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It's that exciting time of the year when our college-bound freshman are preparing for their debut on campus. We hope you're basking in their success and celebrating the important role you've played.
SoCal CAN hopes to see you at the next professional development session next month (see details below). In the meantime, enjoy this resource-filled newsletter.
Warmly,
SoCal CAN
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SOCAL CAN PROGRAMS | It All Adds Up: Learn How Financial Aid Works for Your Students
September 7, 2011, 9:30 - 12:15 PM, The California Endowment (2nd floor)
Join us for our third professional development program of the year which will focus on scholarships and understanding financial aid. Participants will hear from scholarship foundation representatives and campus financial aid officers on best practices for navigating college affordability issues. Click here to register. Space is limited. Please RSVP by Friday, September 2nd. |
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund - Open House
September 2, 2011, 12:00 - 3:00 PM, The California Endowment
Join the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) to learn about the various outreach and student support programs offered across the country along with a portfolio of bilingual publications. Partner with HSF and help increase the post-secondary attainment of LA County students.
Working together, HSF envisions a future where every Hispanic household benefits from someone in the family holding a college degree--someone who becomes the seed of change that inspires siblings, friends and an entire generation of Hispanics to go to college.
Click here for more information and to register!
National College Access Network (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.
"Power of 10" presented by Posse LA
October 5, 2011, 7:00 PM, Montage Beverly Hills
Posse LA's annual "Power of 10" event will be an extraordinary celebration of diversity and equity in higher education. Join us, along with more than 100 prominent community, corporate and philanthropic leaders, as we showcase the promise of Posse in Los Angeles and honor Former Mayor Richard J. Riordan for his outstanding contributions to education and philanthropy. Suggested donation of $100 per guest. Click here to learn more.
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 is open! Click here to learn more.
Federal Student Aid (FSA) Fall 2011 Conference
November 29 - December 2, 2011, Las Vegas, NV
The Federal Student Aid 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.
For Students & Families CSU "Super Saturday" College Fair
August 27, 2011, 8:30 - 2:00 PM Super Saturday is a day to learn about the CSU's 23 campuses. Meet students, alumni, faculty and staff and discover which campus is right for you. Stop by for free information, prizes and refreshments. There will be workshops throughout the day on the admissions process, financial aid, the CSU application and more. Parents and families can learn how to assist their students. Click here for more information! Students should RSVP by August 22 to epartnershipevents@calstate.edu or 562.951.4818. 12th Annual "College Within Reach" September 24, 2011, 9:00 - 4:00 PM< University of Southern California (USC) Presented by United Friends of the Children, this event will offer middle and high school aged foster youth, caregivers, and service providers information and resources about preparing for and applying to college with the goal of helping students realize that college is an achievable option for each and every one of them. The workshop topics include: introduction to college life, getting on the college path, becoming a competitive applicant, and a deeper look at the college application process. The day will also showcase services and resources specifically available for foster youth during a lunchtime college and resource fair. Click here to learn more.
Feria Educativa 2011October 1, 2011, CSU San Bernardino, Santos Manuel Student Union
Presented by Latino Education & Advocacy Days (LEAD), Feria Educativa is a FREE full day event offering information, resources, roadmaps and tools to families, parents and students about the post-secondary opportunities available to youth. Feria Educativa will convene students, families, teachers, education administrators, business and civic leaders to empower one another to become stronger advocates for the educational dreams of our community. It also seeks to join multi-media marketing campaigns on how parents and community members can help improve student performance and enrichment. Click here for more information.
3rd Annual "La Feria Es El Momento"
October 22, 2011, 10:00 - 5:00 PM, CSU Dominguez Hills
This is a high energy, fun and educational event for the entire family. Organized for a Spanish only speaking parent with limited experience of the U.S. educational system, the event's objective is to teach the parent about the U.S. educational system and the many non-profit resources that are available to support them and their child on their educational journey.This FREE event will also include giveaways and hands-on activities for the general public.
For a full list of upcoming events, visit the Events page on our website!
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RESOURCES
| NEW EDITION - NCAN Advisor Training Module
This month, NCAN released the new edition of their Advisor Trainng Module, a twelve chapter resource that provides Access Advisors with a strong foundation in all areas related to advising students along the path to and through college. Topics addressed in the module include: Advisor Roles/Responsibilities, Training and Professional Development, Early Awareness and Preparation Activities, Financial Aid, Student Tracking/Data, Adult Learners, and Retention.
College Readiness for All Toolbox The College Readiness for All Toolbox is an effective set of well-researched tools, lessons learned, resources, and documents designed to provide school leaders and technical assistance providers with support to plan, organize, and implement secondary school redesign efforts. Finding a Great Venue Looking for a place to host a fundraiser or event? SpaceFinderLA.org is a new website that enables organizations to seek and post information about venues countywide. The service, free for both renters and seekers, offers the ability to search hundreds of venues by dozens of criteria. AB 131 - Facts You heard that a portion of the CA Dream Act was passed last month, but you still might be uncertain about what exactly that means. The California Dream Network has the breakdown explained. |
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RESEARCH & TRENDS
| REPORT - One Degree of Separation
One Degree of Separation is the third of a series of Public Agenda surveys designed to examine the problems of higher education and college completion from the perspective of those who know best: young people who've completed a postsecondary degree, and those who haven't. With fewer than half of those who enter a four-year college finishing in six years, and with a debate raging over the value of a college education, the perspective of these young Americans is more important than ever.
REPORT - The Condition of College & Career Readiness, 2011
ACT has long defined college and career readiness as the acquisition of the knowledge and skills a student needs to enroll and succeed in credit-bearing first-year courses at a postsecondary institution without the need for remediation. The Condition of College & Career Readiness provides compelling information by measuring academic performance in the context of college and career readiness. Latino College Completion: California California is the fourth state where Excelencia in Education's national initiative, Ensuring America's Future by Increasing Latino College Completion has focused attention on the current equity gap in Latino college completion and the impact of selected effective strategies to increase college attainment. Click here to download a copy of the fact sheet and to watch a short video of the briefing at which it was released. More stories of interest ... California College Students Brace for State Budget Cuts
Brighter Job Outlook for Class of 2011
The Future of Low-income Students
New Analysis Finds Few CA Students Are Prepared for College and Career
Students Least Likely to Persist Benefit Most From Extra Financial Aid, Study Finds
Two Useful Reports On Student Financial Aid
Los Angeles Community College Profile
Top 5 Ways Universities Can Innovate to Survive - and Thrive
Study Shows Students Taking Online Courses More Likely to Fail
Wealth Gaps Rise to Record Highs Between Whites, Blacks and Hispanics
CA Reports 3.5% 8th Grade Dropout Rate
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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
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National Center for Family Literacy
The National Center for Family Literacy is accepting applications from organizations working to provide support for Latino and other families whose members want to earn college degrees. The grants are designed to expand the awareness and use of online college access tools. Ten grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded. The deadline is August 22, 2011.
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Grant
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce its 2012 National Grant competition, which seeks to develop or expand projects designed to support the development of literacy skills for adult primary care givers and their children. The deadline is September 9, 2011.
Verizon Foundation Education and Health Grants
The Verizon Foundation is accepting grant applications from organizations working in the areas of education, domestic violence prevention, healthcare and accessibility, and internet safety. The deadline is October 16, 2011.
Best Grant Search Websites
Need help finding grants? Frustrated by expensive or outdated donor databases? To help in your search, Don Griesmann, a freelance fundraiser, has compiled a free and broad list of grant websites. Mr. Griesman also posts grant opportunities every evening on his Twitter account.
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ORGANIZATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
| Host a Booth at "La Feria Es El Momento" on October 22nd
The LA Chamber is seeking organizations interested in hosting a booth at this year's event. Organized for a Spanish only speaking parent with limited experience of the U.S. educational system, the event's objective is to teach the parent about the U.S. educational system and the many non-profit resources that are available to support them and their child on their educational journey. If your organization would like to host a booth at this year's Feria, please contact Simon Flores at sflores@lachamber.com.
UFC seeks Facilitators/Volunteers for "College Within Reach" on Sept. 24th
United Friends of the Children needs your help! They are currently seeking room facilitators for the event. If interested, click here to download a Volunteer Response Form.
Wednesday Webinars
Wednesday Webinars, a series of educational and professional development webinars hosted by Synthesis Partnership, covers an array of topics such as strategic planning cultivation, nonprofit finances, social media and board fundraising, obtaining auction items and more. Slides and videos of previous webinars are also accessible online. Click here for details.
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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
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White House Internship Program- Spring 2012
A White House Internship provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today's young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office of the President and prepare them for future public service opportunities. The deadline is September 11, 2011.
Minority Access National Internship Program
Minority Access, Inc. has tremendous success in administering internship programs for the Federal Government and the private sector. Theirr programs provide minority students from colleges and universities throughout the United States with meaningful, rewarding work experiences. The internship periods are generally ten weeks for the summer session, and 14-16 weeks for the fall and spring sessions. The deadline for Spring is October 1, 2011.
Marketing Internship with Achievement Matters, Inc.
Achievement Matters, Inc. is a private one-on-one tutoring and educational services company based out in Los Angeles and serving families in California, Nevada, Washington, and Texas. We work one-on-one with students from pre-kindergarten through college. They are currently seeking a Marketing Intern for the Fall. The Marketing Intern will support the team in a wide range of marketing related projects. Location: San Fernando Valley.
CHCI Congressional Internship Program (CIP)
The purpose of 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. CIP provides college students with a paid Congressional work placement on Capitol Hill for a period of twelve weeks (Spring/Fall) or eight weeks (Summer). This unmatched experience allows students to learn first hand about our nation's legislative process. Applications will be open in September 2011.
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JOBS | Parent Organizer
Alliance for a Better Community - Los Angeles, CA
The Alliance for a Better Community (ABC) is seeking an energetic and intelligent individual to serve as its Parent Organizer to conduct parent engagement and organizing toward education reform initiatives. The Parent Organizer will be responsible for engaging and developing relationships with parents. The Parent Organizer will also increase parents knowledge of key education reform efforts and develop their capacity to advocate for such reforms.
Associate Director Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) - Orange County, CA PIQE creates partnerships between parents, students and educators to further students' academic success. As a result of PIQE's work and parent engagement, more than 1.5 million under-served student's education has been enhanced since our inception in 1987. PIQE's signature program is the Parent Engagement Education Program. True to the organization's mission, the program educates parents on how to foster a positive educational environment for their children both at home and at school.
Communications Director
The Institute for College Access and Success, Inc. - Oakland, CA
The Communications Director develops and implements external communications strategies to advance our mission, using both traditional and new media and working closely with staff across the organization. Core responsibilities include managing media relations, web sites, online communications, publications, and strategic initiatives; keeping colleagues and key constituencies informed and engaged; and supervising one staff position as well as outside contractors. Some travel required.
Alumni Services Training Manager
KIPP Foundation - San Francisco, CA
The Training Manager will serve as the primary owner of professional development for the KTC community of practice. The scope of training generally falls into four broad categories - 1) manage KTC professional development events and working groups, 2) Research, create, and maintain training materials and share best practices, 3) manage on/off boarding process and promote sharing via the community email list, and 4) manage strategy for national college access memberships and partnerships.
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