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Fall has arrived and the college application season has begun! We hope the resources included in the newsletter will help to prepare you and your students for this busy time of year.
This month's edition includes several invitations from SoCal CAN members to attend their fall programming. Be sure to check them out and forward along to students and families that might be interested. As always, SoCal CAN warmly welcomes the opportunity to include your submissions in our monthly newsletter. Simply email Sanjay with your content.
Warmly,
SoCal CAN
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PROGRAMS OFFERED BY SOCAL CAN MEMBERS |
United Friends of the Children 12th Annual "College Within Reach"
September 24, 2011, 9:00 - 4:00 PM, University of Southern California (USC)
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. The goal is to help students realize that college is an achievable option for each and every one of them. 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.
Mar Vista Family Center's "By Youth For Youth" Conference
Sept. 30 - Oct. 1, 2011, Mar Vista Family Center
Mar Vista Family Center, invites you to their 11th Annual "By Youth For Youth" Conference entitled 'Finding the Leader In You.' This event will provide youth the opportunity to meet new people and have fun while developing leadership skills. To RSVP, contact Jesus Orozco at jorozco@marvistafc.org or Lazaro Trinidad at ltrinidad@marvistafc.org. You may also call 310.390.9607. To learn more about the By Youth For Youth program, visit www.byfy.org.
Posse Los Angeles' "Power of 10" Event
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 Posse, along with more than 100 prominent community, corporate and philanthropic leaders, as they 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.
2011 South Central Scholars College Fair
October 6, 2011, 7:00 - 9:00 PM, First Church of God in Inglewood
South Central Scholars invites you and your students to attend their 14th Annual College Fair & Liberal Arts Summit. Meet college representatives and alumni from nearly 40 different colleges and universities, both public and private. Click here to register. For more information, email Randy Winston at rwinston@southcentralscholars.org or 310.833.1670.
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OTHER PROGRAMS OF INTEREST |
National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA) 2011 Conference
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. SoCal CAN has been invited to share our college retention program, CREWS. 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. Participants will learn the most current information about FSA programs from members of the Department of Education team and other key partners.
Feria Educativa 2011
October 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 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 Spanish-only speaking parents with limited experience of the U.S. educational system, the event's objective is to teach parents 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 regularly updated list of upcoming events, visit the Events page on our website!
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RESOURCES
| SoCal CAN Launches College Visits Database
We are proud to announce the launch of our College Visits Database for the high school seniors. Though still in development, the database includes dates, deadlines, links, and direct contacts to visit more than 60 colleges nationwide. Most deadlines are approaching within the next six weeks, so visit the database soon and start planning your college tours!
NEW: FastWeb's "College Search" Tool
FastWeb has just released a very effective College Search and Matching tool for students and counselors. Users can 1) search by location, major, tuition, and 2) see a list of scholarships for the schools they're interested in.
2012-2013 FAFSA & EFC Guide Released
Federal Student Aid and the US Department of Education are already getting ready for the financial aid season. Now, you can access a DRAFT of the 2012-2013 FAFSA form and also view the 2012-2013 Expected Family Contribution Formula Guide.
Getting Students to Volunteer!
Fastweb has partnered with DoSomething.org to help students volunteer at their school or in their community. Fastweb states that 70% of admissions officers surveyed valued consistent local volunteering over a long period rather than a short stint abroad. The search widget is also available to be put on your own website!
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POLICY UPDATES
| Second Part of CA DREAM Act Awaits Brown's Signature
With Governor Jerry Brown's signature by October 9th, undocumented students in California will be eligible for state financial aid. Brown signed the first portion, AB 130, into law in July 2011 allowing undocumented students access to private grants and scholarships, and Senate and Assembly approval of AB 131 in August and September meant students could potentially be able to access public education funding. Bill Simplifying CA Financial Aid (AB 91) Headed to Governor's Desk A legislative measure aimed at simplifying the financial aid process for college kids, which former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed last fall, is headed to the desk of Gov. Jerry Brown. AB 91 would reduce the number of forms students have to fill out to access finanial aid. Currently, students apply for a Board of Governors waiver or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or both. Portantino's bill creates a three-year pilot program at 10 community college campuses where FAFSA would be used as the primary financial aid application. Policy Action Alert! - Call Governor Brown Today SoCal CAN member, Campaign for College Opportunity, has put out a call to all Californians to contact Gov. Jerry Brown regarding five measures of legislation that are all promising efforts to support college opportunity and preparation in California. Click here to read their call to action, and to learn more about the five bills that have made it to the Governor's desk for signing.
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RESEARCH & TRENDS
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Hispanic Enrollment Jumps 24%, Making Those Students the Largest Campus Minority
A 24 percent spike in Hispanic college enrollment has brought the number of Hispanic young people attending college to an all-time high and made them the largest minority group of 18- to 24 year olds on campuses in the country, according to a report released by the Pew Hispanic Center. The report, drawing on new Census data, says the number of young Hispanics enrolling in college grew by 349,000 from 2009 to 2010. As a result, in 2010 they outnumbered young blacks on college campuses for the first time.
How America Pays for College 2011
Sallie Mae's "How America Pays for College 2011" study, conducted by Ipsos, finds that students attend college with increasingly practical reasons in mind: better jobs and earning more money. Based on a nationally representative survey of 1,600 college students and parents, the study found that ninety percent of students strongly agreed that college is an investment in the future, an increase from 84 percent in 2010. Click here to read more findings from the study.
More stories of interest ...
Telemundo to Launch Education Campaign "El Poder de Saber" on September 25th
This Year's Freshmen at 4-Year Colleges: Highlights of a Survey
Party Ends at For-Profit Schools
Average SAT Scores Down for High School Class of 2011 as Test-Taking Pool Expands
Federal Higher-Education Tax Breaks to Cost $95.3-Billion by 2014
CA's Community Colleges Say 670,000 May be Turned Away
7 in 10 Students Have Skipped Buying a Textbook Because of Its Cost, Survey Finds
Ten Things College Students Waste Money On
How Open Educational Resources are Changing Higher Education
In Many CA Counties, More Than 20 Percent Drop Out of School UC Income From Tuition Will Surpass State Funding for the First Time 10 Consequences of State Cuts to Public Higher Education |
ORGANIZATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
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LEAD Feria Educativa College and Career Fair - Call for Exhibitors and Vendors
LEAD invites you to participate as an Exhibitor or Vendor at the inaugural Feria Educativa - College & Career Fair on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at CSU San Bernardino. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to offer your products and services at the Feria Educativa. Spaces are limited.
12-month Leadership Development Program
Executive Service Corps' Wells Fargo Executive Directors Leadership Institute is a 12-month executive coaching program for nonprofit leaders who have been in their position for five years or more. The deadline is September 23, 2011.
Save 40% on your pre-order of the 2012 CSO Opportunity Guide
The new 2012 College Access & Opportunity Guide will release on September 27, 2011 and features 241 colleges and universities committed to opportunity and success, fresh articles and advice from college students and other experts, and information for parents and mentors. The offer expires September 26, 2011.
The Lewis Hine Awards for Service to Children and Youth
Interested individuals are invited to nominate up to two individuals for the 2012 Lewis Hine Awards for Service to Children and Youth. These nationally recognized awards, now in their 26th year, are presented annually to ten recipients -- five professionals and five volunteers -- for their unheralded and exceptional service to young people.That work can be of almost any kind, from health and welfare to education and recreation. The deadline is September 30, 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.
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Minority Access National Internship Program
Minority Access, Inc. has tremendous success in administering internship programs for the Federal Government and the private sector. Their 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.
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. The deadline for Spring is November 4, 2011.
Political Entrepreneurship Fellowship for Recent College Grads
The NLC Institute is the premier political entrepreneurship training program for young professional progressive leaders. The institute combines training, mentorship, community building and professional advancement to catapult the careers and social impact of NLC Fellows. The deadline is November 11, 2011.
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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.
Executive Director
ScholarMatch - San Francisco, CA
ScholarMatch is committed to helping students pursue a college education, no matter what their financial status. Primarily, ScholarMatch provides students with an online tool to post a profile and engage the community-at-large to invest in their future. ScholarMatch seeks a highly motivated self-starter who understands and values the ScholarMatch and 826 mission, to serve as ED, manage and provide leadership for, and ultimately be responsible for the financial health and well-being of the organization.
College Advisor
10,000 Degrees - San Rafael, CA
Seeking an energetic professional to join our Program team. The College Advisor is an integral part of 10,000 Degrees college track of programs and is primarily responsible for supporting early college awareness programs including the College Academy, the Summer Application Institute and Mentoring as well as providing college and financial aid counseling to local students and families. This position also assists with other college access programs such as financial aid workshops and CollegeDay Tours. The deadline is October 2, 2011.
K-12 Senior Policy Analyst
Education Sector - Washington, DC
Education Sector seeks a senior policy analyst to play a leading role across key areas of our K-12 work. These include current work on issues of teaching, accountability, use of data, and assessment, along with emerging work on standards, productivity, and new designs that re-conceptualize the place, time, and institutions for learning.
Academic Tutor/Case Manager (Part-Time)
College Track - San Francisco, CA
College Track San Francisco is an after-school, college preparatory program that helps students from under-resourced communities and schools graduate from high school and succeed in college. They are currently hiring dynamic and engaging tutors, study group leaders, and Academic Intervention Mentors who are willing to work hard to help students engage with and understand challenging academic material. The deadline is September 30, 2011.
Manager, College Access and Completion Programs
Student Aid Services - Sacramento, CA
Student Aid Services is the leading provider of net price calculator technologies and services to postsecondary institutions' enrollment and financial aid offices. The Product Design and Strategic Solutions Group is pivotal in ensuring that products and systems support the overall business objectives of the company. The incumbent will be responsible for expanding college access and completion programs, partnerships and affiliations, utilizing the company's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) preparation and college cost and planning report, and aid estimation competency and services.
Parent Leadership Coordinator
Asian Pacific American Legal Center of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA
The Parent Leadership Program (PLP) emphasizes developing the leadership skills of parents who want to better support their children in the areas of educational equity, health/wellness and environmental justice. Seeking an experienced Leadership Coordinator for its Parent Leadership Development Programs. The Coordinator should be a dynamic, creative and self-motivated individual with training and facilitation experience on a range of issues faced by immigrants and low income families of color.
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