CHANCELLOR’S INITIATIVE TEAM: Student Recruiting /Coaching
Nine student ambassadors were recruited and trained for the 2006-2007 school year, and visits were made to venues including VIVA Quad Cities, Unity Fest and the West Liberty Latino Fair.
Partnerships were formed with area social service agencies for client visits, as well as the University of Iowa's Upward Bound Program, where ambassadors joined a 'road show' panel in promoting higher education opportunities. Phone calls were made to follow up with new students to offer support and academic resources. Ambassadors have also made presentations for Iow@Work recipients, for high school minority groups, and at special on-campus recruiting events.
Recruiting Summary:
Viva Quad Cities
West Liberty Latino Fair
Columbus Junction High School Campus Visit Panel
Multicultural College Fair
Unity Fest
Quad City Employment Fair
Presentation: Iow@Work and Promise Jobs
Rapid Response Team visits
Quad City First Friday event
Kimberly Center visit
TRIO class visits
Minority group campus visit panel
Visits to minority groups at area high schools
Partnered with University of Iowa Upward Bound for area visits: Columbus Junction & Bandag
CAC and ESL presentations
Elevation for Education
People to People Expo
Mentoring Summary:
Phone calls made to students to follow up on first visit.
Budget Summary FY 07:
Student wages: $2,003.25
Ambassador shirts: 353.20
Total: $2,365.45 through April 2007
Achievements:
Positive student feedback on experience (student interviews).
Enhanced campus visibility in areas not present before.
Challenges:
Recruiting ambassadors who are willing/able to work.
Organizing new events.
Follow up with tracking students who have been contacted.
Gail Spies
8/9/07
Update - Student Recruiting and Coaching Initiative
Gail Spies
3/4/08