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CAPS (College Access Program)

CAPS (College Access Program). Part of the Rural Community College Initiative funded by the Ford Foundation. Description of the Institution. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is a comprehensive, publicly supported community college located in rural Southeastern New Mexico

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CAPS (College Access Program)

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  1. ENMU-Roswell

  2. CAPS (College Access Program) Part of the Rural Community College Initiative funded by the Ford Foundation ENMU-Roswell

  3. Description of the Institution • Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is a comprehensive, publicly supported community college located in rural Southeastern New Mexico • It is operated under the authority of the parent campus, ENMU-Portales located 90 miles away. ENMU-Roswell

  4. Description of the Institution (cont) • The average enrollment is 4,000 each semester • Over 50% of the student body is classified as economically disadvantaged • Forty-eight percent of the student enrollment is Hispanic ENMU-Roswell

  5. The Process: Modified MVA • County Data Collection & Analysis • Neighborhood Data Collection & Analysis • Deciding on Goals & Strategies ENMU-Roswell

  6. The Coach’s Role • Promote Fair Process • Share Perspectives • Promote Feasibility • Diplomatic Reminders • Encourage Team ENMU-Roswell

  7. Program Overview The CAP scholarship program provides yearly scholarships and mentoring support for every student completing the 5th through 12th grades in selected Chaves County schools. One pilot school was chosen in 2004, and four will join the program in 2005. ENMU-Roswell

  8. Addressing the Problem – Educational Access • 50% of families in Chaves County have only a single parent • 68% of children ages 0-18 in single parent families live at or below poverty level • Of the 15 elementary schools in Chaves County, fourteen have 90% or higher qualification for free and reduced lunches ENMU-Roswell

  9. Addressing the Problem– Educational Access • 25% of Chaves County residents do not have a high school diploma. • Only 16% of Chaves County residents have bachelor’s degrees or higher. • The public school drop-out rate has not been measured accurately – it may be as high as 30% based on reduction in numbers of students from 9th to 12th grade. ENMU-Roswell

  10. Project Goals • Increase the retention rate for each cohort of students completing grade 5 and entering grade 6 by at least 10% over the baseline of students completing 6th grade and entering the 7th grade from 2003 to 2004. • Provide career information and guidance for at least 60% of students in each cohort. ENMU-Roswell

  11. Project Goals (cont) • Involve at least 50 Chaves County agencies and businesses in the program by the end of year 3. • Coordinate the mentoring program to insure that all similar programs in the County are involved as partners. • Increase the percentage of Chaves County population with a college degree by 2% based on data from the 2010 census. ENMU-Roswell

  12. Project Goals (cont) • Reduce the percentage of adults over age 25 in Chaves County who have less than a high school diploma by 1% in 2010 census. • Identify and assist parents with less than a high school diploma or college degree to achieve that goal. ENMU-Roswell

  13. Description – Pilot School • Sunset Elementary School located adjacent to the campus • 97% of the student enrollment qualify for free and reduced lunches. • 31% of the students are learning English as a second language • 47 students graduated from the 5th grade in May 2004 and entered the CAP program ENMU-Roswell

  14. Description – CAP program • ENMU-Roswell Foundation donated the initial funds and manages the funds for each student. • Student must complete each grade satisfactorily to have the next year’s scholarship deposited in account • Funds are awarded when student graduates from high school. ENMU-Roswell

  15. Description – CAP Program Scholarship Use • Used for concurrent enrollment during high school. • May apply to tuition, fees, books, supplies, and tools at ENMU-Roswell. • Must be used within two years after graduation. ENMU-Roswell

  16. Description – CAP Program Parent/Guardian Responsibility • Participate in an educational program designed to provide information about the value of investing for college. • Approve contact by mentor assigned to work with the student. ENMU-Roswell

  17. Description – CAP Program ENMU-Roswell Foundation Responsibility • Maintain student accounts • Send yearly statement to the family • Assist in securing additional funds for added schools. ENMU-Roswell

  18. Description – CAP Program School District Responsibility • Participate in Memoranda of Understanding. • Assist ENMU-Roswell staff in tracking students • Allow ENMU-Roswell staff and Foundation members to present short educational sessions for parents and students as they enter the program. ENMU-Roswell

  19. Description – CAP Program ENMU-Roswell Responsibilities • Issue scholarships and data collection. • Coordinate student mentoring and guidance for students. • Coordinate student career exploration and support for school success. ENMU-Roswell

  20. Description – CAP Program Student Responsibility GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL! ENMU-Roswell

  21. Description Mentoring Program Components • Assure appropriate student uniforms and supplies for the year. • Assure student has appropriate immunizations and health issues addressed. • Provide information regarding career choices. ENMU-Roswell

  22. Description Mentoring Program (cont) • Check on student 2-4 times yearly to assure success. • Link with appropriate school services as needed. ENMU-Roswell

  23. Sam Martinez and Aldo ENMU-Roswell

  24. Current Resources • Over 30 staff and faculty who have volunteered to work with students. • Commitment by the ENMU-Roswell Foundation to continually scholarship each 5th grade graduating class from Sunset Elementary School through HS. • Strong community support. ENMU-Roswell

  25. Joe Peeples ENMU-Roswell

  26. Evaluation • Data collection including individual grade completion rates for each student in the program compared to schools and students without the program. • Increase in high school graduation rates • Increase in number of Chaves County high school graduates enrolling in ENMU-Roswell programs. ENMU-Roswell

  27. Future Plans • Secure new partners and individuals who will join the program. • Develop employee payroll deduction program for the CAP program. • Secure funding for coordination. • Add at least four new elementary schools yearly until all schools in the County have the program. ENMU-Roswell

  28. ENMU-Roswell

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