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PROGRAMMATIC ALIGNMENT
WITH THE NATION’S GOALS ON EDUCATION
Colorado GEAR UP
Program Overview
GEAR UP grant I 1999-2005
GEAR UP II grant 2005 – 2011 (plus extension year)
GEAR UP III 2011 - 2018
A federally funded pre-collegiate program for low income students. Managed by the Colorado Department of Higher Education
6 full time employees make up the administration team
17 Pre-Collegiate Advisors in 12 high schools
Pre-Collegiate curriculum 8th – 12th grade
The Colorado GEAR UP model focuses on exploration, exposure and experience with an emphasis in college readiness, careers, and study skills.
GEAR UP scholarship
Student Profile
GEAR UP II
7th – 12th graders
90% of students are Hispanic
62% are full Pell
Across the state
Rural and urban communities
May 2011 first senior class graduates
Senior Profile
321 seniors in 2012 class
909 college applications were submitted
771 college scholarship applications have been submitted
Currently students have accepted a total of $482,160 in scholarship dollars
GEAR UP III
8th grade (eventually 4 cohorts; 8th -12th grade)
Across the state
Rural and urban communities
May 2016 first senior class graduates
Less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1% American Indian or Alaska Native
4% Asian
10% Black or African American
61% Hispanic
21% Caucasian
56% female, 44% male
Presentation Overview
National Education Goals
Aligned Colorado GEAR UP goals
Student Services
College Credit Initiatives
Concurrent enrollment options, College Level Exam Program (CLEP) testing, developmental education courses, and Accuplacer
College Access and Support Partnerships
In-state and out-of-state MOUs
Reporting Mechanisms and Program Evaluation
Use of Technology
National Educational Goals
American Graduation Initiative By 2020, lead the world in the percentage of citizens with a college
credential
Estimates show this will take enrolling at least 1 million more students in college per year
Complementary goal of 5 million additional community college graduates by 2020
Better prepare high school students to complete college level work
All Americans to complete at least one year of postsecondary education
Increase institutional capacity by decreasing years to complete degree programs
“Do it now; We can’t wait”
Aligned Colorado GEAR UP Goals
Student goals
Graduate from high school completing all Colorado Higher Education Admissions Requirements (HEAR)
Develop career interests, preferred majors, and study skills necessary to succeed in college
Enroll in one college class every semester starting in 2nd semester of their high school sophomore year
Earn at least 12 college credits by high school graduation (to qualify for Colorado ASCENT legislation)
Progress through developmental (remedial) education needs while in high school
ENG, REA and MAT 030/060/090
Aligned Colorado GEAR UP Goals
Programmatic goals
Manage individual student progress and deliver daily college readiness curriculum, assuring students are best prepared to earn a collegiate degree
Partner with high schools and local colleges to implement one or more concurrent enrollment course available to every GEAR UP student starting 2nd semester sophomore year
Align high school course requirements with an accompanying college course (80% match) so they can be offered for dual credit
Aligned Colorado GEAR UP Goals
Programmatic goals (continued)
Prepare and credential high school teachers to perform as college adjuncts
Create and install stacked developmental education courses (ENG/REA/MAT) so students have the opportunity to enter college level courses directly after high school graduation
Develop access and support partnerships with colleges so students have lower cost of attendance as well as increased campus support regarding academic and personal issues
Student Services
Student services
Colorado pre-collegiate advisors
Each school is assigned 1-2 pre-collegiate advisors
Approximately 2 advisors for every 200 students
Advisors are provided incentives based on student performance, and can earn merit pay by improving results in the following areas:
College grades
High school academic progress
Retention
Summer program participation
Student Services
Student services (continued)
Case management
Colorado GEAR UP pre-collegiate advisors focus on high school and college advising in a one-on-one setting, and all students participate in at least one session per month in these areas:
College advising
Academic progress
Advisor interventions
Attendance
Mentoring
Tutoring
High school course planning
Student Services
Student services (continued) College readiness curriculum
Advisors facilitate monthly workshops on the following: College vocabulary Types of institutions, degrees, programs and areas of study College research on in-state and out-of-state institutions Concurrent enrollment, guaranteed transfer courses and
developmental courses Financial aid
• Terminology, processes & timelines, 4Caster, FAFSA, scholarships, COF, and packaging
College admissions requirements and college applications Testing and assessments
• Accuplacer, PLAN, ACT, and CLEP
College visits The GEAR UP college portfolio
Student Services
Student services (continued) College readiness curriculum (continued)
Career exploration
Career interest inventory
Career research
Job shadows
Internships
Community service
Study skills
Note taking
Time management
Listening skills
Test taking skills
Essay writing
Student Services
Student services (continued)
College readiness curriculum (continued)
Summer programs
Campus visits
College courses
Summer bridge programs
College Credit Initiatives
Concurrent enrollment options
Developmental education courses
College Level Exam Program (CLEP) Testing
Accuplacer
Colorado House Bill 1319 and ASCENT
College Credit Initiatives
Concurrent enrollment options GEAR UP students are projected to earn at least two full-time
semesters worth of college credits during high school
Students are enrolled in over 50 different course subjects
College gateway and introductory courses
Introductory English, speech, psychology, music, business law, Chicano studies, criminal justice, biology, literature, theater, computer technology, calculus
Career and technical education
Auto tech, woods, cosmetology, welding, CAD, catering
Certification programs
Nursing assistant certification, emergency medical tech certification
11 Colorado universities and community colleges currently granting credit
College Credit Initiatives
Concurrent enrollment results Fall 2010
94% of juniors and 92% of seniors completed a college course, with 82% earning a C or better.
Spring 2010
95% of sophomores and 90% of juniors completed a college course, with 88% earning a C or better.
Fall 2009
90% of juniors completed a college course, with 79% earning a C or better in more rigorous courses
Spring 2009
80% of sophomores completed a college course, with 77% earning a C or better
College Credit Initiatives
Developmental education courses (continued)
Offer ENG, REA and MAT 030/060/090 stacked, self-paced courses, where students can complete more than one level per semester (online)
While these courses are not for college credit, they are required for those who do not qualify to take introductory college courses
Completing these courses while in high school rather than during their first year of college saves time and tuition dollars
College Credit Initiatives
College Level Exam Program (CLEP) Colorado GEAR UP is a designated CLEP testing center, able to
administer all CLEP tests at all partner high schools Students send scores directly to GEAR UP and preferred colleges
High schools will be able to administer tests for all students, not only Colorado GEAR UP students
Spanish Language CLEP Test 88% of the bilingual Colorado GEAR UP student population
successfully passed the test at their high schools, earning either 6 or 12 college credits 36% of those who tested will earn 6-8 credits, depending on the
school they attend 52% of those who tested will earn 12-16 credits, which equates to
more than a full semester of college credit 4230 college credits were earned through the Spanish CLEP test
Colorado State House Bill 1319/ASCENT
Purpose
To develop a broad-based concurrent enrollment structure inclusive of all previous state programs
To create a 5th year college credit program where eligible students, upon completion, receive a high school diploma and an associate’s degree
Colorado GEAR UP student services, dual enrollment courses, and developmental courses all prepare students to utilize this legislation
College Credit Initiatives
College Access and Support Partnerships (In-State and Out-of-StateNegotiations)
Over 20 universities and community colleges in 13 states are in negotiations with Colorado GEAR UP to provide enhanced financial and academic support services for GEAR UP students from their transition into college through graduation Access
Cost of attendance agreements
Full tuition scholarships
Online courses
Students are anticipated to enroll in out-of-state online courses in upcoming semesters
Support Student services
Pre-collegiate advisors will have on-campus office space and join forces to help track, support and advocate for students
Retention
Summer bridge
Reporting Mechanisms and Program Evaluation
Reporting mechanisms
Pre-collegiate advisors track student services in a database system
Data is logged daily and reports are generated bi-weekly
Data collection includes 27 categories which captures all contact hours regarding case managing, college readiness curriculum, college coursework and summer programs
Database holds student profile information including contact information, grades, GPA, test scores, scholarships
Used as a tool to acknowledge success and implement strategies for improvement
Programmatic accomplishments are sent to district and school administrators
Reporting Mechanisms and Program Evaluation
Program evaluation
The GEAR UP Survey
GEAR UP students, parents and a control group participate in an annual survey administered by a contracted evaluator who assesses the data and generates findings
Results consistently show that Colorado GEAR UP students are more knowledgeable about college options and better prepared to succeed
Participants
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Grade10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
GEAR UP 225 274 351 336
CONTROL 140 192 175 183
HOW MUCH HAVE COLLEGE COURSES INFLUENCED YOU?
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DO YOU THINK YOU WILL GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL?
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DO YOU THINK THAT YOU WILL GO ON FOR FURTHER EDUCATION ?
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HAS ANYONE TALKED TO YOU ABOUT CREDIT NEEDED TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL?
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HAS ANYONE TALKED TO YOU ABOUT CREDIT NEEDED TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE?
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HAS ANYONE TALKED TO YOU ABOUT FINANCIAL AID?
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Gear Up
MY PARENTS OR GUARDIANS EXPECT ME TO GO TO COLLEGE?
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Control
Gear Up
Use of Technology
College Portfolio
Scholarship database
Academic profile
College applications
Senior essays
Career interests and activities
Webinars
Social networks
Text blasts
Database
Database
Database
Database
Social Media
Social Media
Social Media
GEAR UP Statistics 2011
GEAR UP Statistics 2011
GEAR UP Statistics 2011
GEAR UP Statistics 2011
GEAR UP Statistics 2011
Contact Information
Dr. Matthew Griswold, Associate Program Director
303.866.4034
Meghan Cave, Director of Financial Aid
303.866.2973
General Information
www.coloradogearup.org