1. Strategies to Increase Enrollments of Under-Represented Students
Weldon Ihrig
University of Washington

2. 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

3. 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

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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

5. 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