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

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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. Registration and Cost Please register for this event by April 14that
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.

6. 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 University Pkwy, Romeoville, IL‎ 60446

7. 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

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

9. 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):

10. 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

11. (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)

12. Questions?
Register at by April 14th.
If you can only make part of the event, please ensure you take down David’s cell phone number ( ) and Marci’s cell phone number ( ) 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.

13. Bowling Fundraiser
April 26th, 2009

14. 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!

15. Fundraiser Details (cont’d)
RSVP:
Please register to attend at 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.
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Tax
Deductible?
Yes. Center for Companies That Care is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible.