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CAPS (College Access Program)CAPS (College Access Program)

Part of the Rural Community College Initiative

funded by the Ford Foundation

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Description of the InstitutionDescription of the Institution

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is a comprehensive, publicly supported community college located in rural Southeastern New Mexico

It is operated under the authority of the parent campus, ENMU-Portales located 90 miles away.

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Description of the Institution Description of the Institution (cont)(cont)The average enrollment is 4,000 each

semesterOver 50% of the student body is

classified as economically disadvantaged

Forty-eight percent of the student enrollment is Hispanic

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The Process: Modified MVAThe Process: Modified MVA

County Data Collection & Analysis

Neighborhood Data Collection

& Analysis

Deciding on Goals & Strategies

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The Coach’s RoleThe Coach’s Role

Promote Fair Process

Share Perspectives

Promote Feasibility

Diplomatic Reminders

Encourage Team

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Program OverviewProgram Overview

The CAP scholarship program

provides yearly scholarships and

mentoring support for every student

completing the 5th through 12th grades

in selected Chaves County schools.

One pilot school was chosen in 2004,

and four will join the program in 2005.

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Addressing the Problem – Addressing the Problem – Educational AccessEducational Access50% of families in Chaves County

have only a single parent68% of children ages 0-18 in single

parent families live at or below poverty level

Of the 15 elementary schools in Chaves County, fourteen have 90% or higher qualification for free and reduced lunches

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Addressing the Problem– Addressing the Problem– Educational AccessEducational Access 25% of Chaves County residents do not

have a high school diploma. Only 16% of Chaves County residents

have bachelor’s degrees or higher. The public school drop-out rate has not

been measured accurately – it may be as high as 30% based on reduction in numbers of students from 9th to 12th grade.

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Project GoalsProject Goals

Increase the retention rate for each cohort of students completing grade 5 and entering grade 6 by at least 10% over the baseline of students completing 6th grade and entering the 7th grade from 2003 to 2004.

Provide career information and guidance for at least 60% of students in each cohort.

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Project Goals (cont)Project Goals (cont)

Involve at least 50 Chaves County agencies and businesses in the program by the end of year 3.

Coordinate the mentoring program to insure that all similar programs in the County are involved as partners.

Increase the percentage of Chaves County population with a college degree by 2% based on data from the 2010 census.

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Project Goals (cont)Project Goals (cont)

Reduce the percentage of adults over age 25 in Chaves County who have less than a high school diploma by 1% in 2010 census.

Identify and assist parents with less than a high school diploma or college degree to achieve that goal.

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Description – Pilot SchoolDescription – Pilot School

Sunset Elementary School located adjacent to the campus

97% of the student enrollment qualify for free and reduced lunches.

31% of the students are learning English as a second language

47 students graduated from the 5th grade in May 2004 and entered the CAP program

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Description – CAP programDescription – CAP program

ENMU-Roswell Foundation donated the initial funds and manages the funds for each student.

Student must complete each grade satisfactorily to have the next year’s scholarship deposited in account

Funds are awarded when student graduates from high school.

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Description – CAP ProgramDescription – CAP Program

Scholarship Use1. Used for concurrent enrollment

during high school.2. May apply to tuition, fees, books,

supplies, and tools at ENMU-Roswell.

3. Must be used within two years after graduation.

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Description – CAP ProgramDescription – CAP Program

Parent/Guardian Responsibility

1. Participate in an educational program designed to provide information about the value of investing for college.

2. Approve contact by mentor assigned to work with the student.

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Description – CAP Program Description – CAP Program

ENMU-Roswell Foundation

Responsibility

1. Maintain student accounts

2. Send yearly statement to the family

3. Assist in securing additional funds for added schools.

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Description – CAP ProgramDescription – CAP Program

School District Responsibility1. Participate in Memoranda of

Understanding.2. Assist ENMU-Roswell staff in tracking

students3. Allow ENMU-Roswell staff and

Foundation members to present short educational sessions for parents and students as they enter the program.

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Description – CAP ProgramDescription – CAP Program

ENMU-Roswell Responsibilities1. Issue scholarships and data

collection.2. Coordinate student mentoring and

guidance for students.3. Coordinate student career

exploration and support for school success.

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Description – CAP ProgramDescription – CAP Program

Student Responsibility

GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL!

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DescriptionDescription

Mentoring Program Components1. Assure appropriate student

uniforms and supplies for the year.2. Assure student has appropriate

immunizations and health issues addressed.

3. Provide information regarding career choices.

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DescriptionDescription

Mentoring Program (cont)

4. Check on student 2-4 times yearly to assure success.

5. Link with appropriate school services as needed.

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Sam Martinez and AldoSam Martinez and Aldo

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Current ResourcesCurrent Resources

Over 30 staff and faculty who have volunteered to work with students.

Commitment by the ENMU-Roswell Foundation to continually scholarship each 5th grade graduating class from Sunset Elementary School through HS.

Strong community support.

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Joe PeeplesJoe Peeples

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EvaluationEvaluation

Data collection including individual grade completion rates for each student in the program compared to schools and students without the program.

Increase in high school graduation rates Increase in number of Chaves County high

school graduates enrolling in ENMU-Roswell programs.

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Future PlansFuture Plans

Secure new partners and individuals who will join the program.

Develop employee payroll deduction program for the CAP program.

Secure funding for coordination.Add at least four new elementary

schools yearly until all schools in the County have the program.

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