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Presentation to the Board of

Directors

2008-2009 Class Officers

Scholarship Chicago

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Introduction

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Mission

The Mission of the class officers is to identifythe needs of our students, provide

extraordinary value to their college education

and secure their commitment to SC

community as scholars and alumni.

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Rico Howard reminds about the rulesIntroduction Mission Key events Survey results Recommendations

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But really

The Mission of the class officers is to identifythe needs of our students, provide

extraordinary value to their college education

and secure their commitment to SC

community as scholars and alumni.

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Why Class Officers?

80% feel disconnected from their peers

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Fix it:

Engage current scholars in SCactivities

Additional point of contact betweenstaff and students

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Core values & goals

Service

SC community building Policy recommendations for SC

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What do we do?

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Introduction Mission Key events Survey results RecommendationsHoliday Party

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Introduction Mission Key events Survey results RecommendationsChrist the King Jesuit High School

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Introduction Mission Key events Survey results RecommendationsCommunity Service Project @ Garfield

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Introduction Mission Key events Survey results RecommendationsCommunity Service Project @ Garfield

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Garfield Park video

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Introduction Mission Key events Survey results RecommendationsHigh 5 Partner Appreciation Days

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Introduction Mission Key events Survey results RecommendationsHigh 5 Partner Appreciation Days

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Introduction Mission Key events Survey results RecommendationsAnnual Presentation to the Board

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Survey

Scholar success = program success

Goal:

Understand what students think

Benchmark

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Background

Completed on April 11, 2009

102 responses of 248 current scholars

=41%

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Positive feedback

54% say opinion of the organization has improvedover time

87% satisfied with quality of programs

84%say SC was helpful and effective in transition to

college

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Improvements

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Positive feedback

100% want to stay connected Very important = future volunteers, mentors, donors,

supporters

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Staff

Very knowledgeable and responsive

Students say 84% 77%

81% say SC caters to their individual needs

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Communications

Scholars say they experiencedmore contact recently

63% would visit SC site more often if it hadinteractive component

Login

Polls

Blog

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Adult mentoring

Overall 57% are satisfied, BUT older classesreveal some challenges

Lack of clear expectations

Lack of guidance when mentor/mentee

doesnt click

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Challenges

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Adult mentoring (cont.)

Already being improved

Linda Jamrozy is in charge of mentoring

Works with Bernadette Sanchez expert on

mentoring

Facilitate events to build friendships

Inclusion to other SC events

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Challenges

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Peer mentoring

61% very satisfied or satisfied but...

Ask for Setting expectations

More get-to-know-you events

Alternatives when click doesnt happen

Website listing all students by college/major/location

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Challenges

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Career building

Lack of internships

75% say SC would serve them better byproviding

greater varietyinternships

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Policy recommendations

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Recommendation #1

1. Family feel, inclusion, community building

A. Overnight university visit (ex. Dayton visit)

B. Similar to College Summit

2. More summer events

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Recommendation 1 out of 4

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Recommendation #2

1. Career support

A. More internships

B. More industries

C. Additional board members from diverse

industries

D. Resume bank

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Recommendation #3

1. Connection with SC while in college

A. Continuous website updating + emails

B. Be where students are = Facebook

C. Newsletter

i. Highlight opportunities for students

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Recommendation 3 out of 4

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Recommendation #4

Students success = program success

1. Showcase students and their success stories

a. Prospective donors/mentors/volunteers/foundations

2. Showcase student success on the website

Board members = role models

1. Seen as pinnacle of success by scholars

2. Career mentors3. Bring in mentors

4. Spread awareness to build image

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Recommendation 4 out of 4

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Sincere THANK YOU

Class Officers = Service + Community Building + Policy Recommendations