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Strategies to Increase Enrollments of Under-Represented Students

Strategies to Increase Enrollments of Under-Represented Students. Weldon Ihrig University of Washington. Middle & High School Outreach. Raise grades & expectations Key to success- “someone who believes in them” Tutoring Mentoring Campus visits & summer camps Career modeling.

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Strategies to Increase Enrollments of Under-Represented Students

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  1. Strategies to Increase Enrollments of Under-Represented Students Weldon Ihrig University of Washington

  2. Middle & High School Outreach • Raise grades & expectations • Key to success- “someone who believes in them” • Tutoring • Mentoring • Campus visits & summer camps • Career modeling Weldon Ihrig, University of Washington

  3. Engage university students • Student Ambassadors • Alternative spring breaks • Instructional center tutors for undergraduates to enhance retention toward earning their degrees Weldon Ihrig, University of Washington

  4. Engage Faculty • Annual bus tour for new faculty • Meet families in their communities • Creates opportunities & relationships for future • Camps to engage HS students • Freshmen enroll early in summer to learn to study and acclimated • Early identification to encourage students to attend graduate/professional programs Weldon Ihrig, University of Washington

  5. Eliminate Income Disparities Barrier • Increase “no loan” financial aid options • Tuition guarantees for lower income students • Corporations/individuals create scholarships • Waive admission/applications fees Weldon Ihrig, University of Washington

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