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Agenda
Key Reasons for ALCAC
Increase # of 1st Generation & Low- income Students pursuing Post- Secondary Education.
Assist HS Seniors with the College Admissions Process.
Ensure each Senior submits at least 1 Admissions Application to College.
Encourage HS Seniors to Apply to College early in their senior year.
Plan 2020 VisionEvery Child A Graduate
Every Child Prepared for College/Work/Adulthood in the 21st Century
Presidential Proclamation THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary_______________________________________________________________
For Immediate Release October 31, 2014
NATIONAL COLLEGE APPLICATION MONTH, 2014 - - - - - - -
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION
With hard work and determination, a great education should be within everyone's reach. At the heart of America's promise is the belief that we all deserve an equal opportunity to get ahead, and today more than ever -- as we face greater global competition in a knowledge-based economy -- a college degree is the surest path to a stable, middle-class life. During National College Application Month, we come together to encourage all students to take control of their own destiny by applying to continue their education beyond high school and to let them know that no matter where they come from or who they are -- it does not matter if they are the first in their family to apply to college or if they have been told that they are simply not college material -- there is an opportunity for them.
This fall, high school seniors across our Nation are making the decision to invest in their future by earning a post-secondary degree or credential, and as they navigate the college admissions process, my Administration is dedicated to supporting them with the tools and resources they need to succeed. To help more families afford a college degree, we have expanded grants, tax credits, and loans and invested in programs that help students manage and reduce the burdens of debt after they graduate. We created the College Scorecard to make it easier for students and families to compare colleges and find ones that are well-suited to their needs. And to help students better understand the costs of college and more easily compare aid packages offered by different institutions, we developed the Financial Aid Shopping Sheet. To access these and other resources -- including College Navigator and a tool that helps determine the net price of any given college -- Americans can go to www.WhiteHouse.gov/ReachHigher.
Applying to college is hard work, but it is only the beginning of a journey that requires persistence and focus. A college degree unlocks pathways to opportunity; it prepares today's students for the jobs of the future and is a requirement for the educated workforce and informed citizenry our country needs to create growth, bolster our economy, and strengthen our democracy. That is why as a Nation, we
must lift up our students, help them achieve their greatest potential, and work together toward an important goal: to lead the world in college completion.
This month, we celebrate the limitless possibility within every child. We honor the teachers, school counselors, and parents who help students apply to college. We recognize the institutions that are taking steps to ensure they reach the best and brightest students, regardless of their background, and all those who ensure the next generation is prepared for success, including businesses who open their doors to interns and the alumni, foundations, and faith-based organizations that provide scholarships. Let us remind all students that it is never too early to start planning for their future or reaching for their dreams.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2014 as National College Application Month. I call upon public officials, educators, parents, students, and all Americans to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs designed to encourage students to make plans for and apply to college.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-ninth.
BARACK OBAMA # # #
Alabama ResolutionRESOLUTION PROCLAIMING
NOVEMBER 3-7, 2014, ASALABAMA COLLEGE APPLICATION
WEEK
WHEREAS, all students must have an opportunity to reach their full potential and to realize their lifelong aspirations; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Labor estimates 90
percent of our nation’s upcoming 21st Century careers will require employees to have postsecondary experience; and
WHEREAS, the college application process may be a barrier
that could keep some high school students from pursuing postsecondary education—because of an absence of information or support; and
WHEREAS, obtaining a postsecondary degree is linked to
higher income, better health, and even increased community involvement; and
WHEREAS, to celebrate Alabama College Application Week
special activities, official proclamation ceremonies, and other events have been planned statewide; and
WHEREAS, only 31 percent of Alabama’s working population (between the ages of 25-64) currently have an Associate’s degree; and
WHEREAS, if this current trend continues, it is estimated that only about 38 percent of adults in Alabama will hold a college degree in 2025; and
WHEREAS, this year all of Alabama’s local high schools will be participating in this event, which is focused on preparing students for the exciting opportunities of the 21st Century; and
WHEREAS, the Alabama College Application Week initiative is designed to increase the number of students that are applying to and ultimately enrolling in college with a particular focus on first-generation and low-income students; and
WHEREAS, the Alabama College Application Week
initiative is particularly focused on assisting first-generation and low-income students; and
WHEREAS, in Plan 2020 a Prepared Graduate is partially defined as possessing the knowledge and skills needed to enroll and succeed in credit-bearing, first-year courses at a two- or four-year college, trade school, and technical school without the need for remediation; and
WHEREAS, in the Class of 2013, 22,815 students in Alabama applied for financial aid services and completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and
WHEREAS, this celebration will also highlight the
importance of the “college and career readiness” concept, which focuses on creating a seamless transition between students leaving high school, entering college, and moving into the workforce; and
WHEREAS, the State Superintendent of Education recommends approval:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the
Alabama State Board of Education does hereby proclaim November 3-7, 2014, as Alabama College Application Week and encourages local boards of education, schools, business professionals, and local educational organizations to participate in this celebration through activities that demonstrate the importance of Alabama’s students achieving their aspirations of academic excellence and personal achievement.
60% of Americans will hold high quality degrees and credentials by
2025 ~ Lumina Foundation
2013 Pilot Schools
~Etowah High School - Attalla City
Walker High School – Jasper City
Citronelle High School - Mobile County
Carroll High School - Ozark City
Pell City High School- Pell City
Francis Marion High School - Perry
County
Pickens County High School - Pickens
County
Calera High School- Shelby County
Sylacauga High School – Sylacauga
City
Northside High School - Tuscaloosa
County
Etowah pushes college enrollment
Sometimes a student going to college is as simple as someone helping them to apply.” (J.
Watts, 2010)
Parent volunteer Amelia Peterson helps senior Courtland Harris fill out an application
The Basics………. Schools
Responsibilities?Host event during the school day
Focuses on first-generation students
Event occurs in the fall (November 2-6) on day(s) during that week
Utilizes existing networks and infrastructure
Requires collaboration (K-12/Higher Education)
Promotes College Going Culture
Uses school personnel and volunteers-low cost
Collect data on # students participating & # of applications submitted to Colleges & Universities
GOALS
Share information and build awarenesss
Provide individualized advising
Assist with application completion
Engage parents and community
Make decisions and plan ahead
American College
Application Campaign
(ACAC)
2005-2015
North Carolina was the first state to implement College Application Week
South Carolina joined ACAC
Colorado, Florida & West Virginia joined
ACAC
Kentucky, Minnesota & Michigan joined ACAC
Arizona, Iowa, Montana, Oklahoma,
Oregon, and Washington joined
ACAC
Alabama joined the ACAC
2013
All 50 States have joined the ACAC
2014 & 2015
Preparing your
School, Students
and Volunteers for
The College Application
Campaign Event
November 2-6, 2015
Site Coordinator Checklist
ALCAC Week
Pre-event Activities
Communication
It is important that your school communicate this opportunity to
Students
Families
Community
Volunteers
ALCAC
Program Implementation
Resources
Building a College-Going Culture
ACIN book mark - book marks will be provided for all students participating in the ALCAC program. students will use the www.alcareerinfo.org web portal to complete the college application process. Please give each participating student a book mark prior to your school’s event.
Building a College-Going Culture
Event Poster
Building a College-Going Culture
Ask me about My School
Staff Buttons
Building a College-Going Culture
Student Button“I applied to College”
Building a College-Going Culture
BannerWas available for pilot schools
only. The banners may be purchased at a minimum fee from
local vendors.
Building a College-Going Culture
Alabama Colleges & Universities Map
Map available at www.alcareerinfo.org Assist students in the registration process. Provides information on all colleges and universities in the state of Alabama. The map is located under the Career Planning tab on the website. Please review the map on the web portal with your students prior to your event.
Building a College-Going Culture
School Teams
Building a College-Going Culture
Class Assignments
Building a College-Going Culture
Window displays
Building a College-Going Culture
Students’ Acceptance Wall/Boards
Building a College-Going Culture
Door Decorating Events
Building a College-Going Culture
Staff T- Shirt /Sweat Shirt Day
Students: Research OptionsCollege Navigator
Students Complete College
Application Worksheet
The Day of your College
Application EventHold the eventKeep Records:
Who and how many students applied?
How many applications were submitted?
How many students registered for a FAFSA pin?Keep a record of who volunteered and their contact information
Hand out the “What Next” sheet
Activities
Ask Me! Button, Badges, Stickers (pg 30)
Volunteer Tasks (pg 31)
Student Instructions on Day of Event (pg 32)
College Application Sign-Out Sheet (pg33)
Reminders and Recognition(pg 34)
Next Steps Handout (pg 35)
AfterThe College Application
Campaign Event•Submit the requested data to the state coordinator
•The sign-in sheet with names of students participated in your school’s event.
•The number of seniors who applied to college during your school’s event.
•The number of college applications submitted during your school’s event.
•Communicate the program’s impact with the local media. .
•Thank your volunteers.
•Follow-up with school team to share your success!
Student Sign-Out Sheet
Implement school-wide activities to
build awareness and enthusiasm
•Morning announcements
•Guest speakers
•Parent/student nights
•Engage the
underclassmen in
school’s college
application
campaign event
Recruiting and Preparing Volunteers
What?
Greet Students
Answer Questions
Review Applications
Manage Sign-in Sheets
Fill printer with paper
Hand out Papers
Serve as Motivational Role Model
Recruiting and Preparing Volunteers
Who?
College Admissions representatives
Financial Aid Officers
College Advising Corps Members
College Access Professional
Retired Teachers
Local Business Leaders
Political Leaders
Parents
Recruiting and Preparing Volunteers
How?
Newsletters
Presentations at meetings of local nonprofits
PSAs
Letters from the Principal and/or School Counselors
Personal Contacts
Recruiting and Preparing Volunteers
Spring/Summer /Fall 2015
•Print /review the site coordinator manual
•Register your high school for participation in the ALCAC
• Encourage students to research colleges and universities
•Make sure students are aware of the ALCAC program
•Add ALCAC to your school’s master calendar
•Reserve the computer facilities for your event.
•Recruit volunteers to assist with your event
•Create a schedule for volunteers
ALCAC
Highlights
2013 ALCAC Schools
10 Pilot High Schools
1538 Seniors Represented those HS
1173 Seniors Applied to College
1803 Applications were Submitted to
250 Colleges and Universities
Nationwide
2014 ALCAC Schools
216 High schools/sites hosted events Statewide
20,384 Seniors Applied to College
28,251 Seniors Representing the 216 High Schools
31,460 College Applications were submitted to Colleges & Universities
Over 33 HS received 100% participation in ALCAC .
Questions?????????
Contact informationWillietta Ellis ConnerState Department of
EducationEducation Specialist
334-353-1607