Working FOR Alan
Villamaria Maryville College September 16, 2016
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Working FOR Alan
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Introductions....
What have you learned today?
perseverance
tolerance
the power of unity
the resilience of youth
the power of vision
equality
grit
respect
dignity
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I grew as a counselor
...in a matter of 8 months
I was humbled, challenged, mad, determined, hopeful, heartbroken (1 vote), and overwhelmed with joy and in the 2 years since I am still moved to tears when I hear stories
NRockwell Collection
a Good Samaritan in Little Village neighborhood of Chicago
wanted to help this 89 yr old
Challenges
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"this can't be right?!"
Why do good students have to STOP their educational plans due to lack of access to federal & state aid?
GoFundMe for "Exit 55"?
EC4C in 2 years is funding 91 students at 6 universities!
partnership between HS & Colleges at LCHS
community supports
Why do good students have to STOP their educational plans due to lack of access to federal & state aid?
GoFundMe for "Exit 55"?
EC4C in 2 years is funding 91 students at 6 universities!
partnership between HS & Colleges at LCHS
community supports
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don't give up
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continued learning
> & > Alan - (CS)
Can we (colleges) earmark portions of money for UDs outside of merit awards?
Do we send unintentional mixed messages ("Hispanic/Latino friendly" but no aid for UDs)
> & > Alan - (CS)
Can we (colleges) earmark portions of money for UDs outside of merit awards?
Do we send unintentional mixed messages ("Hispanic/Latino friendly" but no aid for UDs)
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high school side
Outreach to ELL teachers, students, past grads
Create opportunities for self-disclosure
Revise presentations to include terms: citizens, PRs and undocumented students
Educate faculty & staff that undocumented students can go to college
Create an atmosphere of trust/safe space
Learn about policies & laws
Create opportunities for self-disclosure
Revise presentations to include terms: citizens, PRs and undocumented students
Educate faculty & staff that undocumented students can go to college
Create an atmosphere of trust/safe space
Learn about policies & laws
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college side
Institutional & outside scholarships
Let college know of family's finances
Be transparent
Let families be a part of the process
Align institutional leadership attitudes with staff & faculty
Advocate for changes
Is messaging for students consistent & coherent?
Identification of ? can it protect students w/o causing issues for institution?
Let college know of family's finances
Be transparent
Let families be a part of the process
Align institutional leadership attitudes with staff & faculty
Advocate for changes
Is messaging for students consistent & coherent?
Identification of ? can it protect students w/o causing issues for institution?
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Alan - giving back
did not have to Exit
keeping academic promise
mentoring others
did not have to Exit
keeping academic promise
mentoring others
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