Mentor Training- College Visit March 31st, 2009 FOR MENTORS OF SOPHOMORES ONLY

Agenda April 21st Local College Visit Bowling Fundraiser- April 26th Overview and Logistics of Day About Lewis University Your Role Bowling Fundraiser- April 26th

Overview Who: Sophomores and mentors of sophomores What: A Local College Visit for Sophomores Where: Lewis University One University Parkway Romeoville, IL 60446 When: Tuesday April 21st from 4PM-7:30PM (Info Session starts at 4PM, students will be getting there at 3:45PM)

The Goal Give students a glimpse into campus life Deepen students’ understanding of what it takes to get into college and what they can do now to ensure success in college Begin to think about “college fit” Learning about the various characteristics that make one college different from the next Figuring out which characteristics are most important to your student (What their college needs to have…What environments they thrive in…) Have fun and get to know your students better

Registration and Cost Please register for this event by April 14th at www.companies-that-care.org/register. There is no outright cost to this event and parking is free. However, we will be eating dinner at the Student Union and mentors will be responsible for purchasing their own meals.

Getting There Students will leave on buses from their schools at 2PM. Mentors are welcome to join students on the bus. However, you must tell us specifically if you plan to do this. If not, we will assume you are meeting us at the college. Lewis University 1 University Pkwy, Romeoville, IL‎ 60446

Agenda for Day 2PM: Buses leave school 3:30PM: Arrive at campus 4PM: Info Session and Tour 5:30PM: Round Table w/ Black Student Union Our students will get a chance to meet current students to talk about college life 6PM: Dinner at Student Union 7PM: Mentor Panel After dinner we will have mentors put on a panel where students can ask you questions about your college experience 7:30PM: Buses depart

Map of Campus Flyer’s Den (6PM Dinner) Admissions (4PM Info + Tour) Parking Lot IL Route 53

About Lewis University Freshman Retention Rate- 77% (students who return sophomore year) Graduation Rate- 54% (students who graduate within 6 yrs) Student Body 2,662 full time 40% Male, 60% Female 72% White, 12% Black, 9% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Int’l Selectivity Rating: 3 of 5 (69% Acceptance Rate) Average ACT (25th/75th percentile): 19-25 www.youniversity.tv/lewis.html www.lewisu.edu

Your Role To accompany your student and help them take it all in Point out things that were similar or different from your college experience Help them figure out if this school is a good fit. What do they like or don’t they like? What would they change about this school? Encourage them to ask questions of presenters Ensure they act professional Emphasize importance of first impressions Help them figure out if they are on track to go to a school like this

(We will prepare students for this event in the after school program) Your Role (cont’d) Share your college knowledge and memories at the mentor panel The mentor panel will take place after dinner and will serve as a chance for us to debrief as well as give all the students a chance to ask mentors about their own college experience. Communicate with your student about this summer’s College Bus Tour. Their participation in the bus tour will depend on their attendance at the weekly meetings and monthly events. (We will prepare students for this event in the after school program)

Questions? Register at www.companies-that-care.org/register by April 14th. If you can only make part of the event, please ensure you take down David’s cell phone number (267.566.1231) and Marci’s cell phone number (847.912.1101) in case you have trouble finding us when you arrive. If the college changes that we will be visiting we will notify you right away.

Bowling Fundraiser April 26th, 2009

Details for Fundraiser When: Sunday, April 26, 2009 Where: Bluebird Lanes 3900 West Columbus Avenue Chicago Time: 2pm – 5pm Who: AIM High Students Students’ family member Mentors Mentors family and friends Goal: $1000 per student Prizes: Shopping spree worth $100 for each student whose team raises $1000 (actual, not pledges) Prize for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place teams raising the most money over $1500 Prize for team with the most contributors Prize for student who raises the most money personally Raffle for more prizes Food: Of course!! Pizza, drinks, snacks and more!

Fundraiser Details (cont’d) RSVP: Please register to attend at www.companies-that-care.org/register by April 20 to ensure sufficient lanes and food. Cost: AIM High Students -- free AIM High Students’ family member – one family member is free; additional guests are $25 each Mentors – one mentor is free; additional mentors are $25 each Mentors’ family and friends -- $25 each Donations Please bring all cash/check donations to the event. Checks should be made out to: Center for Companies That Care AIM High. All contributions are tax-deductible. Donate Online www.companies-that-care.org/donate Tax Deductible? Yes. Center for Companies That Care is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible.