respond to students' career and education needs, interests, and experiences. ESI offers the UEP at no cost to schools and education support programs and provides low-cost data tools that enable states, districts, and other groups to view data across multiple schools or programs.
ConnectEd Studios
ConnectEd Studios is an online platform that connects students and teachers with Industry Professionals, and that supports project-based learning in the classroom. The goal is to encourage schools to "power up" and tap into the digital literacy and engagement of today's high school students.
EduLaunchpad.com
This tool is the next generation of college search and preparation. EduLaunchpad.com is built around a college search and selection strategy - a strategy that has worked to save families millions of dollars over the past decade and beyond - and not simply as a tool for finding colleges. Visit the site to find out more!
ConnectEd California Toolkit
Developed by the California Center for College and Career, this toolkit allows users to access practical tools about innovative ways that others have implemented pathways can that help your program to build, improve, and sustain high-quality Linked Learning pathways. In this portfolio you will find an extensive collection of Linked Learning tools, promising practices, upcoming professional development sessions, and experts available to assist you.
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POLICY UPDATES
| California Assembly Approves Dream Act Bill
College students who entered the country illegally appear closer than ever to receiving financial aid in California.On a party-line vote of 51-21, the state Assembly approved a bill Thursday that allows those students to collect privately funded college scholarships.
A State-by-State Look at Obama's Big Goal for Higher Ed
In February 2009, President Barack Obama set a goal of the U.S. having the highest proportion of college graduates aged 25-34 in the world by the year 2020. Holders of both associate and baccalaureate degrees count. Last month, the U.S. Department of Education broke down how many graduates each state would need to contribute for the nation to reach Obama's goal.
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RESEARCH & TRENDS
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Online Education May Transform Higher Ed
Can online education be the rock that disturbs the placid waters of American higher education? Several industry experts believe it will have a significant ripple effect on colleges and universities of all sizes in coming years-but only if it's subject to regulation, governed by a common set of accreditation standards, and widely accepted by institutions who have long clung to the traditional face-to-face model of instruction. Read More...
Helping First-Year Students Help Themselves
First-year college students have always arrived on campus full of anxieties: Will I be able to keep up academically? Will I get along with my roommates? Will it be fun? Recently, however, an increasing number feel unable to cope with the emotional demands of college life, and transitional worries have morphed into longer-term fears: Why isn't life falling into place for me? Read More...
Ten Principles of Higher Education Reform
This booklet, by the Heartland Institute, is one in a series of brief guides to the most important public policy issues of the day, written especially for elected officials and other opinion leaders. This chapter offers innovative ways that higher education, also known as postsecondary education, could be reformed to improve outcomes and lower costs. Read the Ten Principles...
More stories of interest ...
SAUSD and Colleges form Santa Ana ¡Adelante!
California STEM Vital Signs
From an Insider, a Look at For-Profit Higher Education
Making College-Bound Students Smart Consumers
UC Freshman Admissions Facts for Fall 2011
Kids With Savings Accounts in Their Name Six Times More Likely to Attend College
College Debt Will Soon Exceed Credit Card Debt at 1 Trillion Dollars
UC Weighs Varying Tuitions at its 10 Campuses
Job Outlook for 2011 College Grads Best in 4 years
Five Lessons on College Retention from Early Colleges
VIDEO: Young Students Talk About Barriers to College Completion
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SCHOLARSHIPS
| 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.
Asian Pacific Community Fund - High School Seniors
The Asian Pacific Community Fund partners with Verizon to financially assist students in their pursuit of higher education as they face the challenge of significantly rising costs of obtaining a college degree. These awards support those who excel academically, are leaders amongst their peers and are making a positive impact in their communities. The deadline is June 30, 2011.
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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES | GRADD - Making Graduate School a Reality for Undocumented Students
Graduates Reaching A Dream Deferred (GRADD) is an organization founded by undocumented graduate students which aims to address the needs of immigrant students interested in pursuing graduate education. GRADD works to establish a national network of students, faculty members, and community leaders dedicated to bringing resources and attention to this underserved student population. Through the creation of an inclusive and safe environment, GRADD intends to reassure students that their academic and professional goals are achievable.
4th Annual Immigrant Youth Empowerment Conference
May 30, 2011, 8:00 - 5:00 PM, UCLA Ackerman 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 message is one of hope for undocumented youth in education: the CA Dream Act presents the opportunity to alleviate our financial struggles in light of rising tuition costs. Students can click here to learn more and register.
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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES | 100 Best Communities for Young People
The 100 Best Communities for Young People presented by ING is an annual competition, now in its fifth cycle, that rewards and recognizes communities making extraordinary efforts to reduce dropout rates and provide outstanding services and supports to their youth. These communities, while not without their own challenges to overcome, have demonstrated a significant and lasting commitment to their youth for which they deserve to be recognized and commended. Click here to learn more. The deadline is May 27, 2011.
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.
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.
Nonprofit Innovation Award
The Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation is given each fall to three U.S.-based nonprofit organizations in recognition of existing programs that have made a difference in the lives of the people they serve. The award is accompanied by a monetary prize. Click here for submission details. The deadline is July 1, 2011.
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ORGANIZATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
| NCAN Member News
NCAN is currently compiling the NCAN AccessUpdate issue for May 2011. Please send them your spring news stories and photos! Stories can be submitted as a press release or in paragraph form of 200 words or less. To submit news, email stories to Jackie Connell at dcintern1@collegeaccess.org. The deadline is May 13, 2011.
New KnowHow2Go Creative Released!
KnowHow2Go has released their third round of creative entitled "I've Got What It Takes". SoCal CAN members will be receiving t-shirts, key chains, and more next month. In the meantime, click here to explore KnowHow2Go's Partners page to browse their print collateral and download the new advertisements.
GEAR UP West Conference - Call for Proposals
The Call for Proposals for the fifth annual GEAR UP West conference is now available. GEAR UP West is a collaborative event for college access program staff, teachers, counselors, administrators, and TRiO & GEAR UP program staff from the west. This year's event will be October 16 - 18, 2011 in Portland, OR. Click here for more information.
NCAN and Federal Student Aid (FSA) - Feedback Surveys
To help NCAN better serve their members, they've created a 5-10 minute survey about their Member Services. Click here to begin. Likewise, FSA is conducting an online survey to determine the effectiveness of their our current communications and student outreach efforts. As college access professionals, you provide a key role in guiding students through the financial aid process and FSA would like your input. Click here to begin!
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JOBS | Development Associate (Part-Time)
Foundation for a College Education - Palo Alto, CA
FCE's mission is to increase the number of students of color from East Palo Alto and surrounding communities who graduate from a four-year college or university. The Development Associate reports to the Director of Development and works with both the Director of Development and the Executive Director on fundraising and outreach activities that support the students, mission, and staff of Foundation for a College Education. The Development Associate works on a variety of activities related to fund development, communications, and special events. The deadline is May 16, 2011.
Summer Teaching Associate
Citizen Schools - Oakland, CA
Citizen Schools seeks talented, enthusiastic, and diverse candidates to serve as part-time Teaching Associates with middle school students in California. Teaching Associates (TA) are essential to the success of the Citizen Schools' program. These engaging, dedicated, and caring adults work closely with urban middle-school students and their families to help transform lives. Each TA leads a group of approximately 12-16 students, supporting their academic achievement through academic support and by facilitating hands-on, learning activities led by community volunteers.
College Access Coordinator
Urban Dove - New York City, NY
Urban Dove seeks a candidate to provide college access services as program model outlines including; counseling, workshops, exam registration, portfolio management, career exploration and tours. He/she will be responsible for student benchmarks, college awareness workshop facilitation, database management, attendance reporting, and more.
Executive Director
EdSource - Mountain View, CA
The Executive Director will be responsible for crafting the appropriate policy strategy as EdSource continues to provide impartial analysis of state educational policy. The Executive Director will work closely with other local, state and national leaders, foundation representatives, policymakers, researchers, educators, and EdSource staff to ensure that the organization produces work that is both intellectually and methodologically rigorous; impartial, honest and transparent; timely, solution-oriented; and effectively communicated. The deadline is May 31, 2011.
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.
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We would like to thank The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation for their steadfast support which has made our monthly e-newsletter possible!
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