Annual Report 2010-11

Mark Anderson Partner, Mcguire Woods, LLP

Deb Anderson Executive Director of the Center for Real Estate Development, Kenan-Flagler Business School

Chris Bailey Consultant/Entrepreneur

Tony Brown Professor, Sanford Institute, Duke University

Robb Caldwalder Real Estate Entrepreneur

Heidi Carter Vice-Chair, Durham Public Schools, Board Of Education

Anthony Clay Director Of Advancement, Carolina Friends School

Chena Flood Director, N.C. Division of Non-Public Education

Lee Hark Upper School Director, Durham Academy

Mariah Eckhardt Director, Marketing Communications, Burt’s Bees

Eric Mlyn Executive Director, Duke Engage

Karen Myles Parent Representative

Lauren Whitehurst Executive Director Of Center For Consulting Excellence, Fuqua School Of Business

Jennifer Crawford Recording Secretary

Chair: Bela Kussin Educational Consultant

Mission

Board of Directors

The mission of Student U is to empower students in the Durham Public Schools to take ownership of their education by developing the academic and personal skills they need to realize their full potential in school and beyond.

I will energize my community.

I will achieve greatness.

I will respect myself and others.

I will discover my best self.

I will dream fearlessly.

I will share my brilliance.

Core Values

Message from the Director & Chair of the boardDear Friends of Student U,

Last month, the Student U community gathered for our annual Thanksgiving Potluck. Parents, students and teachers brought chicken, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and dozens of pies to share in what has become a tradition at Student U – eating, giving thanks, and simply being present with one another.

Each year during student interviews, we explain to prospective students and parents that at Student U we are not here to provide a service. Rather, we exist to form a partnership. In order for us to accomplish our ultimate goal, we all must share our talents at the Stu-dent U table. This core value of Student U is perhaps never more clearly visible than at our Thanksgiving Potluck when we literally fill the table with all our edible brilliance.

A testament to the “best self” within us all, 2011 has been a year filled with generosity. Durham Catering Company provided 6,000 hot, healthy meals for our summer program. Karen Myles, Cora Bryant, and Guardians 4 Student U gave their time to garner parent support and involvement. Teachers continued to amaze us with their infinite knowledge and passion. Board of Trustee members volunteered countless hours to ensure our sus-tainability. Foundations, partners, and hundreds of individuals donated more money and in-kind support than ever before. Last but not least, our students inspired us daily with their courage, wisdom, and desire to positively impact the world.

By all coming together in partnership, we are creating a community driven by our dreams, grounded by our core values, and illuminated by the brilliance of our students. In 2012, we will continue to take pride in our accomplishments while progressing towards our ultimate goal of becoming a true Beloved Community.

With great appreciation for your diverse gifts,

Executive Director Board Chair Dan Kimberg and Jayda, Class of 2014, at our build with Habitat for Humanity

High school students Jayda, Joy, and Larry serve a fresh meal to the Student U family

Karen Myles and her two daughters at the end-of-summer Student U Celebration

6 Duke-NCCU Unity Teaching Fellows

3 APPLES Interns

6 Duke-UNC Unity Teaching Fellows

5 now teach in Durham Public Schools (DPS)

17 will teach in their own classroom in Fall 2012

All plan to make their mark in the field of education.

Student U teachers are supported by 9 mentor teachers. Combined, these mentors have over 50 years of experience in the classroom.

from NC Central University, UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State University, and Duke University.

36 Middle School Teachers

2 High School Academic Enrichment Coordinators

11 High School Advocates Teachers and guidance counselors in DPS

247 Students 6th through 10th grade

Our Community

I like the interactive style and the great welcoming aura that is emitted on an every day basis here on campus.

daniel odeh. Class of 2014, blogging intern this summer at Student U

What they’ve learned is to broaden their vision, to allow them to have fun about learning. When you find learning is fun, it really broadens your vision.

Student U has taught me to be a better leader, friend, and student.

The awesome teachers in my family worked so well together because of the huge amount of respect we have for each other’s amazing abilities.

KHALIK WEAVER. Student U Class of 2016

Michelle bridgERs. returning 8th grade teacher

norman Autry. father of Devin, Student U Class of 2014 (photo left)

8th grader at Carrington Middle SchoolFavorite Student U summer elective: SpanishCollege plans: Duke University

Education majorStudent U summer elective: Show ChoirCollege: NC Central University

Our Continuum of Service

Middle School Program High School Program

Summer Enrichment Program: In our free, 6 week academically intense pro-gram, middle school students are taught and led by our college-age teachers.

Year Round Program: Students par-ticipate in weekly academic enrichment and monthly mentoring outings led by our teachers.

Summer Internship Program: Our students are offered 6 week internships at Student U and in the community. Stu-dents also participate in college tours and a peer education health class.

Year Round Program: Students par-ticipate in college prep workshops and receive academic support from 10 high school advocates and weekly tutorials.

98% of our students believe they will graduate from college, representing a 25% increase from before their participation in the program.

Ms. Emma with Turunesh, Class of 2018 Sixth graders take a tour of NC StateStudent U interns test a new recipe

Our Results

Beginning in 2010, Student U has taken new strides to understand its im-pact on its students. Through a partnership with Durham Public Schools’ Research and Accountability Office, each student in the Class of 2017 was matched with a comparable DPS sixth grader to track academic and be-havioral progress over time. In addition to our matched pairs research, this year we conducted the Student Success Profile (SSP) to assess how Stu-dent U impacted our students’ sense of well-being.

Student U Students at a Glance 79% will be first generation college students88% qualify for free or reduced lunch71% African-American, 23% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% MultiracialStudents attend all traditional Durham middle and high schools

Student U and the Student Success Profile94.7% of Student U students believe that the academic rigor of

Student U is asset

96% feel every student is important at Student U

98% feel they are respected by teachers at Student U

98% believe that Student U teachers set high standards

97% teachers help students relate learning to real life

98% students feel like adults at Student U welcome their input

98% of Student U students believe they are on a path to success

Our Academic Impact: 2010-11

11% more Student U students in the Class of 2017 passed their End of Grade Reading Tests than their matched pairs.

4% more Student U students in the Class of 2017 passed their End of Grade Math Tests than their matched pairs.

72% of Student U students demonstrat-ed proficiency in on their End of Grade Math Test compared with 47% of their economically disadvantaged peers in Durham.*

54% of Student U students demonstrat-ed proficiency in on their End of Grade Reading Test compared with 39% of their economically disadvantaged peers in Durham.*

* Economic statistics taken from most recently released data tables (2009-10 academic year) published by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

On July 1, 2011, I took a trip to Ms. April’s seventh grade classroom. On this particular day they were doing an activity where they were dissecting chicken wings. I can tell you from my own personal ac-count that the intensity of the learning going on in that classroom was incredible. The children in Ms. April’s class were all on the same page, calling out the answers to all of her questions in symphony. Their knowledge of the human body left me utterly flabbergasted. The amount of inspiration I felt from those kids was amazing. I can tell by the “ewws” and “ahhs” I heard from them that they had an all-around great time. And let’s not forget that Mr. Huggins’ amazing descriptive ability of where the tendons, ligaments, and cartilage were located in the chicken wing made this activity an overall wonderful learning experience. All of these components completed a perfect classroom activity.

In these two stories, written originally for the Student U blog, Tyler (left) and Ms. Emma give a taste of the daily discoveries made by our students and teachers this summer. For more brilliance from the summer, captured by our teachers and high school blogging interns, visit www.studentucreates.wordpress.com

Tyler horne. Class of 2015,Student U blogging intern

Step into the classroom with Tyler Horne, ninth grade

Ms. Rumin leads a chicken wing dissection.

Standing in the sand with the waves quickly ap-proaching my feet, I looked out upon the ocean and could see nothing but endless water in the distance. This Friday at Student U, the sixth graders traveled to Bald Head Island. For many students, this was not only their first time on a boat, the ferry ride from the mainland to the is-land, but it was also their first time at a beach. Tour guides from Bald Head’s Conservancy led us through the maritime forest and took us out on the beach where we saw sea turtle nests. While those experiences were amazing, the memory of watching my students run and splash in the ocean will stick with me forever. Pure and simple joy was on everyone’s faces.

Together we all just played in the water; no one was concerned with students sitting quietly at their desk, or participating in a discussion, or ensuring that everyone tries the vegetables. It was just Stu-dent U having so much fun together. I learned more about my students that day than I had the previous five weeks together with them. This Bald Head trip taught me many things, but most importantly it re-minded me that as teachers at Student U we must always remember to dream dreams as large as the ocean for our students.

Emma Harbaugh. Student U 6th grade teacher

And Dream Fearlessly with Ms. Emma, a Student U teacher

First grant received

Durham dreams up Student U program

First summer enrichment program

Year-round program launched

Student U honored with Light Up Durham Award

Student U named Non-Profit of the Year by Durham Chamber of Commerce

First class of 6th graders, Class of 2014, recruited

March 2006

2007: 50 6th graders 2008: 100 6-7th graders 2009: 150 6-8th graders

June 2007

September 2007 July 2009

October 2009

March 2007

5 Years of Student UIn 2007, 50 brilliant rising sixth graders and 12 passionate teachers came together for the first day of Student U. This summer, students, parents, teachers, and community members gathered to celebrate our fifth birthday. In honor of all the individuals who have built Student U, we worked with Habitat for Humanity to help build two homes in Durham. As we plan for the future, we continue to rely on Durham’s expertise and passion as we enhance our community.

Dante joins our 1st class of 6th graders. 2008 Durham MLK Day Celebration.

I’ve taken on more respon-

sibilities, met new people, built strong friendships. I’m just a broader thinker than I used to be.

It was a very exciting, awkward first day. But I’m glad I came.

Dante evans. Class of 2014

Dante evans. Class of 2014

2005

I think Student U’s had more of an impact than anything else in the past five years in making me into a confident teacher who knows what she’s doing in the classroom, who’s prepared to take on all sorts of challenges with her students. I really do think I grew up here. Emily Jenkins. teacher at Carrington Middle

School, in her 5th year at Student U

Dante evans. Class of 2014

High school program launched

Full-time staff expanded to include Program Director and Director of Operations

First college tour in Atlanta with 9th graders

Student U celebrated 5 years by serving with Habitat for Humanity

First Student U class graduates from high school and enrolls in college

Student U granted 501(c)(3) status

2010: 200 6-9th graders 2011: 250 6-10th graders

June 2010

July 2010

August 2010

July 2011

2014

September 2010

As a high school intern, in 2011 Dante served as a teacher’s assistant for Mr. Chris.

In five years, I see myself majoring in social communications at UNC Chapel Hill.

New Initiatives We tell our students all the time to Dream Fearlessly. Without having the necessary reading skills, our stu-dents’ dreams will never become realities. Reading Fearlessly teaches our students how to love reading while becoming successful lifelong readers.

Daily small group reading period for all middle school students during the summer

Program-wide bookclub reading in the fall

Year-round reading intervention classes

In persuasive letters written last year to Mr. Kimberg, 8th grade students challenged Student U, declaring “We cannot discover our best selves if we do not eat right.” Implementing Eat.Play.Live. promotes the importance of good physical health for students and their families.

Healthy meals cooked by high school interns for all students this summer through our partnership with Durham Catering Company

Athletic electives for students during the summer

Middle and high school are times of great physical, emotional, and social changes. With the support of the UNC School of Social Work, we hope to help students overcome their various obstacles outside of the classroom and empower students to share their true brilliance.

School Success Profile adminis-tered to all students

Social work intern hired to support students with unique needs

Read Fearlessly

Eat.Play.Live.

Adolescents in Transition

Students receive a hot, healthy meal thanks to our partnership with Durham Catering Company

Finances

Eighth graders help wash the buses at TROSA in Durham with Mr. Jacob.

Revenue Sources

Revenue Sources Total Expenses

Government Grants $ 167,676.00

Partners $ 92,250.00

Individuals $ 90,000.00

Foundations $

In-kind donations $

Note: Now operating as its own entity, Student U’s new fiscal year will begin January 1st, 2012.

145,000.00

275,000.00

Revenue Sub-total $

Revenue Total $

494,926.00

769,926.00

Administrative Support 15%

Teacher Support & Development 39%

Partner Organizations 19%

Individuals 18%

Foundations29%

Core Programming 46%

GovernmentGrants 34%

Transformers $25,000+

Empowerers $10,000+

engagers $5,000+

Believers $500+INspirers $1,000+

Dreamers Up to $500

Carl and Deb AndersonDuke UniversityDurham AcademyDurham Public SchoolsThe Stewards FundsThe Oak Foundation

Butler Family FoundationF.M.Kirby FoundationSuzanne BrockThe A.J. Fletcher FoundationWells Fargo

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of N.C.Doug CernyDuke Corporate AccountsERUUF Giving CircleFidelity Charitable Giving FundCynthia and Mark KuhnMr. and Ms. Leonard WoodUNC Student Activities Fund OfficeUnited Way Greater Twin Cities

Anna Wu and George TruskeyChris and Jonathan MarkDonn and Nancy LewisGamco Investors, Inc.Jerry and Audrey Harnik

APPLES Service Learning ProgramBank of America FoundationBiogen Idec FoundationCarnegie Corporation of New YorkChatham Foundation

Alexander RiosAlicia BitondoAlison F. Dame-BoyleAlison HolsteinAmy CummingsAnthony ClayAshley RouseBarbara WrightBeth AndersonBruna Piccin and John PucakCarver WeaverCharles T. RandazzoConstance PierpointDaphne and Gregson DavisDavid AlsobrooksDavid H. GreenDavid J. ReichDavid O. Rotholz

Chris and Mitchell MummaDMA Charitable FoundationDurham AcademyEugene Oddone & Grace CouchmanFranklin Templeton Charitable Giving FundHelen F. LaddJohn B. KralovecJoy Charter SchoolJudi and Bernie KimbergLauren and Jim WhitehurstLinda and Chris BaileyMary Duke Biddle FoundationMorgan Stanley Smtih BarneyNavilus FoundationParent’s AssociationPatricia and William ArmisteadRedwoods Group FoundationRichard and Cynthia BrodheadRobert and Adele Schiff Family FoundationTeddie Brown and Tony BrownThe Duke Energy FoundationThomas S. Kenan, IIITowering Pines FoundationTriangle Community Foundation

Joseph HejlekLisa L. SalzmanLiz and Mark GustafsonLloyd H. BainMariah EckhardtPeter Aitken and Maxine OkazalaSam and Sheila MiglareseTeach for AmericaThe Forest at DukeTim and Lisa SaundersTreyburn Men’s ClubWatts Street Baptist ChurchWyndham Robertson

Our Supporters

Mr. Weaver with Reality, Class of 2018.

2010-11

Priscilla Ching and Dr. David HsiehRebecca D. GeorgiRebecca FontaineRicky LewisRobert OrrRuth Bardon and Michael CaseyRyan LippellRyan RichardsSandra RobertsSandra YorkSheppy & Richard D. VannStephen M. SchewelSusan JosephsonTaylor E. Jacobson

David SteinDennis Clements and Martha KeelsDon MoffittDonald BarringerDr. and Mrs. R. Sanders WilliamsDr. and Mrs. Stephen N. LangDr. and Mrs. William T. HardakerDrs. Guido and Lisa FerrariE. Thomas HenkelElizabeth and Wes NewmanEllen TaylorEmily GoglinEmily JenkinsEmily M. WilliamsEric and Carrie Mowatt-LarssenEric J. Mlyn and Judith ByckFran Wittman and Josh WittmanFrank and Anna BaldigaHeidi and Scott CarterHerman AlstonIsabel C. KussinJacqueline Carroll-GarciaJan FisherJane BullockJeffrey and Leslie LissJennifer and Lawrence CrawfordJesal J. ShahJessica Slice-SadlerJosh SommerJudith L. RudermanKathy and Craig HoffmeierKelly and Todd LeovicKen Rose

Larry and Nancy RocamoraLaura and Drayton VirklerLauren K. JacobsLeslie HoldsworthLibby L. LangLori and Victor BushMarianne and Lee HarkMark and Fern SimeonMark Hainline and Barbara Gittle-manMary FlemingMary Lou RollinsMax RoseMelissa MaloufMichael and Joan SchwartzMichael E. KralovecMike and Margi StricklandMike and Susan CahnMr. and Mrs. Arthur RogersMr. and Mrs. J. Stuart SmithMr. and Mrs. Kenneth F. HibbardMr. and Mrs. Mark A. RatnerMr. and Mrs. Peter MollerMr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Stith, IIIMr. and Mrs. Timothy J. CunneenMr. and Mrs. W. Barker FrenchMr. and Mrs. W. L. Douglas Townsend, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. William C. BordleyMuriel SmithNancy CoxDuke University Office of Community Affairs

our partners

Ms. Emily with Nick, Class of 2016

Collaborative Partners: Durham Academy, Duke University, NC Central University, NC State University,

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Programming Partners: APPLES Service Learning Program, Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate Program,

Carolina Theater, Crayons2Calculators, Durham Arts Guild, Durham Catering

Company, Durham Chamber of Commerce, Emily K Center, i4m, Office of Dur-

ham and Regional Affairs, Only Burger, Outsider Art and Collectibles, Partners

for Youth, Teach for America

www.studentudurham.org

Whether you want to be a student, a teacher, a volunteer, a community partner, a donor, or you simply want to learn more about us, our door is always open.

Check our website for our Community Days during the summer.

More information and applications can be found online, or call 919-267-3958. Visit:

Share your brilliance

Front Photos: Eighth grade field trip to Asheville, NC (top left). Students paint in an arts elective class (top right). Mr. Ian explains the process of coal mining with chocolate chip cookies (bottom left). Ms. Ashley with a new Student U family at orientation. Back Photo: Student U helps build in Durham with Habitat for Humanity.