university system of georgia 2012 probe counselor workshops sarah wenham director of student access
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University System of Georgia
2012 PROBE Counselor WorkshopsSarah Wenham
Director of Student Access
USG UpdatesPresidential Appointments
Dr. Dorman, Georgia College and State University Dr. Burns, Gordon College Dr. Dozier, Savannah State University Dr. McKinney, Valdosta State University
Chancellor Huckaby
2-year institutions were granted state college status:Atlanta Metropolitan State College - AtlantaDarton State College - AlbanyEast Georgia State College - SwainsboroGeorgia Highlands College - RomeGeorgia Perimeter College - AtlantaSouth Georgia College - Douglas
These institutions:will offer targeted baccalaureate programs to meet state’s
economic development needswere approved to retain their access missions
Institutional Changes
Principles for Consolidation (adopted November 2011):
1. Increase opportunities to raise education attainment levels.
2. Improve accessibility, regional identity, and compatibility.
3. Avoid duplication of academic programs while optimizing access to instruction.
4. Create significant potential for economies of scale and scope.
5. Enhance regional economic development.
6. Streamline administrative services while maintaining or improving service level and quality.
Institution Consolidations
Institution Consolidations
University of North Georgia
North Georgia College and
State University
Gainesville State College
South Georgia State College
South Georgia College
Waycross College
Georgia Regents University
Augusta State University
Georgia Health Sciences
University
Middle Georgia State College
Macon State College
Middle Georgia College
What does this mean for students?
Approved January 2012:
Application processAdmission Requirements
Tuition & Fees
Final Approval Planned for January 2013:
Source: “Complete College Georgia - Georgia’s Higher Education Completion Plan”http://www.usg.edu/educational_access/documents/GaHigherEducationCompletionPlan2012.pdf
Complete College Georgia
Georgia’s Higher Education Plan is a joint effort between USG and TCSG and calls for the two Systems to:
1. Create new forms of collaboration and accountability among organizations responsible for or reliant on higher education.
2. Continue to work with GADOE to increase the number of college-ready students graduating from high school.
3. Reevaluate and envision anew the performance of completion-related aspects of higher education.
• Grant implementation lead by the University System of Georgia on behalf of the Governor’s Office.
• Grant Partners Include:• Communities in Schools of Georgia• Georgia Department of Education• Georgia Partnership for Excellence in
Education• Georgia Student Finance Commission• Technical College System of Georgia
• Provides resources for students and families.
1) To increase the number of underrepresented students who graduate from Georgia high schools ready, supported and motivated to go into postsecondary education.
2) To increase the number of underrepresented students enrolled and persisting in postsecondary education.
3) To increase the college degree attainment of low-income adults with some college credits but no degree.
CACG Goals
CACG Strategies
Apply to College Counselor Training and
Tools GACollege411 FAFSA Events College Textbook
Grants Near Peer Program Adult Learners
Consortium
GATRACS Military Outreach Public Awareness
Resources Motivational Modules Community
Engagement Events DOE Individual
Graduation Plan
CACG BIG WINS!!!• GAcollege411accounts have almost
doubled!• FAFSAs filed have almost doubled — for a
182% increase! • College applications through GAcollege411
online have risen 65%!• Public higher education enrollment has
reached new records!• 311,442 USG students • 197,059 TCSG students
GATRACS
To access students:• Log onto
their GAcollege411 account.
• Go to the College Planning tab
• Click on Transfer Student Planner
College and Career Advisement Strategies for School Counselors.
High-quality, online professional learning for certified middle grade and high school counselors as well as postsecondary enrollment professionals.
Modules cost $100 (refunded once course is successfully completed)
For more information, please visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/collegeaccess.html
College Access: Creating a College-Going Culture Modules
http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/collegeaccess.html
The Motivational Modules, are a comprehensive resource containing critical messages that schools and communities can instill in the minds of the students and parents regarding the accessibility and importance of college and careers.
The underlying message of the modules is that college is desirable and obtainable to any student to obtain a better quality of life…but you have to go after it yourself.
For more information and training on how to use the modules
http://www.gsfc.org/main/publishing/volunteer_resource/index.cfm.
Motivational Modules
http://www.gsfc.org/main/publishing/volunteer_resource/index.cfm
Book Grants to dual enrollment students in Early College, Move on When Ready, and GED Dual Enrollment programs are available to fund college textbook costs not covered through Georgia’s dual enrollment funding.
Schools with low income students currently enrolled in these programs can contact the appropriate program directors:
Early College – Dawn Cooper ([email protected]),
Hope Grant/MOWR – Sheila Caldwell ([email protected])
GED Dual Enrollment – Carla DeBose ([email protected]) for more information.
College Book Grants
Georgia Apply to College
A button is provided to every senior who
participates in an Apply to College event.
“I Applied” Buttons
Volunteer Stickers
Provided to high school faculty and staff to encourage discussions about
college.
Buttons complement College Spirit Day activity found in the
Site Coordinator Handbook
“Ask Me About My College” Buttons
“Apply to College” Banners
Each participating school receives a 6’ or
10’ banner.
Multiple copies provided to all schools to help advertise the
GAC event, and generate school excitement.
Posters
Handbooks
www.usg.edu/apply-to-college
o Board of Regents sets admission standards:o Required high school curriculumo Test scores and placement testingo Freshman indexo GPAo Lawful presence
o USG colleges and may set higher admission standards than the System minimum requirements.
Admission Standards
4 mathematics 4 English 4 science (effective 2012 grads) 3 social science 2 units of the same foreign
language or 2 units of American Sign Language
BOR Policy 4.2.1.1 and ASAH 3.2.3
Required High School Curriculum
Mathematics Requirements
Mathematics Courses
Accessed from the
Math FAQs in the Staying
on Course document
Science Courses
Students must have minimum SAT or ACT scores for admission to research, regional and state universities:
SAT
430 CR
And
400 Math
ACT
17 English
And
17 Math
Research, Regional and State Universities
Require minimum test scores and Freshman
Index
Require placement testing
OR
State and Two-Year Colleges
State and Two-Year Test Score Requirements
Placing in Learning SupportCOMPASS Reading: 62-73
COMPASS English: 32-59
COMPASS Math: 20-36
Placement Testing and Admissions
Students who test below the minimum for placement into LS in any area are
not eligible for admission.
Collegiate LevelCOMPASS Reading: 74+
COMPASS English: 60+
COMPASS Math: 37+
Students who test into all 3 areas of LS are not eligible for admission.
• Students who submit SAT/ACT test scores sufficient to exempt learning support are exempt from placement testing.• SAT – 430 Critical Reading/400 Math• ACT – 17 English/17 Math
• HSGT-ELA results can be used to exempt learning support placement testing (minimum score of 235) – be sure you send a student’s test results on the transcript to avoid unnecessary LS testing and placement!
Exempting Placement Screening
Test Scores Minimum combined SAT CR/Math of 970 ORMinimum ACT Composite of 20
GPA Minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 as calculated by the institution for admission purposes
Curriculum Requirements On-track for high school graduation and completion of the USG’s RHSC
Learning Support Exemption of all LS requirements
Note: these are minimum requirements as outlined in BOR policy. Institutions may have additional requirements and some College Credit Now programs, such as MOWR, may have higher requirements.
College Credit Now! Requirements
www.usg.edu/student_affairs
The Office of Student Affairs
[email protected]/student_affairs
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions!
Georgia Apply to [email protected]/apply-to-college