R O B E RT A N D R E W S, SC H U L E R F O U N D AT I O NW I L L I A M M O R R I SO N, H I G H L A N D PA R K H SJ E R RY C E B R Z Y N S K I , L A K E F O R E S T C O L L E G E

The Governmental Role in Post-Secondary Planning &

Access

Introduction

NACAC Gov’t Relations three-tiered advocacy efforts Access Funding Student Protection

Access

Access involves two aspects:Rigorous curriculumQuality counseling

ISBE Graduation Requirements

Academic Course Requirements4 yrs of English3 yrs of math (Algebra I and a course that

“includes some Geometry content”)2 yrs of science (no lab req.)2 yrs of Social Science (one US History)One yr chosen from: art, music, for. lang.,

voc. educ._______________Total: 12 Academic Credits

University of Illinois U/C

Subject Minimum Required Years of Coursework

Recommended Years of Coursework

English 4 4

Math 3 or 3.5 1 4

Social Sciences 2 4

Lab Sciences 2 4

One Foreign Language

2 4

Flexible Academic Units

2 4+

Total 15-15.5 24+

Northern Illinois University

English 4 years

Mathematics3 years (algebra, geometry, algebra II, trigonometry or higher)

Science3 years (at least one year lab science)

Social Studies3 years (at least one must be US History or US Government)

Foreign Language, Art, or Music.

2 years

Elective Chosen from Above

1 year

Total 16 credits

SIU - Edwardsville

English 4 years Math 3 yearsLab Science 3 years Social Science 3

yearsAcademic Electives 2

years

Total 15 credits

To Review…

ISBE Grad Requirements 12 credits

Univ. of Illinois 15-24 (60%)

NIU 16 (75%)

SIUE 15 (80%)

Access to Quality Counseling

IL student:counselor ratio in 2009-2010 was 667:1

5th highest ratio in the U.S.ASCA recommended ratios – 250:1

Access to Quality Counseling

Type 73 – School Service Personnel Requirements include training in:

-The structure, organization and operation of the educational system, with emphasis on P-12 schools. -The growth and development of children and

youth, and their implications for counseling in schools.

-The diversity of Illinois students and the laws and programs that have been designed to meet their unique needs. -Effective management of the classroom and the learning process.

Access To Quality Counseling

Something missing?No state requirement for any type of

transition planning on the part of counselorsIndividual schools have their own

requirements, such as:

Career Development

“This course represents an introduction to career psychology and counseling (areas central to the professional identity of community counseling, school counseling, and counseling psychology). Career counseling requires competence and knowledge in three broad areas. First, it requires the basic counseling skills required of all counselors. Second, it requires a thorough knowledge of major theories of career development, choice and adjustment and the research derived from them. Third, it requires counselors to apply relevant theory and research in working with clients with career development, choice, and adjustment concerns across the life span…Additionally, technology has had a significant impact on career counseling practice. It is, therefore, also necessary to introduce the student to Internet and computer-based career services and the professional and ethical issues involved in using these technologies.”

Bringing it Full Circle…

IL state graduation standards simply don’t cut the mustard in regards to college prep

Counselors relied upon to provide the info necessary to bridge that gap, despite averaging ratios of 667:1

Many have no training

What do we do about it?

Advocacy!Inclusion of college access agenda in

Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) reauthorization

-use of Title I funds for college prep purposes: creating a college resource center, prof. dev. For counselors, etc.Working with Governor’s office on white

paper for inclusion of college counseling in Type 73 cert. language

-IL P-20 council

Funding

Obama 2013 Budget Request

Maintain Maximum Pell

Limit Eligibility for In-School Interest Subsidy

Tie Campus-Based Aid to Outcomes

Funding

Grants Pell TEACH

Federal Loans Interest rate Interest subsidy

Campus Based Aid Double the number of FWS jobs Expand Perkins Loan from $1B to $8.5B a year Shift aid away from colleges that fail to keep net tuition

down, and toward those colleges and universities that do their fair share to keep tuition affordable, provide good value, and serve needy students well

Access and Affordability Proposals

Access & Affordability

Create incentives for states and colleges, mirrored after the K-12 Race to the Top initiative, to keep costs under control

Create a new $55 million initiative to increase college access and completion, up to $20 million of which will go directly to minority serving institutions

Provide $30 million for grant program, Hawkins Centers of Excellence, to improve and expand teacher education programs at minority-serving institutions, a significant pipeline for preparing a diverse teaching force; and $9 million to promote post-baccalaureate programs for Hispanic-Americans

Fund a new initiative designed to improve access to job training across nation to support state and community college partnerships with businesses to build skills of American workers to give them the skills employers explicitly need

Access & Affordability

Focus on three broad areas:

Shared responsibility on college affordability

State incentive programs

Consumer protections

Access & Affordability

House GOP budget (Passed):

Eliminate Maximum Pell Grant Increases

Eliminate In-School Interest Subsidy

Limit Eligibility for Student Aid Program

*Many predicting that the contentious FY 2013 budget debate won't

be resolved until the lame-duck session after Election Day in

November.

NASFFA Advocacy

NASFAA Reauthorization Task Force To Focus Recommendations on Access and

Accountability

NASFAA Advocacy

IL Monetary Award Program (MAP)

FY12: $420 million to 147,000 students Proposals could reduce funding by 5 – 15% $3,000 max FR, SOPH 1st come, 1st served Stronger merit component

Genuine funding threats $2.7B Medicaid cuts goal Pension system reform Governor Quinn has proposed reductions in State

spending to pre-2008

2010-11 MAP Awards, by sector

$0

$20,000,000

$40,000,000

$60,000,000

$80,000,000

$100,000,000

$120,000,000

$140,000,000

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Amount Received $159,981,571 $158,081,497 $53,740,110 $25,204,735

# of recipients 44,743 38,954 53,411 8,364

Average MAP amount $3,576 $4,058 $1,006 $3,013

Public 4 year Private 4 year Public 2 year Proprietary

MAP Funding

At some IL colleges, half of their students receive MAP

Decrease or loss of MAP may shift students to other sectors

Loss of students will lead to cost cutting at colleges (fewer faculty, staff, etc.)

Economic impact on surrounding communities

MAP Funding

Resolution: MAP Task Force Chaired by ISAC All sectors and professional organizations (ex. IBHE)

represented

Save MAP Funding

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

Other ISAC Services:ISAC Corp

60 peer counselors Federally funded, at risk

January - March 651 FAFSA events 10,000 students helped

Student Protection

College Scorecard Enable students and families to compare college costs

and outcomes before making a decision on postsecondary education

Gainful Employment

Student Protection

Gainful Employment - Institution must annually submit information on students who complete a program leading to gainful employment in a recognized occupation including:

Student and program information Amount from private loans or finance plans. Defines “gainful” to be when a substantial number of

the program’s students – Are repaying their Title IV loans (Repayment Rate) Have a reasonable debt burden (Debt to Earnings

Ratio).

Student Protection

NASFAA Establishes Award Letter Task Force

Take Action with NASFAA

Discussion…

Thank you!