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See Yourself @. Lincoln Northstar High School. October 2, 2008. Hello!. Makala Dostal Class of ‘07 Admissions Counselor. See Yourself at Wayne State!. Where is Wayne State?. See Yourself @ Wayne State!. Wayne, Nebraska. Where are we?. Located in the community of Wayne, Nebraska

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  1. See Yourself @ Lincoln Northstar High School October 2, 2008

  2. Hello! Makala Dostal Class of ‘07 Admissions Counselor See Yourself at Wayne State!

  3. Where is Wayne State? See Yourself @ Wayne State!

  4. Wayne, Nebraska

  5. Where are we? • Located in the community of Wayne, Nebraska • Community Population: Approx 5,600 • Vibrant, growing community; recent growth and business development • Only about a 2 hour drive from Lincoln See Yourself @ Wayne State!

  6. 128 Acres 22 Buildings

  7. A lil' History... • 1889 - Nebraska Normal College Founded • 1910 - Purchased by the State of Nebraska • 1963 - Wayne State College • Today - Four year Public State College • 2010 - Our 100th Anniversary!

  8. A few numbers... See Yourself @ Wayne State!

  9. 3,527 Current total enrollment Both Graduate & Undergraduate

  10. 19:1 Student to faculty ratio

  11. 25 average class size

  12. 90 programs of study

  13. 4 Academic Schools Arts & Humanities Business & Technology Education & Counseling Natural & Social Sciences

  14. 7 Co-ed Residence Halls *Freshman required to live on campus first year

  15. 100+ Clubs and organizations (opportunities)

  16. Student Life Get Involved!

  17. Wildcat Athletics NCAA Divison II Northern Sun Conference 13 (6 Men / 7 Women) Online @ www.wscwildcats.com

  18. Technology • Several Computer Labs • Wi-Fi in Residence Hall lobbies and most academic buildings • Library offers 100 laptops to use in the building • All Residence Halls wired for campus network

  19. Support OutstandingStudent Support Services • Career Services • STRIDE – Federal TRIO program • Learning Center – “Early Alert Program” • Student Health Office & Providence Medical Center • Counseling & Advising Center • Campus Security and Wayne law enforcement • Writing Help Desk • Multicultural Center • Individual Disability Services

  20. Our Top 10 Advantages of Attending: • Supportive People • Quality of Education • Easy to become involved • Class Sizes • Security & Safety • Cost & Scholarships 7. Caring Professors 8. Friendships 9. Job possibilities 10. Support Services See Yourself @ Wayne State!

  21. Admission Our Requirments: • Application (website or paper) • Application Fee ($30.00) • ACT Scores • Official Transcripts

  22. Scholarships Artistic Athletic Academic

  23. Our Scholarships Annual Priority Deadline December 1st • John G. Neihardt Scholarship • (Full Tuition); Room Waiver; and $ 500.00 • Omaha World Herald Scholarship (Full Tuition) • Leadership Award (Room Waiver) • Multicultural Tuition Award (Full Tuition) • Additional Awards: Presidential (Full Tuition); Dean's; and Academic Achievement • Board of Trustees Scholarship • (Full Tuition); 25 or better ACT Score (Jan 15th)

  24. Don't Forget! • Northstar Scholarships • Faith based organizations • Misc Clubs / Organizations • Misc City groups • Parent or Guardian place of employment Exhaust all possiblities

  25. 85% $750,000 of students receive some form Financial aid or scholarship in WSC Foundation scholarships awarded on an annual basis

  26. 2008-2009 ( In-State ) $116.50 per credit hour

  27. Visiting Our Campus...

  28. Visiting Campus • For Seniors: • Fridays @ WSC: • Includes: • Financial Aid Information • Campus Tour • Academic Visit • Lunch in our Cafeteria • Student & Parent Panels

  29. Visiting Campus • For Juniors: • Just Juniors: November & March • Includes: FREE ACT Prep Course • Financial Aid / Scholarship Info • Campus Tour • Academic Major Fair • Lunch in our Cafeteria • Student & Parent Panels

  30. Visiting Campus The "Anytime" Visit: • Monday – Friday • 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. • One week advance notice • Visit with Admissions, Faculty and our students!

  31. Outcomes

  32. 90%WSC graduates are currently employed or continuing their education 85%Are employed in their field of study 2005 WSC graduates currently employed or continuing their education

  33. 50 States are home to WSC Alumni Approximately 23,000+ graduates to date

  34. A few stories... See Yourself @ Wayne State!

  35. Has been featured on: Dr. Brian Wansink ’82 – Professor & Author

  36. Update: Dr. Wansink was appointed by the White House in Dec 2007 to become Executive Director of The USDA Center For Nutrition Policy and Promotion

  37. Recipient of the 2008 Alumni Achievement Award Dr. Terri Monk ’73 Professor Department of Anesthesiology Duke University Medical Center Durham, N.C.

  38. Dr. Jerry Krause ’59 Director, Basketball Operations Gonzaga University, WA & Author Has written 30 books on coaching basketball, produced 31 instructional videos, 6 DVD’s, 2 CD’s and consults many athletic organizations.

  39. Mr. Matt Milbrot ’98 Director of Talent Services at Wal-Mart University for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. US Operations Rogers, Arkansas

  40. Mr. Aaron Hilkemann, ‘80 President, Duncan Aviation Lincoln

  41. Mrs. Abbie Klein-Powers ’07 Graduate Student Ms. Jenny Zmek Pre-Med Student Ms. Jamie Stech ’07 Graduate Student Mr. Travis Coufal ’07 Graduate Student

  42. What other companies are hiring WSC students?

  43. Three College/University Presidents

  44. FBI

  45. Questions? Office of Admissions admit1@wsc.edu 1-866-WSC-CATS www.wsc.edu See Yourself at Wayne State!

  46. Question for you... Our mascot is the WildcatWhat is his name? “Willy”

  47. Your "story" starts at Wayne State! See Yourself at Wayne State!

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