El Pomar Foundation

…a grant making and operating foundation

Theo GregoryVice President10 Lake CircleColorado Springs, CO 80906

719-577-7081800-554-7711

www.elpomar.orgwww.elpomar.org/ppcd

Pathwaysto College Readiness and Success

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Workshop & Graduation Session #4University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS)

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Welcome and Introductions

El Pomar FoundationTheophilus D. Gregory, Vice President

University of Colorado at Colorado SpringsProgram Overview

Michael Reyes, Program Director, Office of Diversity and Inclusiveness

Dr. Kee Warner, Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusiveness

Pikes Peak Community Development Initiative

Pathwaysto College Readiness and Success

www.elpomar.org/ppcd

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PPCD/College Readiness and Success Program

The Partnership

Guiding Principles Uphold the Penrose legacy Take action to affect positive change Ensure leadership is an enduring theme in all we do Engage in things no one else is doing Give special consideration to southern and rural Colorado Remain flexible to respond to changes in state needs

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VisionTo most effectively assist, encourage and promote the general well being of the inhabitants of the State of Colorado.

MissionTo enhance, encourage, and promote the current and future well being of the people of Colorado through grantmaking and community stewardship.

Incorporation Dec 16, 1937

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El Pomar Foundation Trustees

CEO and Chairman, William J. Hybl10 Lake Circle

Colorado Springs, CO 80906

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Pikes Peak Community Development (PPCD) Initiative Advisory Group

BJ ScottPresident & CEO

Peak Vista Community Health Centers

Annette KingExecutive Director

Southeast YMCA

Cheryl SerranoSuperintendent

School District 8

Pastor James McMearnPresident

Black Pastors Union

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Pikes Peak Community Development (PPCD) Initiative Advisory Group

Steve McCoyDeputy Garrison

Commander

Fort Carson

James SullivanExecutive Director

Boys and Girls Club of the Pikes Peak Region

Luis VelezInterim Chief of

Police

City of Pueblo

Tom Anderson, Retired Business OwnerColorado Springs

Pikes Peak Community Development (PPCD) InitiativeFOCUS

Youth & Education

PATHWAY“ Connecting students to post secondary educational opportunities”

TARGET AUDIENCESchool districts 2, 3, 8, and 11 (Southeast El Paso County)

Focus on Students and Military (retired and active duty) Families who identify as: Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino(a), Asian/Pacific Islander and Native

AmericanHigh School Students (142)

Family Members (85)Counselors/Teachers/Administrators (27)

ACTION PLANCollege Readiness and Success Program

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PPCD/College Readiness and Success Program

Success Entourage

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Session #1 October 16, 2010 Eddie Hughes, Multicultural Retention Specialist

Session #2 December 1, 2010Roger Smith,Internal Student Specialist

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Session #4 February 12, 2011Dr. Tom Mabry,Director, Student Academic Services Center

Session #5 April 20, 2011Michael Reyes, Program Director Office of Diversity and Inclusiveness

Session #3 Educating Children of Color SummitJanuary 21/22, 2011

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Nancy HernandezProgram Officer

Misti Ruthven College Access Team

Shelby Burnette Director of Education Outreach

Kristin Todd Senior Vice President, Scholarship Fund

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Dr. Mary Thurman Colorado Springs School District 11 Deputy Superintendent

Vicki Brown Fountain Ft. Carson School District 8 The Lorraine Initiative

Kevin Duren Security/Widefield School District 3 Widefield High School Principal

Leanna KeltonHarrison School District 2 Community Relations

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Pikes Peak Region College Readiness and Success Initiatives

Mission & Purpose: To help Colorado families break down the financial barriers to college by providing more than 700 financial aid, scholarship, FAFSA and financial education workshops annually.

Target Audience: Colorado Families

Contact: Misti Ruthven, College Access Director Misti.ruthven@dhe.state.co.us

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College Access Team

Mission & Purpose: Career workshop to teach skills necessary to be successful for college and beyond. Partners include: UCCS, Colorado Technical University, Pikes Peak Community College, District 20, District11 and District 2.

Target Audience: High school students

Contact: Lisanne McNew – lmcnew@uccs.edu or 255-4700

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21st Century Skills

Mission & Purpose: Providing after-school physics, engineering and computer programming classes and math tutoring for elementary, middle and high school students. Also provides an opportunity for students to meet professors, see classes, fill out summer internship applications in partnership with UCCS.

Target Audience: Elementary, middle and high school students

Date of Event: Monday – Friday during public school months

Contact: Maria - www.afterschooluniversity.com or 719-659-5979

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After School University

Mission & Purpose: To dismantle the cradle to prison pipeline for children of color, and children in poverty, through education.

Target Audience: High school students regardless of race, gender or ethnicity; parents and professionals that work with youth i.e. educators, juvenile justice professionals, child welfare professionals

Date of event: January 21-22, 2011

Contact: http://educatingchildrenofcolor.org

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Educating Children of Color

Mission & Purpose: ◦ Encouraging middle and high school students to continue education past high school

Linking the K-12 system to post-secondary education Improve educational opportunities and the quality of life for residents and support regional economic

development 3-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education

Target Audience: Over 300 Middle and High School Students

Consortium Members: Adams State College Colorado State University at Pueblo Fort Lewis College Lamar Community College Otero Junior College Pikes Peak Community College Pueblo Community College Trinidad State Junior College University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Western State College

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U.S. Department of EducationEducation Consortium

College Success SupportSelf-advocacy/self-assessment

Financial literacy/AffordabilityPre-Collegiate Resources

First-Year ProgramsCollege Admissions/Scholarship Fairs

Youth Serving Organizations/Summer Bridge Community Service Organizations

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WHAT TO EXPECT?!

Self-Advocacy – Learning what questions to askAcademic Course Review

Student PanelsPre-Collegiate ResourcesMaking College Decisions

Campus ToursFinancial Aid/Scholarship Deadlines

The R.I.T.E. Values

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What DID We Accomplish

Respect Integrity

Team Work Excellence

RITE VALUES

One person speaks at a time

Honor each other’s time and give everyone an opportunity to share

Respect the opinions and experiences of others

Assume good intentions

No cell phones

Ground Rules

HAVE A GREAT DAY and ENJOY Your JOURNEY toward

Your Pathways to College Readiness and Success!!

Session #4 Overview7:30am to 8:15am Registration/BreakfastCheck-in: Downstairs at the University Center

Parking and Student Drop Off: Parking Lot 3Greeters: First time participate will complete the pre-program

evaluations first – then proceed with check-inCheck –in by group:◦ 9th graders/10th graders/ 11th graders/ 12th graders ◦ Parents◦ All other participantsBreakfast Line: Berger Hall

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8:15am to 8:40am:Opening Session – Berger Hall

WelcomeEl Pomar Foundation: Theo Gregory, Vice President

University of Colorado at Colorado SpringsProgram Overview: Dr. Kee Werner

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Session #4 Overview

8:45am to Walk scholars to First breakout session9:00am to 9:30am: First Breakout Session9:45am to 10:15am: Second Breakout Session10:30am to 11:00am: Third Breakout Session11:15am to 11:45am: Fourth Breakout Session

9th Graders: Group A – Berger HallGroup B – Centennial Room 245Group C – Berger Hall (Front)Group D –University Center Room 116

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Session #4 Overview

8:45am to Walk scholars to First breakout session9:00am to 9:30am: First Breakout Session9:45am to 10:15am: Second Breakout Session10:30am to 11:00am: Third Breakout Session11:15am to 11:45am: Fourth Breakout Session

10th Graders: Group A – Berger HallGroup B – El Pomar Center Room 239Group C – Berger Hall (Front)Group D – University Center Room 116

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Session #4 Overview

8:45am to Walk scholars to First breakout session9:00am to 9:30am: First Breakout Session9:45am to 10:15am: Second Breakout Session10:30am to 11:00am: Third Breakout Session11:15am to 11:45am: Fourth Breakout Session

11th Graders: Group A – Berger Hall Group B – Room 122Group C – Berger Hall (Front)Group D – Room 124

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Session #4 Overview

8:45am to Walk scholars to First breakout session9:00am to 9:30am: First Breakout Session9:45am to 10:15am: Second Breakout Session10:30am to 11:00am: Third Breakout Session11:15am to 11:45am: Fourth Breakout Session

All 12th Graders: Room 302

Family Members of 9th/10th /11th graders: Room 303

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Session #4 Overview

Session #4 Overview

11:30am to 12:30pm: Lunch and Resource Fair: Berger Hall - Get five initials from Resource Fair Members

12:30pm to 1:00pm: Closing Session – Berger HallUniversity of Colorado at Colorado Springs: Michael Reyes

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Thank you for your attendance and support for this valuable program

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