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Introduction. State Land-Grant Mission to serve the entire state Governor, NU President, & UNL Chancellor have made access to higher education a priority Declining number of high school graduates Several Nebraska School Districts have asked UNL to help.

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  1. Introduction • State Land-Grant • Mission to serve the entire state • Governor, NU President, & UNL Chancellor have made access to higher education a priority • Declining number of high school graduates • Several Nebraska School Districts have asked UNL to help.

  2. NEBRASKA College Preparatory Academy (NCPA) • UNL is committed to providing quality programs that serve underprivileged students. • 2006, UNL was approached by Grand Island Senior High school to support a program designed to enhance graduation rates. • 2006, UNL implemented NCPA at Grand Island Senior High School.

  3. NCPA ScholarSelection • 40 Promising 9th graders • 1st Generation & Low-income • Academically prepared for College Preparatory Courses

  4. NCPA ScholarAcademic Requirements • Math, Science, & English classes are taken as a cohort. • 3.0 Cumulative GPA and 3.0 in Core Courses • Summer Research Conference at UNL • Must complete a Research Capstone Project

  5. NCPA ScholarOther Requirements • Required Monthly Parent Meetings • Home visitations by UNL staff • Required weekly and monthly individual and group meetings. • Teacher Support and Incentives • Each NCPA scholar is paired with a UNL current mentor.

  6. NCPA ScholarGuarantee • Upon successful completion, scholars are guaranteed admission to UNL & enough grants and/or scholarships to graduate without debt • UNL will provide personalized retention services

  7. NCPA Expansion • Several school districts have approached UNL about expansion • 2007, The Empowerment Network, Omaha North Foundation and Omaha North Magnet Administration approached UNL • 2008, UNL implemented a pilot at Omaha North Magnet High School • 11 High School Juniors • 14 Freshman

  8. NCPA ScholarResultsGrand Island Senior

  9. NCPA ScholarResultsOmaha North Magnet

  10. www.admissions.unl.edu/ncpa ©2007 The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska

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