College Access Contents:
1. Announcements
§Next Quarterly Meeting, Wednesday, August 4th, 2010. Location: Roosevelt University, 430 South Michigan Avenue, Congress Lounge 2nd Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60605
§For a copy of articles and more information on events in this edition, contact Sheila Yarbrough at (312) 494-6739 or syarbrough@chicagolandchamber.org
§Visit the IllinoisCAN web site at http://www.illinoiscan.org to locate member organizations and search past newsletters.
2. Access in the News
Top Employers for 2009-10 STEM Bachelor’s Degree Graduates
Which types of employers account for the most offers to graduates in the science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines? http://www.naceweb.org/so2010/0428/stemgrads/
Does making accommodations for job candidates with disabilities make good business sense? It does, according to a study of 1,182 employers interviewed by the University of Iowa's Law, Health Policy, and Disability Center (LHPDC). In fact, study participants said that on average, for every dollar they put into making an accommodation, they received slightly more than $10 in benefits....more http://www.naceweb.org/spotlight/2008/january/accommodations_disabilities/?menuID=113&referal=knowledgecenter
3. A. Communication & Collaboration – Recent Events
IllinoisCAN Quarterly Professional Development Forum
Roosevelt University hosted IllinoisCAN’s second professional development forum of the year. On Tuesday May 4, 2010, IllinoisCAN members and friends met to learn more about “The State of Illinois Education” from Robin Steans of Advance Illinois and Andrew Davis of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. Steans and Davis each have strong track records of supporting issues of post secondary access.
Steans, Executive Director of Advance Illinois and a member of the Governor Quinn’s P20 Council, is clearly an advocate for the improvement of education at all levels in Illinois. Steans described the creation and the mission of the P20 Council. She also detailed the work laid out for her and her council colleagues in researching and advocating for change in Illinois education. Although the research and accounts of the current issues facing children, parents, teachers, and administrators involved in education throughout the state were daunting; it was clear from Steans’ presentation she and the other P20 Council members are prepared for the “Race to the Top” challenge to secure federal funds for our schools.
Davis, Executive Director of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, since 2007 has the responsibility of insuring that as many Illinois students as possible have the opportunity to acquire accessible and affordable education. Davis shared his goal to educate students and families about options to finance education. One of the most important comments made by Davis highlighted the need for students to have at least one “informed and well meaning” adult in his or her life. It is not enough to have those who are “well meaning” involved in sorting through educational and financial processes. For Illinois students to achieve academic success; the financial educational process must extend to family members as well as counselors, teachers, and administrators.
Ms. Steans has provided a copy of her power point presentation to ICAN. It is located as a PDF under the May 4th event scheduled on our website calendar. Simply click on the event to find the presentation. Finally, for more information about the organizations in which Steans and Davis are involved see the following websites:
http://www.advanceillinois.org/pages/about/110.php
http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=3&RecNum=8071
http://www.collegezone.com/
3. B. Communication & Collaboration – Upcoming Events
v Attend the 2010 NACE Conference to Learn, Benchmark, and Network
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) will hold its 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition from June 1 – 4, 2010 at the Marriott World Center in Orlando, Florida. This is the premier professional development and networking event for college recruiting and career services professionals. It’s an opportunity to connect with hundreds of colleagues from all over the United States.
Featuring 80+ knowledge sessions, the conference also offers a variety of formal and informal networking events and boasts two keynote speakers. For more information, including how to register, see http://www.naceweb.org/events/2010_NACE_Annual_Conference/?referal=events&menuID=35&nodetype=4
v Illinois College Access Networks is offering another great opportunity for Professional Development
Mark your calendars for August 4, 2010 to attend the ICAN Mini-Conference at Roosevelt University. Tentative topics to be covered in breakout sessions include:
- Crossroads: Where Does Corporate Philanthropy and Education Intersect?
- Investing in the Next Generation: Chicago College Access Foundations
- Crash Course: Board Development for the Small Non-profit
- Gap Year: Options for Students Not Quite Ready for College
- Interest Inventories: How Career and Major Decisions Impact Retention
- Work/Life Balance: Supporting and Developing your Staff on a Budget
4. Resources
v Come to the Money Museum! If you did not take the Fed Challege detailed in last quarter’s newsletter; you can still visit the Money Museum. Located at 230 South LaSalle Street, the Bank's Money Museum is free and open to the public year-round from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on Bank holidays. http://www.chicagofed.org/webpages/education/money_museum/index.cfm
v The CSO Opportunity Scholarship is a $1,000 four-year, renewable scholarship awarded to first-generation college-bound students enrolling at a Center for Student Opportunity partner college. A complete list of CSO partner colleges can be viewed here. DEADLINE MAY 28, 2010. For more information: http://www.csopportunity.org/
v KnowHow2GOIllinois Partnership led by ISAC, IllinoisCAN, and the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) provides English and Spanish brochures, bookmarks, postcards, airplane flyers and posters can be ordered (free) by calling KnowHow2GOIllinois (800) 899-4722 or http://www.knowhow2go.org/
5. Opportunities for Students
KnowHow2GO's Ambassadors are recent college graduates and experts on preparing for college. They're currently working as advisers to middle and high schoolers across the country. And now they're available to help you by sharing tips on blogs and through their Twitter and Facebook pages. Some of the topics covered in the last month include:
- Getting Support Services in College
- Finding a College Mentor
- Undocumented Students in College
Meet the Ambassadors at: http://www.knowhow2go.org/ambassadors/
Share Your News!
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