FINDINGS FROM THE NATIONAL
SURVEY OF COLLEGE OUTREACH
PROGRAMS
Presented by:
Maly Fung
Dr. Watson Scott Swail
27th Annual Student Financial Aid
Research Network Conference
June 2 - 4, 2011
ABOUT THE STUDY
Background Information
• In 2010, EPI received a TG Public Benefit
Research Grant to survey college
outreach/access programs around the nation
• The survey was based on an earlier version
created by Dr. Watson Scott Swail in 2000 for
The College Board.
Methodology
The National Survey of College Outreach Programs
(NSCOP) consisted of 10 sections:
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3.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
General Information
Program Information
Goals and Services
Program Operation
Staff and Training
Student Characteristics
Operating Budget
Program Outcomes
Program Evaluation
Barriers to College Access
Methodology – cont’d
• The survey was distributed electronically to
national association mailing lists, including
the National College Access Network (NCAN),
federal GEAR UP and TRIO lists, the
Association of Institutional Research (AIR),
NCCEP, and the National Partnership for
Educational Access (NPEA).
Methodology – cont’d
• Examples of programs considered included:
– GEAR UP and TRIO Programs
– Non-federal community-based
– Summer Bridge programs that help students
during the transition from high school into
college
– Programs that enhance self-esteem
– Bring students to campus to learn skills to
succeed in college
Methodology – cont’d
• Examples of programs NOT included in the
study were:
– Articulated high school programs
– Campus sports
– Dual Enrollment programs
– Short, one-time episodic events
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
Distribution of Programs by Type
Private
N=14
TRIO
N= 105
UniversityFunded
N=63
28%
Other
N=73
17%
Nonprofit
N=52
14%
4%
Partnerships
N=48
20%
13%
Other Federal
N=11
GEAR UP
N=39
CACG
N=16
10%
4%
State-Funded
N=26
7%
Percentage of Outreach Programs (N=374)
3%
Distribution of Programs By
Geographic Location
Programs by First Year of Operation
Program Type
Year First Operated
Median
Range
All
1999
1963 - 2010
CACG
2007
1982 - 2010
GEAR UP
2005
1989 - 2005
TRIO
1990
1965 - 2010
State-Funded
1990
1969 - 1998
University-Funded
2003
1969 - 2010
Nonprofit
1997
1966 - 2010
Partnerships
2001
1967 - 2010
Private
1998
1963 - 2008
Federal
2005
1989 - 2010
Other
Programs by First Year of Operation – cont’d
Number of Programs by 1stYr of Operation
172
149
46
1
Before 1960
Between 1960 & 1979
Between 1980 & 1999
After 2000
Distribution of Programs by
Sponsoring Agency
College
Campus
Elementary/
Secondary
School
Community
Center
Other
N (% of Programs) N (% of Programs) N (% of Programs) N (% of Programs)
All
189 (50.5%)
77 (20.6%)
61 (16.3%)
47 (12.6%)
CACG
5 (31.3%)
4 (25.0%)
4 (25.0%)
3 (18.8%)
GEAR UP
12 (30.8%)
23 (59.0%)
1 (3.6%)
3 (7.7%)
TRIO
79 (75.2%)
17 (16.2%)
7 (6.7%)
2 (1.9%)
State-Funded
13 (50.5%)
3 (11.5%)
3 (11.5%)
7 (26.9%)
University-Funded
46 (73.0%)
3 (4.8%)
4 (6.3%
10 (15.9%)
2 (3.8%)
15 (28.8%)
27 (51.9%)
8 (15.4%)
Partnerships
20 (41.7%)
8 (16.7%)
10 (20.8%)
10 (20.8%)
Private
5 (35.7%)
3 (21.4%)
5 (35.7%)
1 (7.1%)
Federal
7 (63.6%)
1 (9.1%)
0 (0.0%)
3 (27.3%)
Nonprofit
Other
Distribution of Programs by
Location of Services
College
Campus
Elementary/
Secondary
School
Community
Center
Other
N (% of Programs) N (% of Programs) N (% of Programs) N (% of Programs)
All
144 (38.5%)
144 (38.5%)
26 (7.0%)
57 (15.2%)
CACG
2 (12.5%)
7 (43.8%)
2 (12.5%)
4 (25.0%)
GEAR UP
3 (7.7%)
33 (84.6%)
0 (0.0%)
3 (7.7%)
TRIO
54 (51.4%)
39 (37.1%)
2 (1.9%)
9 (8.6%)
State-Funded
13 (50.0%)
6 (23.1%)
1 (3.8%)
6 (23.1%)
University-Funded
41 (65.1%)
12 (19.0%)
3 (4.8%)
7 (11.1%)
5 (9.6%)
24 (46.2%)
13 (25.0%)
10 (19.2%)
16 (34.0%)
14 (29.8%)
4 (8.5%)
13 (27.7%)
Private
5 (37.5%)
7 (50.0%)
0 (0.0%)
2 (14.3%)
Federal
5 (45.5%)
2 (18.2%)
1 (9.1%)
3 (27.3%)
Nonprofit
Partnerships
Other
Program Goals
Percentage of Programs that Identify Goals
Increase Likelihood of Attending College
Increase College Awareness
Provide Exposure to College
Increase Likelihood of Completing College
Improve Academic Skills
Provide Role Models
Encourage Rigorous Course-Taking
Improve Self-Esteem
Encourage Parental Involvement
Increase High School Persistence/Prevent…
Provide Recreational or Cultural Opportunities
Encourage Long-Term Financial Planning
Promote Interest/Strength in Subject Area
Improve Vocational Skills
92.8%
92.0%
91.2%
79.9%
78.9%
76.7%
71.9%
69.8%
66.3%
65.2%
58.0%
57.0%
36.4%
21.1%
Students Targeted
Percentage of Programs by Target Population
Low Income
First Generation College
Historically Underrepresented Minorities
Low Academic Performance
Male
Female
At-Risk, Stop-Out, Drop-Out
ESL Students
Gifted/Talented Students
Learning Disabilities
High School Students
Middle School Students
High School Graduates
Elementary School Students
84.8%
77.5%
64.7%
33.4%
32.9%
32.1%
22.2%
20.6%
17.4%
12.8%
65.2%
38.0%
11.0%
10.7%
Instructional Approach
Percentage of Program that Use Instructional Approach
Workshops
85%
Mentoring
68%
Role Models
67%
Classroom Instruction
66%
Tutoring
Assessment & Testing
Peer Learning Groups
63%
51%
44%
Academic Services
Percent of Programs Providing Academic Services
Study-Skills Training
Critical Thinking Skill Development
Preparatory Courses
Test-Taking Skills
Grade and Attendance Monitoring
Mathematics/Science Instruction
Academic Enrichment Courses
Reading/Writing Instruction
Computer-Training Skills
Remedial Instruction
College-Level Courses
Accelerated Courses Below the College…
61.5%
56.4%
56.1%
55.9%
55.3%
53.2%
51.6%
51.3%
38.0%
34.8%
30.7%
28.9%
Non-Academic Services
Percentage of Programs Providing Non-Academic Services
College Awareness
86.9%
Campus Visits and Tours
74.9%
Social Skills Development/Confidence…
69.8%
Career Counseling and Information
68.4%
Academic Advising
65.0%
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
61.0%
Personal Counseling
58.0%
Meetings with College Faculty/Students
56.4%
College Fairs
52.9%
Career Days
Employability Skills Training
Job Placement Assistance
37.7%
27.3%
21.1%
Program Admissions and Capacity
Less Than a
Year
5 Years
6%
5%
4 Years
26%
Admissions Process
Must Apply
1 Year
11%
Specifically Targetted
Parent Contract
Based on Parent…
More
Than 5
Years
22%
2 Years
15%
3 Years
15%
Percentage of Programs by Number of Years
Students Participate
61.0%
Competitive Admission
52.7%
46.0%
35.0%
31.0%
Open Enrollment
27.8%
First-Come, First-Serve
17.4%
Program Capacity – cont’d
Program
Capacity
Max. # of
Students
Max. # of
Parents
All
33,794
42,992
CACG
7,380
978
GEAR UP
3,291
2,858
TRIO
470
35
State-Funded
399
213
1,971
70
280,213
306,026
2,694
637
University-Funded
Nonprofit
Partnerships
Other
Private
575
139
Federal
5,816
1,522
Students Served in 2009-2010
Hispanic/Latino
45.7%
Black/African American
22.6%
White
21.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%
Other Race/Ethnicity
3.3%
American
Indian/Alaskan Native
0.8%
Low Socioecomic Status
Female
Male
66.4%
57.7%
42.3%
Parental Component
Yes (No Answer)
2%
No
33%
Yes (Not
Mandatory)
45%
Yes
(Mandatory)
20%
Percent of Programs with Parental Component
Parental Component
Percentage of Programs Providing Services to Parents
College Awareness
58.3%
Financial Aid Counseling/Guidance
54.5%
Academic Classes
40.0%
Participation in Student Activities
39.3%
Campus Visits and Tours
35.8%
Motivational Speakers
24.6%
Meeting with College/University Faculty…
Instructional Programs
Family Counseling
24.1%
14.2%
9.1%
Program Incentives
Percentage of Programs that Offer Incentives
Certificate of Recognition
44.4%
Scholarship
37.4%
Dinner/Party
36.1%
Special Recommendation
23.5%
Cash Stipend
23.3%
Academic Credit
Tuition/Fees Reimbursement
15.0%
12.3%
Program Operation
Summer
Only
N=33
9%
Academic Year
Only
N=77
21%
Academic Year
AND Summer
N=262
70%
Period of Operation, All Programs
Program Operation – cont’d
Program Duration
More Than One Acad Yr
Full Academic Year
35.6%
22.2%
One Week
2.7%
One Semester
2.1%
One Month
1.9%
One Summer
0.5%
Time of Services Provided
After School Hours
During School Hours
Episodic Events
On Weekends
71.1%
66.3%
60.8%
54.0%
Funding and Support
In-Kind
Financial
Support
N (% of Programs) N (% of Programs)
Tuition/
Fees
N=16
Internal
5%
N=59
17%
ALL PROGRAMS
Federal Government
2 (0.5%)
169 (45.2%)
AmeriCorps
26 (7.0%)
11 (2.9%)
State Government
30 (8.0%)
74 (19.8%)
Local Government
23 (6.1%)
17 (4.5%)
104 (27.8%)
21 (5.6%)
Community
Organization
80 (21.4%)
30 (8.0%)
Business/Industry
45 (12.0%)
58 (15.5%)
Private Foundation
18 (4.8%)
120 (32.1%)
Individuals
52 (13.9%)
58 (15.5%)
128 (34.2%)
64 (17.1%)
5 (1.3%)
65 (17.4%)
Local School System
External
N=262
78%
Primary Source of Funding
Colleges/Universities
Fundraising
Staffing & Training
Percentage of Programs with Pre-Service
Staff Training
No
N=63
16%
Frequency of Staff Meetings (Percentage)
Have Regular Meetings
93.3%
Meet Weekly
35.3%
Meet Monthly
23.8%
Meet Biweekly
20.9%
Meet Less than Monthly
13.4%
Yes
N= 311
83%
Monitoring & Tracking
Percentage of Programs Who Track Students
86%
66%
59%
36%
Monitor Student
Progress
Track Students After
Program Completion
Track Students After
High School
Track Students After
College Graduation
Program Evaluation
Percentage of Programs Who Conduct Evaluations and Frequency
85%
67%
15%
Conduct Evaluations
Conduct Evaluations
Every Year
Conduct Evaluations
According to Another
Schedule
3%
2%
Conduct Evaluations
Every Two Years
Do Not Conduct
Evaluations
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