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College Access Programming in North Carolina. A comprehensive statewide approach to educational attainment. Appalachian Regional Commission Tomorrow’s Workforce Conference Strategies for Appalachia’s Future Tupelo, Mississippi October 22-23, 2008. Context for change Economics - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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A comprehensive statewide approach to educational attainment
College Access Programming in North
Carolina
Appalachian Regional Commission Tomorrow’s Workforce Conference Strategies for Appalachia’s Future
Tupelo, MississippiOctober 22-23, 2008
Context for change
Economics Demographics Affordability
Source:http://www.cerc.com/detpages/aboutus79.html
Skilled20%
Unskilled60%
Professional20%
1950
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Skill Level ChangesSkill Level Changes
Skilled45%
Unskilled35%
Professional20%
1991
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Skill Level ChangesSkill Level Changes
Skilled65%
Unskilled15%
Professional20%
2000
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Skill Level ChangesSkill Level Changes
2002-2018
Source: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
Loss of 10%-35%
Loss of 1%-9%
Gain of 1%-10%
Gain of 11%-25%
Gain of 26%-50%
Gain of 51%-103%
Projected Change in High School Graduates by State
010,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000
100,000110,000
American Indian/ AlaskaNative
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black, non- Hispanic
Hispanic
White, non- Hispanic
NORTH CAROLINA Public and Nonpublic High School Graduates2003-04 through 2017-18 (projected)
Source: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
What happens to 9th graders?
Information obtained from the NC Statistical Profile, 2003
North Carolina’s Response
To Develop A Comprehensive and Coordinated Effort that
Assists Students in
Planning for, Applying to, and Paying for College
The 1999 General Assembly funded the Pathways Partnership to increase the college going rate. Members include:
NC Department of Public InstructionNC Community College SystemNC Independent Colleges and UniversitiesThe University of North Carolina
Pathways of North Carolina
CFNC is the name of a service provided by three NC entities
State-funded K-16 Pathways Partnership (DPI, NCCCS, UNC, NCICU) administered by the UNC General Administration
NC’s loan originator - 501(c)3
State Guarantor - scholarships, 529 program
www.CFNC.org
Elements of College Access
Availability
Affordability
Aspiration, Awareness, Academic Readiness, and Application Submission
Appalachian State University
Direct Services for Students
College Counseling & College Visits Financial Aid Information and Counseling; FAFSA Days;
College Bowl Sunday (January and February) College Application Week (November) Career Awareness through Bridges (cfnc.org portal) Motivational Activities/Cultural Events Parent Involvement Opportunities Afterschool programs, tutoring, and mentoring Transition Programs (6th to 7th, 8th to 9th ) Summer Enrichment
Swain County High SchoolSwain County Schools
75.00%
71.82%69.70%
79.63%
73.39%
66.06%
59.41%
81.8%
57.7%
34.9%
25.4%
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
Class of 2000 Class of 2001 Class of 2002 Class of 2003 Class of 2004 Class of 2005 Class of 2006
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# Intended to enroll in 2- or 4-yrs. Institutions ¹
# Actually enrolled in 2- or 4-yrs. Institutions ²
2 per. Mov. Avg. (# Intended to enroll in 2- or 4-yrs. Institutions ¹)
Received Three(3) years of ARC Funded Programming
Robbinsville High SchoolGraham County Schools
62.75%
78.87%
63.38%64.41%
53.70%
69.44%
64.41%
71.8%
37.7%34.1%
30.8%
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
Class of 2000 Class of 2001 Class of 2002 Class of 2003 Class of 2004 Class of 2005 Class of 2006
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# Intended to enroll in 2- or 4-yrs. Institutions ¹
# Actually enrolled in 2- or 4-yrs. Institutions ²
2 per. Mov. Avg. (# Intended to enroll in 2- or 4-yrs. Institutions ¹)
Received Three(3) years of ARC Funded Programming
Hiwassee Dam High SchoolCherokee County Schools
71.43%
80.95%
76.32% 75.00%
80.00%
48.28%
44.44%
97.6%
36.1%
42.4%
24.3%
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
Class of 2000 Class of 2001 Class of 2002 Class of 2003 Class of 2004 Class of 2005 Class of 2006
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# Intended to enroll in 2- or 4-yrs. Institutions ¹
# Actually enrolled in 2- or 4-yrs. Institutions ²
2 per. Mov. Avg. (# Intended to enroll in 2- or 4-yrs. Institutions ¹)
Received Three(3) years of ARC Funded Programming
We will do it because it is the right thing to do.
For More Information
Contact:Joni Webb Petschauer
Director
Western NC Network for Access and Success