The University of North Carolina General Administration Technology Enhanced College Access Initiatives George Dixon Portal Conference June 7, 2006 George Dixon Portal Conference June 7, 2006

The University of North Carolina General Administration Tom Vander Ark of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation High School Graduation/ College Access “…this is the economic development issue for our society, and it is the social justice issue of our times. It is the most important long-term issue for the civic health of the republic.” Bob Herbert, “Education’s Collateral Damage,” The New York Times (July 21, 2005) A29. High School Graduation/ College Access “…this is the economic development issue for our society, and it is the social justice issue of our times. It is the most important long-term issue for the civic health of the republic.” Bob Herbert, “Education’s Collateral Damage,” The New York Times (July 21, 2005) A29.

The University of North Carolina General Administration 1.3 million K-12 public school students 110 Colleges 58 Community Colleges 36 Independent Colleges 16 UNC campuses 67% college going rate (up 9% in 5 years) 90-95% of high school grads that go to college stay in NC 41% of freshmen at UNC campuses are “first-generation” About North Carolina

The University of North Carolina General Administration College Access Challenges Demographics Affordability Economic Shifts Demographics Affordability Economic Shifts

The University of North Carolina General Administration Demographics

The University of North Carolina General Administration Projected Change in High School Graduates by State Source: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education Loss of 10%-35% Loss of 1%-9% Gain of 1%-10% Gain of 11%-25% Gain of 26%-50% Gain of 51%-103%

The University of North Carolina General Administration North Carolina Public and Nonpublic High School Graduates through (projected) Source: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education

The University of North Carolina General Administration United States Public and Nonpublic High School Graduates through (projected) Source: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education

The University of North Carolina General Administration College Going Rate By Race (US High school Graduates) White64% African American56% Hispanic53% Source: National Center for Education Statistics

The University of North Carolina General Administration What happens to 9 th graders? Information obtained from the NC Statistical Profile, 2003

The University of North Carolina General Administration Affordability Issues: College Cost and Financial Aid National Trends

The University of North Carolina General Administration Federal Pell Grant Aid and State Grant Aid as percentage of tuition at Public Four Year Colleges (in Dollars) Source: College Board Average Pell Grant per recipient as a percentage of tuition Average state grant per recipient as a percentage of tuition

The University of North Carolina General Administration Economic Changes

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The University of North Carolina General Administration Economic and Industrial Shifts Historically a manufacturing/agricultural state  Loss of textiles  Loss of furniture  Loss of tobacco Future Industries for Growth  Biotechnology  Pharmaceuticals  Pervasive computing  Nanotechnology  Service industries Historically a manufacturing/agricultural state  Loss of textiles  Loss of furniture  Loss of tobacco Future Industries for Growth  Biotechnology  Pharmaceuticals  Pervasive computing  Nanotechnology  Service industries

The University of North Carolina General Administration Skilled 20% Unskilled 60% Professional 20% 1950 Bureau of Labor Statistics Skill Level Changes

The University of North Carolina General Administration Skilled 45% Unskilled 35% Professional 20% 1991 Bureau of Labor Statistics Skill Level Changes

The University of North Carolina General Administration Skilled 65% Unskilled 15% Professional 20% 2000 Bureau of Labor Statistics Skill Level Changes

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Fastest Growing Jobs Require Some Education Beyond High School

The University of North Carolina General Administration North Carolina’s Response

The University of North Carolina General Administration To increase the college-going rate in North Carolina with particular attention toward “first-generation” college students. Our Primary Goal = Access Two obstacles facing first-generation college students: (1) Can I really go to college in NC? (2) Can I afford to go to college? GOALGOAL

The University of North Carolina General Administration Building Blocks for K-16 Cooperation (Helpful but not essential) Standardized transcript Common weighting and grading system Minimum Course Requirements: 4 units math; 4 units English; 3 units science; 2 units second language; 2 units social studies Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Commitment to increase access to postsecondary education Standardized transcript Common weighting and grading system Minimum Course Requirements: 4 units math; 4 units English; 3 units science; 2 units second language; 2 units social studies Comprehensive Articulation Agreement Commitment to increase access to postsecondary education

The University of North Carolina General Administration CFNC 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 UNC System The College Foundation of North Carolina

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The University of North Carolina General Administration CFNC is the name of a service provided by three NC entities State-funded K-16 partnership (DPI, NCCCS, UNC, NCICU) administered by the UNC Office of the President NC’s loan originator - 501(c)3 State Guarantor - scholarships, 529 program

The University of North Carolina General Administration CFNC Access Services Technology and Internet Services Career Center Student Planner College Fair Online Applications and HS Transcripts Paying for College Saving for College Resource Center Toll-free Telephone Hotline for Career, College, & Financial Aid Planning from CFNC.org Publications Training Hispanic Services CFNC GEAR UP North Carolina Low-income (FRL) school students $37 million Two grants from Dept of Education ( ) 35 NC counties 14,000+ students

The University of North Carolina General Administration Why a Web Portal 1. Good Information = Good Decisions 2. Comprehensive: “Plan, Apply, and Pay” 3. Up-to-date / Real Time 4. Accessible 5. Interactive 6. Personalized 7. Versatile 8. Supports and Enables Student Transitions 1. Good Information = Good Decisions 2. Comprehensive: “Plan, Apply, and Pay” 3. Up-to-date / Real Time 4. Accessible 5. Interactive 6. Personalized 7. Versatile 8. Supports and Enables Student Transitions

The University of North Carolina General Administration To plan, apply, and pay for college. CFNC.org = One Stop Shopping in NC

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Spanish Initiatives Bilingual services on the toll-free line Translation of CFNC.org into Spanish Spanish publications for college access Training of CFNC programs for ESL teachers Outreach efforts to Hispanic organizations Bilingual services on the toll-free line Translation of CFNC.org into Spanish Spanish publications for college access Training of CFNC programs for ESL teachers Outreach efforts to Hispanic organizations

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5. Applications 1. Aspirations 2. Academic Preparation 3. Affordability 4. Availability College Access A’s Mentor Module Career Planner Student Planner Paying for College College Fair Online Applications

The University of North Carolina General Administration Results

The University of North Carolina General Administration Website Usage 2001 Through March ,500 visitors per day for an average of 16 min 1,340,700 student accounts 537,912 online applications CFNC Website

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North Carolina College Going Rates Source: UNC General Administration Statistical Analysis 2006

The University of North Carolina General Administration Why CFNC.org Works Collaboration Flexible and Robust Technology Training Marketing Constantly Evolving Student Centered Collaboration Flexible and Robust Technology Training Marketing Constantly Evolving Student Centered

The University of North Carolina General Administration Training and Support 3,000 School Counselors Trained 500 Admissions Officers Trained Superintendents and Principals School Districts (teachers) School Boards Governor’s Education Cabinet 3,000 School Counselors Trained 500 Admissions Officers Trained Superintendents and Principals School Districts (teachers) School Boards Governor’s Education Cabinet

The University of North Carolina General Administration ■ TV ■ Radio ■ Print ■ Billboards ■ Collateral Materials ■ Public Service Announcements CFNC Marketing Marketing Strategies:

The University of North Carolina General Administration CFNC Marketing Video Clip

The University of North Carolina General Administration CFNC Marketing Video Clip

The University of North Carolina General Administration CFNC Marketing Video Clip

The University of North Carolina General Administration CFNC Marketing Video Clip

The University of North Carolina General Administration CFNC Marketing Video Clip

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The University of North Carolina General Administration Public Awareness Of those who know the site, 84% anticipate using the services 80% of High School and Middle School parents in North Carolina are aware of CFNC.org

The University of North Carolina General Administration Benefits to Counselors/Schools 1.Career Planning, College Planning, and Course Scheduling 2.An Up-To-Date Source of Information 3. Cost Savings Applications-Transcripts 4.Track Student Progress 5.SAT/ACT Preparation

The University of North Carolina General Administration Benefits to Colleges 1.Free Online Application 2.Increased Visibility 3.Source of Inquiries 4.Cost Savings -Application -Transcripts

The University of North Carolina General Administration Benefits to Students 1.Career Planning 2.Academic Planning 3.SAT/ACT Test Prep 4.Applications 5.Scholarships/Financial Aid “ One Place to Plan, Apply and Pay for College ”

The University of North Carolina General Administration National College Access Partnership Alabama Alaska Connecticut Florida Georgia Kentucky Illinois Louisiana Maine Massachusetts Mississippi Missouri New Hampshire New Mexico Alabama Alaska Connecticut Florida Georgia Kentucky Illinois Louisiana Maine Massachusetts Mississippi Missouri New Hampshire New Mexico New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Dakota Tennessee Utah Vermont Virginia Wyoming SREB WICHE NEBHE

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