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We hope you're enjoying this celebratory time of year when gowns are donned, diplomas are issued and excitement about college enrollment in the fall abounds. SoCal CAN salutes you for the outstanding work you are doing to ensure college access and success to our region's low-income, first generation students.
This month's newsletter is filled to the rim with resources. We hope you'll find a moment to take a peek as you gear-up for your summer programming.
Finally, if you haven't done so already, be sure to RSVP for the SoCal CAN mid-year membership by clicking the link included in the next section.
Have a great weekend!
Warmly,
SoCal CAN
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SOCAL CAN PROGRAMS | 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 click here to RSVP.
Save-the-Date - "College Retention" Session
July 18, 2011, USC Taper Auditorium
Please save-the-date for our quarterly professional development session. This session will focus on effective strategies for integrating a college retention component to your work. Be on the look out for an invitation to the program in the next week!
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PROGRAMS OF INTEREST | Live Webcast: New Insights on the Educational Experiences of Young Men of Color
June 20, 2011, 11:00 - 1:00 PM
Join The College Board via live video stream for a discussion on one of the most important issues facing our nation: the educational crisis of young men of color. This event will highlight the release of two new reports and a dynamic interactive website from the College Board's Advocacy and Policy Center that combine data and research with findings from in-depth student interviews and videos of student voices. Together, these resources provide a compelling narrative that tracks the progress and pitfalls for young men of color on their way to college. Save the following link to access the webcast on June 20th.
Effective Online Advocacy for Grassroots Organizations
July 7-8, 2011, The California Endowment
Aspiration, a San Francisco-based group who's mission is to connect nonprofit organizations with software solutions that help them better carry out their work, will offer a two-day training designed to help nonprofit organizations make more effective, sustainable use of online technologies. Participants will acquire a better understanding of how to assess and engage their online audiences, a straightforward model for planning and scheduling online messaging, a framework for coordinating online channels including web, email, social media, etc. Click here to learn more.
NASFAA National Conference: Uniting For Financial Aid's Future
July 17-20, 2011, Boston, MA
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) will host their national conference in Boston, MA this year. Click here to visit the conference website!
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.
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! Click here to learn more.
Federal Student Aid (FSA) Fall 2011 Conference
November 29 - December 2, 2011, Las Vegas, NV
The FSA Conference is the largest financial aid conference offered to the financial aid community, hosting over 5,700 attendees in 2010. It's designed to provide the most up-to-date information on Title IV programs and the evolving federal policies and procedures affecting our customers and partners. Participants will learn the most current information about FSA programs from members of the Department of Education team and other key partners. Click here for further information.
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RESOURCES
| National Coalition for College Completion - Mobilization Toolkit
The newly formed National Coalition for College Completion (NCCC) is a diverse, nonpartisan group representing business, civil rights, community-based, student and youth advocacy organizations that is the voice of stakeholders in support of federal and state programs, policies and funding to increase college completion. This Mobilization Toolkit includes a variety of templates and talking points to help you take your own advocacy efforts into full flight!
California Education Funders Directory
Featuring more than 75 corporate and foundation grant-makers of all sizes, the all new CA Education Funders Directory™ provides streamlined digital access to funders that support education, youth and family empowerment. The web-based "Relationship Management" tool will save you countless hours researching basic and detailed information on California's most influential grantmakers.
En Camino - Educational Toolkit for Families
The National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL) has released new informational tools to help parents and families prepare for college. The new set of multi-media resources will help people unfamiliar with navigating the U.S. college system gain access and information necessary for preparing and succeeding in college and beyond.
Unigo - Telling Students What Colleges Won't
This site, which has teamed up with the Wall Street Journal, serves up the unvarnished scoop on schools from the students themselves. You won't find the spin from admission offices here. Unigo urges college students to share their take on their own schools through comments, photos, and videos.
College Financial Aid Policies Regarding Undocumented / AB 540 Students
This document features over 50 colleges from across the nation (primarily private colleges) and the specific policies they currently hold in regards to Undocumented Students.
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POLICY UPDATES
| Gov. Brown Vetoes Budget Plan, Saving Additional $300 million in Higher Ed Cuts
California Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed the budget package passed June 15 by Democratic legislators, sources say, which creates a potential rift within his own party. "Unfortunately, the budget I have received is not a balanced solution," his statement said. "It continues big deficits for years to come and adds billions of dollars of new debt. It also contains legally questionable maneuvers, costly borrowing and unrealistic savings." Read More...
US Supreme Court Upholds In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
After nearly six years of petitions and appeals, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal that challenged a state law allowing undocumented students to pay in-state tuition at California universities and colleges. The plaintiffs - 42 former UC, CSU and California Community College students who each paid out-of-state tuition - contend the board owes them damages equal to the difference between residential and nonresidential tuition and that AB 540 unconstitutionally affords illegal immigrants a financial edge over citizens. Read More...
CA Assembly Passes Part of DREAM Act
The California State Assembly voted on June 1st to pass the second half of the state's DREAM Act and would provide state grants and financial aid to undocumented students attending college in California. Assembly members approved AB 131 - authored by Assemblymember Gilbert Cedillo, D-Los Angeles - in a 46-25 party-line vote. The bill will now move to the state Senate for consideration. Read More...
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HIGHLIGHTS: COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY
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RESEARCH & TRENDS
| REPORT: The Condition of Education 2011
This report presents 50 indicators of important developments and trends in U.S. education. These indicators focus on participation and persistence in education, student performance and other measures of achievement, the environment for learning, and resources for education. In regards to Higher Education, it shows that as more students in the United States pursue education, the distribution of students across institutions, such as public, private not-for-profit, and private for-profit, has been shifting. Read the Report...
The Effects of In-State Tuition for Non-Citizens: A Systematic Review of the Evidence
This report by the Latino Policy Institute brings together a systematic review of original research on the effects of in-state tuition for undocumented students. The study asserts that there is only
enough evidence to suggest that in-state tuition policies may improve education outcomes by increasing the enrollment rates of Latino noncitizens in college and reducing high school dropout rates. In addition, it lays a framework for suggesting that in-state tuition for noncitizens
would not be a financial cost to public universities, the state, or taxpayers. Read the Report...
Portraits: Initial College Attendance of Low-Income Young Adults
Students who grow up in poverty are nearly four times likelier to enroll in for-profit colleges than are other students, and they are far likelier to attend those institutions than they were a decade ago, according to this study released by the Institute for Higher Education Policy. It finds that about half of students at all income levels enroll in community colleges as their first postsecondary institution. But of the rest, students who do not grow up in poverty are far likelier to attend four-year public or private institutions (37 percent), while those from poor backgrounds are as likely to attend for-profit institutions (19 percent) as public or private ones (21 percent). Read the Study...
More stories of interest ... Lumina's GOAL 2025: California Who Wins? Who Pays? The Economic Returns and Costs of a Bachelor's Degree Report Points to Widening Gap In Boys' Educational Attainment Developing 20/20 Vision on the 2020 Degree Attainment Goal AUDIO: What the 'Gainful Employment' Rule Means for Colleges For-Profit Universities: By the Numbers U.S. Reforms Out of Sync With High-Performing Nations, Report Finds Common App Essay Limited to 500 Words
New Study Tracks Lifetime Income Based on College Major
What is Linked Learning?
More Area Community College Students Bypassing UC, CSU
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SCHOLARSHIPS
| Abbott and Fenner Business Solutions Scholarship
Abbott and Fenner Business Solutions gives away a $1,000 scholarship based on responses to their essay question. You must be currently registered at an accredited post-secondary institution to win. The deadline is June 18, 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.
Antique Trader Scholarship
Antique Trader is holding a 500-1,000-word essay contest, which will be scored primarily on originality and depth of content. One high school senior or college freshman will be awarded a $3,000 scholarship. The deadline is July 15, 2011.
SALEF Education for Excellence Scholarship
For Salvadoran, Central American, or other Latino high school & college students;
must demonstrate financial need, minimum 3.0 GPA, show history of community service and involvement, and write a 500 word essay to SALEF. Scholarship open to students who have been accepted to 4-year colleges or students working on their bachelor's or master's. Award: $1,000 - $5000. The deadline is July 15, 2011.
Louis Stokes Health Scholars Program
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) will award 10 scholarships to high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll, or to students who are already enrolled, in a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational or technical school during the 2011-12 academic year. The Louis Stokes Health Scholars program seeks to increase the number of qualified, yet underrepresented, college students entering the health workforce. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest to work in underserved communities. Award: Up to $8,000. The deadline is July 16, 2011.
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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES | Los Angeles Theatre Center 2011 Youth Summer Conservatory
July 5th - August 13th, The Los Angeles Theatre Center
The Youth Summer Conservatory (YSC) at The Los Angeles Theatre Center (LATC) integrates acting and dance classes with rigorous physical training in Voice, Speech, Movement, Playwriting, and Improvisation and culminates in a final performance written and performed by YSC students on stage at The LATC. The LATC Youth Summer Conservatory is recommended for teens interested in pursuing an education in the arts. This 6-week intensive program promises to be exciting and fun! Full/Partial scholarships are available! Click here for more details.
USC Summer Residential Program - 8th-11th graders!
The USC Rossier School of Education and the National Association of Peer College Advisors (NAPCA) invites current eighth through eleventh grade students to apply to the 2011 USC Summer Residential Program. The program, slated for June 19-24, June 26-July 1, July 10-15, and July 17-22, provides students with a unique opportunity to stay on the USC campus overnight while being exposed to different facets of college life. It offers free tuition for low to middle income high school students. Click here for more information. For questions about the program, please contact Norfina Joves at (213) 926-1843 or joves@usc.edu.
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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES | 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.
Sun Life Rising Star Awards
Sun Life Financial has announced that it is seeking grant applications from nonprofit organizations that advocate for youth from underserved communities in Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and South Florida. The Rising Star Award program seeks to improve the lives of underserved youth by providing support to students and nonprofit organizations committed to increasing their success in high school and beyond. Click here for submission details. The deadline is July 1, 2011.
The Edna Award
The Berger-Marks Foundation is pleased to announce the Edna Award, a $10,000 honor given to a young woman leader who has made an extraordinary contribution to social justice. Nominees must be 35 years or younger. Click here for more details. The deadline is July 15, 2011.
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of children through programs designed to educate and benefit youth. Click here for more info. The deadline is July 15,2011.
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ORGANIZATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
| SPIN Academy 13
SPIN Academy 13, which will take place August 23-26 in Northern California, is an intensive training retreat for nonprofit professionals in progressive grassroots organizations from across the spectrum of policy issues. Workshops include strategic storytelling, message development, social media, and more. Click here for details. The registration deadline is June 17, 2011.
Showcase Your Program at the 2011 NCAN Conference Gallery
If you're planning to attend the NCAN Conference in St. Louis this September, consider the opportunity to showcase your college access and success program in the Working with Diverse Populations Best Practices Gallery. The Gallery will focus on best practices in helping diverse student groups access and succeed in college and will provide the opportunity for attendees to network with each other. Click here to learn more. The deadline to apply is July 15, 2011.
College Access & Opportunity Guide - ONLY $14.99
Give your students copies of the 2011 College Access & Opportunity Guide this summer and set them on the path to college. The guide is a unique college guidebook designed to help first generation, low-income, and minority students make their college dreams a reality! Click here to learn more and place your order. Enjoy 40% off the list price of $24.99 and 50% off orders of 20 or more books placed by June 30th.
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.
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JOBS | Afterschool Program and Family Literacy Coordinator
Youth Policy Institute - Los Angeles, CA
The Youth Policy Institute (YPI) provides education, training and technology services to lift low-income families out of poverty. YPI is seeking a full-time Afterschool Program and Family Literacy Coordinator for its Youth Services department. The candidate will develop, implement, and oversee afterschool program that provides daily afterschool academic, recreation, and academic enrichment activities for students. The deadline is June 24, 2011.
Middle School Program Youth Development Specialist
Koreatown Youth & Community Center - Los Angeles, CA
Koreatown Youth & Community Center, Inc. (KYCC) is a non-profit organization that has been serving the Korean American and the multi-ethnic Koreatown community since 1975. KYCC's programs and services are specifically directed towards recently immigrated, economically disadvantaged youth and their families. The position is a direct service position responsible for developing, facilitating, coordinating, implementing, and supervising academic and enrichment services for middle-school age youth. The deadline is July 16, 2011.
Summer Intern
The Campaign for College Opportunity (CCO) - Los Angeles, CA
CCO is focused on a single mission: to ensure that the next generation of California students has the chance to attend college and succeed in order to keep our workforce and economy strong. The Summer Intern will work under the direction, and with the assistance, of the Community Affairs Director. In particular, the Summer Intern will produce a written series of five institutional best practices employed by California Community Colleges or other states that have proven to improve student retention and success. He/she will also provide general office support on an as-needed basis for The Campaign.
Intern
Education Sector - Washington, DC
Internships at Education Sector are substantive in nature, and are integral to our policy, research, and communications teams. Interns are expected to engage in a variety of activities, including collecting and analyzing data, tracking issues and policy developments, writing brief articles for our newsletter and online publications, assisting with media outreach, and planning and helping to run forums and conferences. All interns have the opportunity to participate in weekly Education Sector staff and editorial meetings to discuss issues, strategies, and upcoming projects.
Communications Consultant
The Campaign for College Opportunity (CCO) - Los Angeles, CA
CCO is focused on a single mission: to ensure that the next generation of California students has the chance to attend college and succeed in order to keep our workforce and economy strong. The Campaign is seeking an experienced creative writer who will work under the direction of the Community Affairs Director. The Communications Consultant will produce fifteen profiles of California Community College students that document their experiences and challenges in pursuing their educational goals. Students will be identified by The Campaign, as will a general rubric for the profile, including interview questions.
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