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2014 NSPA Annual Conference

2014 NSPA Annual Conference. Natalie Jansorn Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Director, Grants and Higher Education Programs. Unique High Achieving Students; Unique High Achieving Needs: How do Scholarship Programs work to meet these?. Jessie Kasynski Presidents Leadership Class

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2014 NSPA Annual Conference

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  1. 2014 NSPA Annual Conference Natalie Jansorn Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Director, Grants and Higher Education Programs Unique High Achieving Students; Unique High Achieving Needs: How do Scholarship Programs work to meet these? Jessie Kasynski Presidents Leadership Class Manager of Student Affairs Katy Craig Boettcher Foundation Director of Innovation and Strategic Initiatives

  2. Twitter info for questions, comments and following in the future: #nspa14 @njansorn @_katy_craig_

  3. Introduce yourself to a partner and discuss: Why are you in this workshop? What do you hope to gain?

  4. Agenda: Panel Introductions (15 min) Initial Thoughts (20 min) • Transitioning to College • On-Going Student Support • Transitioning Beyond College Q&A For the Good of the Order (20 min) Small Group Discussions (20-30 min) Report Back (20 min)

  5. Panel Introductions

  6. Advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need. Founded in 2000 by the estate of Jack Kent Cooke, the Foundation has awarded $125 million in scholarships to 1,800 students, and $79 million in grants to organizations that support our mission. Scholarships Direct Services Grants Knowledge Dissemination

  7. Jack Kent Cooke Scholarships:College and Undergraduate Transfer • Jack Kent Cooke Scholars receive: • Up to $40,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school • Opportunity to pursue any area of study • Pre-enrollment: personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid • Multifaceted advising about how to transition to college and how to maximize the college student experience • Average scholarship award: • (CS) $12,540 • (UT) $20,447

  8. Minimum Eligibility • (CS) Plan to graduate from a US high school in spring 2015 • (UT) Current student at an accredited U.S. community college or two-year institution with sophomore status or a recent graduate • Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2015 • Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above • Demonstrate unmet financial need • (CS) Receive standardized test scores in the top 15%

  9. Criteria Evidence of: • Academic ability • Rigor of curriculum • Love of learning • Persistence • Leadership • Desire to help others

  10. Services available to our Scholars

  11. Panel Introductions

  12. The Presidents Leadership Class • The Presidents Leadership Class is a leading model of a four-year,comprehensive, multidisciplinary leadership development learningcommunity, focusing on ethical reasoning, critical thinking, and • global perspectives.PLC develops extraordinary leaders who apply their unique approach to leadership throughout their lives in their academic fields, professions, and communities in Colorado and beyond. • CLASS • COMMUNITY • SCHOLARSHIP

  13. The PLC Program • Founded in 1972 • Intended to keep and attract top scholars to the University of Colorado Boulder, to uniquely educate them, and to develop them into strong economic and social contributors in the state of Colorado. • 50 incoming freshmen and ~ 5 second point of entry students each year • $1,000 merit scholarship • Additional affiliated scholarships avail • Four-year academic curriculum • Experiential Education requirements • Minor in Leadership Studies • Dedicated staff

  14. Eligibility Requirements& Selection Criteria • Are You PLC? • Intellectually Curious • Evident Leadership Potential • Commitment Outside of Self • Contribution to PLC and CU Boulder Community • Who Are Our Applicants? • Top Scholars in High School • Range from Involved to Over Involved • Commitment to Something Bigger • Leadership Character Traits • Minority Population is Growing

  15. How is PLC Different? • Unique academic curriculum • Experiential Education components • Focus on academic and professional development • Focus on community building and relationships • Alumni involvement as mentors and opportunity providers • Student Staff opportunity • Network of alumni, community, supporters, etc. • Cohort activities • One of fewprescribed paths to Leadership Minor • History, reputation • Dedication of staff, faculty, alumni to success of program

  16. Panel Introductions

  17. The Boettcher Foundation • Since 1937, The Boettcher Foundation’s mission has been to invest in the minds and mortar of Colorado. We do this by awarding full 4-year in-state scholarships to the state’s top high school seniors and by providing capital grants to Colorado nonprofits. • Capital Grants • Webb-Waring Biomedical Research • Boettcher Teacher Residency • Boettcher Scholarship Program

  18. The Boettcher Scholarship • Colorado’s Oldest and Most Prestigious Merit-Based Scholarship: 1952 – present • Donor Intent: Retain Colorado’s Best and Brightest in state for their education • Four-year, full-ride Scholarship covering: • Tuition, books, fees, living stipend • International Education Grant: $5500/semester • Four types of Enrichment Grants: up to $3000 total • Total package = $100K - $225K

  19. Eligibility Requirements& Selection Criteria • Minimum Eligibility Requirements: • CO Resident (junior & senior year) • US Citizen or permanent resident of the United States OR • Hold legal status or be eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Colorado ASSET • Selection Criteria: • Excellent Academic Record • Leadership & Involvement • Service to School & Community • Outstanding Character

  20. More than just a check…A Scholarship Program • Teacher Recognition Program • New Scholar Orientation • Chancellors’ / Presidents’ Events • Alumni / Current Scholar Network • School-based Scholar Events • “Boettcher Mentor” on each campus • Special Advising for Post-Graduate Fellowships and Scholarships • Scholar Community Activities • Scholar Grant Writing Sequence • International Education Grant • Educational Enrichment Grants to participate in research, study abroad, unpaid internships and professional conferences • Current Scholar Online Resources • Rockies Game

  21. Agenda: Panel Introductions (15 min) Initial Thoughts (20 min) • Transitioning to College • On-Going Student Support • Transitioning Beyond College Q&A For the Good of the Order (20 min) Small Group Discussions (20-30 min) Report Back (20 min)

  22. Agenda: Panel Introductions (15 min) Initial Thoughts (20 min) • Transitioning to College • On-Going Student Support • Transitioning Beyond College Q&A For the Good of the Order (20 min) Small Group Discussions (20-30 min) Report Back (20 min)

  23. Agenda: Panel Introductions (15 min) Initial Thoughts (20 min) • Transitioning to College • On-Going Student Support • Transitioning Beyond College Q&A For the Good of the Order (20 min) Small Group Discussions (20-30 min) Report Back (20 min)

  24. Form groups of 3-5 people and discuss: What did you hear in the panel presentation models that applies to your program? Share best practices Seek advice on your challenges.

  25. Agenda: Panel Introductions (15 min) Initial Thoughts (20 min) • Transitioning to College • On-Going Student Support • Transitioning Beyond College Q&A For the Good of the Order (20 min) Small Group Discussions (20-30 min) Report Back (20 min)

  26. Select a Spokesperson to Report Back to the Large Group: What was one of the best – and previously unmentioned – practices that was shared in your small group? What other issues surfaced, and were any innovative strategies discussed that could possibly address them?

  27. Thank You! Jessie Kasynski jessie.kasynski @Colorado.EDU Katy Craig kcraig @boettcherfoundation.org Natalie Jansorn njansorn@jkcf.org

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