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K-16 Initiatives: North Carolina. Robert C. Kanoy The University of North Carolina SHEEO August 17, 2002. North Carolina Picture. About North Carolina. 1.2 million K-12 public school students 110 Colleges 58 Community Colleges 36 Independent Colleges 16 UNC campuses
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K-16 Initiatives:North Carolina Robert C. Kanoy The University of North Carolina SHEEO August 17, 2002
About North Carolina • 1.2 million K-12 public school students • 110 Colleges • 58 Community Colleges • 36 Independent Colleges • 16 UNC campuses • 90-95% of high school grads that go to college stay in NC • 41% of freshmen at UNC are “first-generation”
States with greatest expected increases in high school graduates North Carolina +11.5% +30.7%
Building Blocks for K-16 Cooperation • Standardized transcript • Common weighting and grading system • Minimum Course Requirements:4 units math; 4 units English; 3 units science; 2 units second language; 2 social studies • Comprehensive Articulation Agreement • UNC Need-Based Grant Program • Commitment to increase access to postsecondary education
Our Primary Goal = Access To increase the college-going rate in North Carolina with particular attention toward “first-generation” college students. GOAL Two obstacles facing first-generation college students: (1) Can I really go to college in NC? (2) Can I afford to go to college?
Pathways Partnership • Pathways is a partnership requested by the UNC Board of Governors and funded by the 1999 General Assembly. • Department of Public Instruction • NC Community College System • NC Independent Colleges and Universities • NC State Education Assistance Authority • UNC System • SOICC
Pathways Partnership Pathways * Students in grades 7-12 and their parents * Adult Learners * One place to go for all you need to know to: Plan, Apply, and Pay for college in North Carolina
PATHWAYS Access Services GEAR UP North Carolina Resource Center Technology andInternet Services www.CFNC.org (Spanish in 2002) Low-income college students $7.3 million 5-year grant from Dept of Education 15 NC counties 2,138 students (through 2001) 1.866.866.CFNC (Spanish in 2002) Career Center Student Planner College Fair Online Applications and HS Transcripts Paying for College Toll-free Telephone Hotline for Career & College Planning Email from CFNC.org Publications Training
25,000+ online applications submitted 250,000 hits per day 100,000+ student accounts CFNC Website Website Usage in First Year (July 2001-June 2002) www.CFNC.org
Demonstration www.CFNC.org