1. College Positive Volunteerism: Where are You Going to College, and How Can I Help You Get There?
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Intro, Campus Compact & goals – 5 minutes
Basic CPV – 3-5 minutes
Toolkit, training & website – 15 minutes
Road may activity – 15 minutes
Integrating CPV into programming overview – 3-5 minutes
MAC examples – 5-7 minutes
GEAR UP & other examples – 5-7 minutes
Activity – 15 minutes

2. Who are we & how are we connected?
Melissa Steward
Associate Director, Michigan Campus Compact
Rachel Poole
Michigan Campus Compact Student Assistant for College Access Programs
EVERYONE:
Introduce ourselves:
Name
Organization
Title
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Explain how we are connected

3. What is Campus Compact?
Coalition of more than 1,100 college and university presidents committed to fulfilling the public purposes of higher education
State affiliates in 35 states
Two-year, Four-year; Public and Private
Representing over 6 million college and university students
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4. Goals Understand CPV curriculum as evolving resource
Understand CPV integration in Michigan to impact college going rates of K-12 youth
Think in news ways about how to collaborate across programs and resources
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Goals of presentation:
Understand the College Positive Volunteerism (CPV) curriculum as an evolving resource.
Understand the integration of the CPV curriculum statewide in Michigan, and how it has engaged college students and higher education institutions to impact college going rates of K-12 youth.
Think in new ways about how they can collaborate across programs and resources.
Other notes:
There is a formal training process which we will tell you about today. We want you to be inspired by CPV and the collaborative efforts to make it grow as you will be hearing about today …. And if you use it, please talk to us about it so we know and can share your stories….

5. What is a College Positive Volunteer?
A College Positive Volunteer (CPV) is a trained individual who is aware of how they impact the college readiness and enthusiasm of the youth they interact with as they volunteer in local communities.
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You may be wondering what a CPV is
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CPVs can serve K-12 youth

6. CPV Mindset College is attainable for everyone !
As a CPV, I am willing to do whatever I can to help K-12 youth prepare for and enroll in college.
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Various parts of CPV– a critical component of which is the mindset
Mindset sets framework for how a volunteer is prepared to interact with youth
Mindset is critical component of curriculum
Read mindset: College is attainable for everyone
Although there are barriers, CPVs trained to help all youth prepare and enroll in college

7. CPV Definition of College
The term “college” refers to:
Colleges and Universities (4 year)
Community and Junior Colleges (2 year)
Vocational, Technical, and Business Schools (Certificate programs with various completion times.
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Another important piece is to make sure that we share what our definition of college is. We use the National College Access Network definition of college.
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So you can see that we really have a broad definition of college!

8. CPV Motto
Avoid language such as: Are you going to college? Instead, use: Where are you going to college? and How can I help you get there?
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Covered the mindset and definition. Now onto the motto!
First question: What are the options? Yes or no. Automatically creates a closed conversation about whether youth is attending college.
Second sets of questions: Emphasizes (1) belief in youth to attend college and (2) role of volunteer in providing assistance

9. Addressing Barriers to College
Academic Preparation
ACT or SAT
Study habits
School attendance
Social Capital
College is not attainable
Lack of family support
First in their family to go to college
Academic Preparation
Applying
Visiting colleges
Majors
Social Capital
FAFSA
Loans
Scholarships
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As we know, there are many barriers youth face when it comes to navigating the college process, and it is helpful to make CPVs aware of these barriers before they start volunteering with K-12 youth, so they can be addressed during their time with K-12 youth. We do this as part of their training.

10. Navigating the CPV Toolkit
Contents
1. Before you Volunteer
2. Elementary School
3. Middle School
4. High School
5. Ways to Pay for College
6. Additional Resources
7. Glossary of Terms
8. Appendix
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The Toolkit is a resource provided to CPVs to aid them when they are encouraging youth to attend post-secondary institutions after high school.
Before You Volunteer-
FAQs-
Section on understanding all students- Coming from a place of inclusion; CPVs trained in multiple ways to interact with youth, be sensitive to where youth are coming from.
-Types of behavior to encounter
How to connect with youth in a way mindful of background
Elementary/Middle/High School- Activities, resources related to these specific age groups
Event based: 1 day event or weekend camp
Short term: weeks
Extended term: 6+ months
NOTE: We divide activities & resources into categories, yet we encourage flexibility and others to adapt as appropriate.
Ways to Pay for College
As Mel mentioned, often #1 perceived barrier to going to college
Discussion points for various options
Additional Resources:
Campus visit checklist
Internet resources, etc.
Glossary of Terms
Appendix
FAFSA
College applications

11. Training Components College Positive Volunteerism Toolkit
CPV Training PowerPoint Presentation
Activity Packet
Review Sheet
Answer Key
CPV Certificate
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There are many components of the CPV training. I am going to briefly talk you through what it takes to become a CPV so that you understand that for the context of this presentation, the website that Elizia will show in a minute, and the examples that we will share.
1) College Positive Volunteerism Toolkit
2) CPV Training PowerPoint Presentation: This presentation is used to guide a CPV training. It is quite broad as a starting point, and many of our constituents or grantees add in some site specific info and/or tweak it slightly to fit their programs. However, it is important to note that they keep the main components of it, or it really wouldn’t be a CPV training.
3) Activity Packet: This packet contains four activities that accompany the CPV presentation. Whoever is conducting the training prints enough of these packets out for the trainees. There is an activity after each of the three sections, and the second section actually has two activities. It helps the trainees to practice utilizing the materials, information and toolkit.
4) Review Sheet: At the end of each of the three sections of the CPV presentation, each trainee will answer 10 questions about the content of the section to ensure comprehension of the material. The trainer prints enough copies of this sheet for each trainee.
5) Review and Activity Answer Key: This document includes the answers to the review questions. It also includes sample answers for each of the CPV Training Activities.
6) CPV Certificate: The CPV Certificate is available for trainers to print out for their trainees, date and sign in order for them to be officially certified as a CPV.

12. CPV Website: micampuscompact.org/cpvmain
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Talk through tabs  particularly unique CPV resources
All CPV materials available electronically
Website created to house all materials and to build capacity of programming (ability to maintain CPV support to campuses)
Website also helped transition work
For those who like hard copies, easily printable materials. Highly encouraged!
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National Campus Compact is doing work with CPV as well, and information can be found on their website, too.

13. Let’s Try it Out!
Road Map to College Activity: ▪ Reasons for College Attendance ▪ Supportive People ▪ College Proximity ▪ K-12 Experience ▪ Financing Your College Education ▪ Career Plan
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Road Map to College Activity  Printed handouts
Now that you have heard about the CPV toolkit and seen some of the resources, we’d like for you to engage in one of the initial training activities– a good “before you volunteer” tool
Activities make the training more engaging and get individuals to think about their own college path. This is important to reflect on how made it to and through college, as that is a story that can be shared with students.
Usually draw out a physical road map.
This time, we have some prompting questions for you to think about on your own.

14. CPV as a College Access Strategy
Participating youth reported:
Increased success in school (49.1%)
Increased interest in going to college (64.5%)
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(Data collected in Learn & Serve Grant Program from )
So, how is CPV used as a college access strategy and a college retention strategy?
CPV is helpful with college aspirations of youth.
Participating youth reported:
- Increased success in school (49.1%)
- “I like the opportunity and it helps me get work done that I can’t concentrate on at home.”
- Increased interest in going to college (64.5%)
- “I feel like I can ask them about any college questions I have.”

15. CPV as a College Retention Strategy
College students reported:
Desire to graduate from college more or much more because of participating in this program (96.8%)
Retention rate of participating students was 92%
Average institutional retention rate at 78%
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College students as CPVs are ambassadors for higher education. In their role, they learn the value of their college education and learn to better navigate college themselves.
CPV is useful as a retention strategy because:
College students reported:
- Desire to graduate from college more or much more because of participating in this program (96.8%)
- LSSU Student Leader, Casey, said exactly this… he struggled with college at first but now this is making him more connected to his college experience.
- Retention rate of participating students was 92 % (Average institutional retention rate at 78%)
(Data collected in Learn & Serve Grant Program from )

16. Integration of CPV into Programming
Examples of CPV in Action
MAC
GEAR UP
MNA*VISTA
Many more!
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CPV shouldn’t feel like an added work load. It ideally should fit into what you’re already doing, and fit in easily. Here are some ways we’ve integrated it into programming:
Mentoring to Access Corps AmeriCorps program
GEAR UP
MNA *VISTA
Other campuses: MiCC is aware of 28 of current 37 member colleges/universities that are actively utilizing CPV, or in the recent past have actively utilized it.

17. Mentoring to Access Corps
Bethany Christian Services
Monthly mentor-mentee meetings/fun events with College Positive activities and career preparation prompts
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Bethany Christian Services – Janine Thomas, Liliya Mironova, James Tap, and Victoria Holt
For their November mentor match event Bethany Christian Service planned a college themed minute to win it field day. The event was set up with 7 different activities that the youth participated in with their mentor. Each game/activity was titled something related to college as well as what the activity entailed. Example: One of the games was called Upward Bound. In the game the youth had to keep three balloons up in the air for 60 seconds. After everyone had a chance to complete each of the different games/activities folks came together to eat dinner and talk about what each game title meant. The example was called Upward Bound so mentors and mentees discussed this as an opportunity for youth to participate in before going to college.

18. GEAR UP & CPV
GEAR UP: Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
MiCC GU & CPV Grant: Incorporates CPV into existing MI GEAR UP programming, utilizing two student leaders and a team of at least 10 CPVs
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GEAR UP - A statewide, sustained and collaborative effort that provides early intervention services and a scholarship component to low-income, underrepresented students and parents.
GU & CPV Grant – Each grantee incorporates CPV a bit differently. Examples include…

19. GEAR UP & CPV Saginaw Valley State University In-class workshops
Shakira’s story
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Saginaw Valley State University
In class workshops: SAT prep, MEAP prep, organization skills, time management, study habits, different learning styles, classroom etiquette, and career and college readiness skills
Shakira’s story: Youth who the teachers had identified as a “problem child” or “troublemaker.” Shakira could relate because she’s closer to her age and she took the time to listen and help her out. Now the youth seeks out Shakira all of the time to tell her she completed her homework or she got a good grade, and she is so excited! She just needed someone to listen and someone to care about her and her wellbeing, and to show her to college IS a possibility.
Quotes: “Students look forward to the GEAR UP Program.” – Mr. Townsend, Teacher and “I like coming to tutoring class. It helps me with my homework.” – Frankie, GU Student

20. GEAR UP & CPV Western Michigan University Lunch Buddies MEL
Western Michigan University has a service-learning program called Lunch Buddies, where WMU service-learning students are paired with elementary school students to mentor them during the lunch hour at school. WMU makes sure that all service-learners in this program are CPV trained. This adds a new layer of meaning and impact on the mentoring they’re already doing.
Youth complete survey (end of each semester) asking about tutoring services. Evaluates how well tutors performed and how successful in helping with homework. At Kalamazoo Central HS, 79% of students surveyed reported tutors were either good or excellent at helping them to better understand their subject material.
Also administer survey to CPVs and hold focus groups to examine how beneficial experience was for them. “I learned a lot about classroom management as well as the importance of establishing a healthy relationship with my students.”
Eastern Michigan University utilized CPV-trained students to plan and staff a “College Bound Youth Summit” conference for local 11th grade students. This included a game of College Monopoly, an inspirational speaker, education/career workshops, and great conversations between students and CPVs about college challenges and opportunities. 
- LSSU
These are just a few examples of how CPV-training the college students who serve campus programs can increase your impact on local youth and provide professional development for the students themselves

21. Urban & Rural Eastern Michigan University College Bound Summit
Lake Superior State University
STEM programming
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Eastern Michigan University utilized CPV-trained students to plan and staff a “College Bound Youth Summit” conference for local 11th grade students. This included a game of College Monopoly, an inspirational speaker, education/career workshops, and great conversations between students and CPVs about college challenges and opportunities. 
- LSSU (Mind Trekkers roadshow + aquaponics
These are just a few examples of how CPV-training the college students who serve campus programs can increase your impact on local youth and provide professional development for the students themselves

22. Commitment Scholarship Program
Northwestern Michigan College
Helping first-generation students succeed on campus
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Northwestern Michigan College uses CPV in the Commitment Scholarship Program, which is designed to help first-generation college students succeed on campus. Students are given this scholarship in high school, and participate in activities led by college-aged CPV's who are also members of the program, until they become CPV's themselves. This is a mentor/mentee program allowing first-generation students to help other younger first-generation college students. Other CPVs who have been inspired by this program and want to help first-generation students also volunteer as mentors. Community mentors from a range of careers and ages now volunteer to help students on weekends, in class, and during regular work hours, in different capacities to help them succeed academically.

23. In General You can train: America Reads tutors
Alternative Break participants
Service-learning students
Student organizations
Fraternities and sororities
Community-based volunteers
Campus ambassadors
Departments who tend to use CPV:
GEAR UP
Pre-college programs
Admissions
Student life
Diversity and inclusion
and many more!
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- Those were just a few examples of how CPV-training the college students who serve campus programs can increase your impact on local youth and provide professional development for the students themselves
- But generally, you can train America Reads tutors, Alternative Break participants, education-based service-learning students, student organizations, fraternities and sororities, community-based volunteers or campus ambassadors! Departments who tend to use CPV include GEAR UP, Pre-college programs, admissions, student life, and diversity inclusion.

24. Identifying Stakeholders
Who would benefit from using College Positive Volunteerism in your community?
How would you build a team to recruit volunteers or help train volunteers?
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5 minutes for activity
10 minutes for report out
think, pair, share reflection with another attendee
Also, ask them how they might make sure folks are trained… will they set up a model? Make sure LCANs are trained? How can we make this work in our communities. Can we contact them with the CPV survey? Gather their info.
Pitch the CPV survey!

25. Questions? MEL 5 minutes for activity 10 minutes for report out
Also, ask them how they might make sure folks are trained… will they set up a model? Make sure LCANs are trained? How can we make this work in our communities. Can we contact them with the CPV survey? Gather their info.
Pitch the CPV survey!

26. Contact Us! Melissa Steward Rachel Poole msteward@mnaonline.org
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