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FINDINGS FROM THE NATIONAL SURVEY OF COLLEGE OUTREACH PROGRAMS
27th Annual Student Financial Aid Research Network Conference
June 2 - 4, 2011
Presented by:Maly Fung
Dr. Watson Scott Swail
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ABOUT THE STUDY
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Background Information
• In 2010, EPI received a TG Public Benefit Research Grant to survey college outreach/access programs around the nation
• The survey was based on an earlier version created by Dr. Watson Scott Swail in 2000 for The College Board.
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Methodology
The National Survey of College Outreach Programs (NSCOP) consisted of 10 sections:
1. General Information2. Program Information3. Goals and Services4. Program Operation5. Staff and Training6. Student Characteristics7. Operating Budget8. Program Outcomes9. Program Evaluation10. Barriers to College Access
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Methodology – cont’d
• The survey was distributed electronically to national association mailing lists, including the National College Access Network (NCAN), federal GEAR UP and TRIO lists, the Association of Institutional Research (AIR), NCCEP, and the National Partnership for Educational Access (NPEA).
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Methodology – cont’d• Examples of programs considered included:– GEAR UP and TRIO Programs– Non-federal community-based– Summer Bridge programs that help students
during the transition from high school into college
– Programs that enhance self-esteem– Bring students to campus to learn skills to
succeed in college
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Methodology – cont’d
• Examples of programs NOT included in the study were:– Articulated high school programs – Campus sports – Dual Enrollment programs – Short, one-time episodic events
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SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
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Distribution of Programs by TypeCACGN=164%
State-FundedN=267%
GEAR UPN=3910%
NonprofitN=5214%
University-FundedN=6317%
TRION= 10528%
PartnershipsN=4813%
PrivateN=144%
Other FederalN=113%
Percentage of Outreach Programs (N=374)
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Distribution of Programs By Geographic Location
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Programs by First Year of OperationProgram Type Year First Operated
Median Range
All 1999 1963 - 2010
CACG 2007 1982 - 2010
GEAR UP 2005 1989 - 2005
TRIO 1990 1965 - 2010
State-Funded 1990 1969 - 1998
University-Funded 2003 1969 - 2010
Nonprofit 1997 1966 - 2010
Other
Partnerships 2001 1967 - 2010
Private 1998 1963 - 2008
Federal 2005 1989 - 2010
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Programs by First Year of Operation – cont’d
Before 1960 Between 1960 & 1979 Between 1980 & 1999 After 2000
1
46
149
172
Number of Programs by 1stYr of Operation
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Distribution of Programs by Sponsoring Agency
College Campus
Elementary/ Secondary
School
Community Center
Other
N (% of
Programs)N (% of
Programs)N (% of
Programs)N (% of
Programs)
All 189 (50.5%) 77 (20.6%) 61 (16.3%) 47 (12.6%)
CACG 5 (31.3%) 4 (25.0%) 4 (25.0%) 3 (18.8%)
GEAR UP 12 (30.8%) 23 (59.0%) 1 (3.6%) 3 (7.7%)
TRIO 79 (75.2%) 17 (16.2%) 7 (6.7%) 2 (1.9%)
State-Funded 13 (50.5%) 3 (11.5%) 3 (11.5%) 7 (26.9%)
University-Funded 46 (73.0%) 3 (4.8%) 4 (6.3% 10 (15.9%)
Nonprofit 2 (3.8%) 15 (28.8%) 27 (51.9%) 8 (15.4%)
Other
Partnerships
20 (41.7%) 8 (16.7%) 10 (20.8%) 10 (20.8%)
Private 5 (35.7%) 3 (21.4%) 5 (35.7%) 1 (7.1%)
Federal 7 (63.6%) 1 (9.1%) 0 (0.0%) 3 (27.3%)
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Distribution of Programs by Location of Services
College Campus
Elementary/ Secondary
School
Community Center
Other
N (% of
Programs)N (% of
Programs)N (% of
Programs)N (% of
Programs)
All 144 (38.5%) 144 (38.5%) 26 (7.0%) 57 (15.2%)
CACG 2 (12.5%) 7 (43.8%) 2 (12.5%) 4 (25.0%)
GEAR UP 3 (7.7%) 33 (84.6%) 0 (0.0%) 3 (7.7%)
TRIO 54 (51.4%) 39 (37.1%) 2 (1.9%) 9 (8.6%)
State-Funded 13 (50.0%) 6 (23.1%) 1 (3.8%) 6 (23.1%)
University-Funded 41 (65.1%) 12 (19.0%) 3 (4.8%) 7 (11.1%)
Nonprofit 5 (9.6%) 24 (46.2%) 13 (25.0%) 10 (19.2%)
Other
Partnerships
16 (34.0%) 14 (29.8%) 4 (8.5%) 13 (27.7%)
Private 5 (37.5%) 7 (50.0%) 0 (0.0%) 2 (14.3%)
Federal 5 (45.5%) 2 (18.2%) 1 (9.1%) 3 (27.3%)
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Program Goals
Improve Vocational SkillsPromote Interest/Strength in Subject Area
Encourage Long-Term Financial PlanningProvide Recreational or Cultural Opportunities
Increase High School Persistence/Prevent Drop OutsEncourage Parental Involvement
Improve Self-EsteemEncourage Rigorous Course-Taking
Provide Role ModelsImprove Academic Skills
Increase Likelihood of Completing CollegeProvide Exposure to CollegeIncrease College Awareness
Increase Likelihood of Attending College
21.1%
36.4%
57.0%
58.0%
65.2%
66.3%
69.8%
71.9%
76.7%
78.9%
79.9%
91.2%
92.0%
92.8%
Percentage of Programs that Identify Goals
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Students Targeted
Elementary School StudentsHigh School Graduates
Middle School StudentsHigh School Students
Learning DisabilitiesGifted/Talented Students
ESL StudentsAt-Risk, Stop-Out, Drop-Out
FemaleMale
Low Academic PerformanceHistorically Underrepresented Minorities
First Generation CollegeLow Income
10.7%11.0%
38.0%65.2%
12.8%17.4%
20.6%22.2%
32.1%32.9%33.4%
64.7%77.5%
84.8%
Percentage of Programs by Target Population
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Instructional Approach
Peer Learning Groups
Assessment & Testing
Tutoring
Classroom Instruction
Role Models
Mentoring
Workshops
44%
51%
63%
66%
67%
68%
85%
Percentage of Program that Use Instructional Approach
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Academic Services
Accelerated Courses Below the College LevelCollege-Level CoursesRemedial Instruction
Computer-Training SkillsReading/Writing Instruction
Academic Enrichment CoursesMathematics/Science Instruction
Grade and Attendance MonitoringTest-Taking Skills
Preparatory CoursesCritical Thinking Skill Development
Study-Skills Training
28.9%
30.7%
34.8%
38.0%
51.3%
51.6%
53.2%
55.3%
55.9%
56.1%
56.4%
61.5%
Percent of Programs Providing Academic Services
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Non-Academic Services
Job Placement Assistance
Employability Skills Training
Career Days
College Fairs
Meetings with College Faculty/Students
Personal Counseling
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
Academic Advising
Career Counseling and Information
Social Skills Development/Confidence Building
Campus Visits and Tours
College Awareness
21.1%
27.3%
37.7%
52.9%
56.4%
58.0%
61.0%
65.0%
68.4%
69.8%
74.9%
86.9%
Percentage of Programs Providing Non-Academic Services
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Program Admissions and Capacity
First-Come, First-Serve
Open Enrollment
Competitive Admission
Based on Parent Financial Information
Parent Contract
Specifically Targetted
Must Apply
17.4%
27.8%
31.0%
35.0%
46.0%
52.7%
61.0%
Admissions Process5 Years5%
Less Than a
Year6%
1 Year11%
2 Years15%
3 Years15%
More Than 5 Years22%
4 Years26%
Percentage of Programs by Number of Years Students Participate
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Program Capacity – cont’dProgram Capacity
Max. # of Students
Max. # of Parents
All 33,794 42,992
CACG 7,380 978
GEAR UP 3,291 2,858
TRIO 470 35
State-Funded 399 213
University-Funded 1,971 70
Nonprofit 280,213 306,026
Other
Partnerships 2,694 637
Private 575 139
Federal 5,816 1,522
Hispanic/Latino
Black/African American
White
Asian or Pacific Islander
Other Race/Ethnicity
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Low Socioecomic Status
Female
Male
45.7%
22.6%
21.8%
5.7%
3.3%
0.8%
66.4%
57.7%
42.3%
Students Served in 2009-2010
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Parental Component
No33%
Yes (Mandatory)20%
Yes (Not Mandatory)
45%
Yes (No Answer)2%
Percent of Programs with Parental Component
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Parental Component
Family Counseling
Instructional Programs
Meeting with College/University Faculty or Students
Motivational Speakers
Campus Visits and Tours
Participation in Student Activities
Academic Classes
Financial Aid Counseling/Guidance
College Awareness
9.1%
14.2%
24.1%
24.6%
35.8%
39.3%
40.0%
54.5%
58.3%
Percentage of Programs Providing Services to Parents
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Program Incentives
Tuition/Fees Reimbursement
Academic Credit
Cash Stipend
Special Recommendation
Dinner/Party
Scholarship
Certificate of Recognition
12.3%
15.0%
23.3%
23.5%
36.1%
37.4%
44.4%
Percentage of Programs that Offer Incentives
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Program Operation
Academic Year AND Summer
N=26270%
Academic Year Only N=7721%
Summer OnlyN=339%
Period of Operation, All Programs
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Program Operation – cont’d
One Summer
One Month
One Semester
One Week
Full Academic Year
More Than One Acad Yr
0.5%
1.9%
2.1%
2.7%
22.2%
35.6%
Program Duration
On Weekends
Episodic Events
During School Hours
After School Hours
54.0%
60.8%
66.3%
71.1%
Time of Services Provided
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Funding and Support
ExternalN=262
78%
InternalN=5917%
Tuition/FeesN=165%
Primary Source of Funding
In-Kind Financial Support
N (% of
Programs)N (% of
Programs)ALL PROGRAMS
Federal Government 2 (0.5%)
169 (45.2%)
AmeriCorps 26 (7.0%) 11 (2.9%)
State Government 30 (8.0%) 74 (19.8%)
Local Government 23 (6.1%) 17 (4.5%)
Local School System 104 (27.8%) 21 (5.6%)
Community Organization 80 (21.4%) 30 (8.0%)
Business/Industry 45 (12.0%) 58 (15.5%)
Private Foundation 18 (4.8%) 120 (32.1%)
Individuals 52 (13.9%) 58 (15.5%)
Colleges/Universities
128 (34.2%)
64 (17.1%)
Fundraising 5 (1.3%) 65 (17.4%)
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Staffing & Training
YesN= 31183%
NoN=6316%
Percentage of Programs with Pre-Service Staff Training
Meet Less than Monthly
Meet Biweekly
Meet Monthly
Meet Weekly
Have Regular Meetings
13.4%
20.9%
23.8%
35.3%
93.3%
Frequency of Staff Meetings (Percentage)
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Monitoring & Tracking
Monitor Student Progress
Track Students After Program Completion
Track Students After High School
Track Students After College Graduation
86%
66%59%
36%
Percentage of Programs Who Track Students
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Program Evaluation
Conduct Evaluations Conduct Evaluations Every Year
Conduct Evaluations According to Another
Schedule
Conduct Evaluations Every Two Years
Do Not Conduct Evaluations
85%
67%
15%
3% 2%
Percentage of Programs Who Conduct Evaluations and Frequency
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