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 July, 2008 Weldon Ihrig, University of Washington

Engage university students Student Ambassadors Alternative spring breaks Instructional center tutors for undergraduates to enhance retention toward earning their degrees July, 2008 Weldon Ihrig, University of Washington

Weldon Ihrig, University of Washington 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 July, 2008 Weldon Ihrig, University of Washington

Eliminate Income Disparities Barrier Increase “no loan” financial aid options Tuition guarantees for lower income students Corporations/individuals create scholarships Waive admission/applications fees July, 2008 Weldon Ihrig, University of Washington