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Presentation to 2007 Emerging Issues Forum

RESPONDING TO NEEDS ON A LOCAL LEVELHSF Regional Offices: 

RESPONDING TO NEEDS ON A LOCAL LEVEL HSF Regional Offices Headquartered in San Francisco, HSF launched the Atlanta based Southeast Region Office in 2002 as part of a major local initiative to meet the needs of regions with large or rapidly growing Latino populations. Other regional offices were later established in Los Angeles, Austin, New York, Chicago, and Washington D.C. These offices are advancing the higher education of Latino youth by: Reaching out to Hispanic families and students with inspirational messages that reinforce the importance of a college education and providing the tools for parents and students to realize their higher education goals. Engaging HSF alumni in their own communities, as mentors, spokespeople and role models. Providing a local HSF presence to respond to each region’s own unique needs. Enabling local support to remain at work locally, connecting donors and other supporters with the students they inspire. Atlanta, GA Austin, TX Chicago, IL Los Angeles, CA San Francisco, CA Headquarters HSF Institute Washington, DC New York, NY

THE NEED: THE CURRENT STATE OF HISPANIC EDUCATIONAlarming Trends for the Fastest Growing Segment of Our Population: 

THE NEED: THE CURRENT STATE OF HISPANIC EDUCATION Alarming Trends for the Fastest Growing Segment of Our Population Hispanics have the highest high school drop-out rate (27.8%) of any major racial or ethnic group ages (16 to 24). For non-Hispanic Whites it’s 6.9%. High School Dropout Rates for 16 to 24 Year Olds While some progress has been made, only 12% of all Hispanic adults have a bachelor’s degree, compared with 30.6% of non-Hispanic whites. Persons 25 Years and Over Who Have Attained a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Source: National Center for Educational Statistics, Dropout Rates in the United States: 2004. Source: US Census Bureau, 2005 American Community Survey

THE NEED: THE ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGESLow Parental Education and Low Income Perpetuate Under-Education: 

THE NEED: THE ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES Low Parental Education and Low Income Perpetuate Under-Education Low-income families 1 out of two Hispanic children live in families in the lowest income quartile (compared with 1 in 5 Caucasian children).* In 2010, it’s projected that 43% of Hispanic children will live in families in the lowest income quartile.* Low-income families face skyrocketing college tuition costs that continue to outpace inflationary rates and federal aid. In 2002, the College Board reported a 9.6% increase in tuition fees at four year public colleges, the largest increase in a decade. Low Parental Education 1 of 3 Hispanic children live in families where both parents have less than a high school education (compared with 1 in 20 Caucasian children).* Lack of Information More than two-thirds of Latino parents do not receive any financial aid information while their child was in K-12. (Source: Thomas Rivera Policy Institute, 2004) Hispanic parents can be discouraged by the complexity of the college application process and are unaware of the resources available to them. Many Hispanic and middle school and high school students are often uniformed about the coursework required to enter college. *US Census Bureau, 2000

UNDERSTANDING WHAT IT TAKES TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION:Rand 2000 Education Study: 

UNDERSTANDING WHAT IT TAKES TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION: Rand 2000 Education Study Background In 1999, HSF commissioned the first independent study by the RAND Corporation, a California-based think tank, and the Inter-University Program for Latino Research (IUPLR) at the University of Notre Dame to clarify what it will take to reach its goal of doubling the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees and to quantify the economic benefits of achieving this goal. Key Findings There are leaks in the educational pipeline. College retention strategies alone cannot double the rate of Hispanic graduates (i.e. there are not enough Latinos graduating from high school college-ready). The Hispanic education gap will not improve without aggressive action. RAND Recommendations Increase the number of Latinos graduating from high school college-ready (or HS graduation rate from 60% to 78%). Increase the college enrollment rate from 34% to 44%. Strengthen the retention rate of Latinos in college from 48% to 57%.

THE HISPANIC EDUCATION PIPELINE: 

Source: Solorano et al, adapted from the U.S. Bureau of the Census. (1993) 1990 Census of the Population: Social and Economic Characteristics, U.S. Summary (1990 CP-2-1, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., Table 115, p. 125 Please note, however that the data set was not designed to take fully into account the effects of immigration on Latino Education. 56 Drop Out of High School 2 Graduate with a Graduate / Professional Degree 44 Graduate from High School 11 Go to a 4-year Institution 13 Go to Community College 1 Transfers to a 4-year Institution 6 Graduate from a 4-year Institution 24 Continue to College 8 Make it to the 3rd year of a 4-year Institution 100 Kindergarten Students 20 End their education with a High School Diploma THE HISPANIC EDUCATION PIPELINE

A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: HSF PROGRAM EXPANSION 1999-2006: 

A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH: HSF PROGRAM EXPANSION 1999-2006 Strengthening the Pipeline Community Outreach Programs Town Hall Meetings (THM): Two hour evenings designed to inspire high school students to pursue a college education while demonstrating the resources available for making college a reality. Since 2002, we have delivered 18 THMs in the Southeast Region reaching over 6070 students and parents. Steps for Success Saturdays (S4S): Full day programs designed for 9th through 12th graders and their families to better prepare them for paying for and attending college. Since 2002, we have delivered 12 S4Ss in the Southeast Region reaching over 1900 of students and parents. Outreach Briefings (OB): Modified THMs delivered on smaller scale and a more casual setting. Since 2002, we have delivered 261 OBs in the Southeast Region reaching over 20,664 students and parents. Boys and Girls Club Pilot: A pilot program being implemented at Boys and Girls Club sites in Georgia, Texas, and Illinois which features eight consecutive workshops designed to promote the value of education to middle school and high school Latino students. Peer Counseling Pilot: A pilot program designed to increase the number of Latino/a students who enroll and graduate from a University which pairs succeeding college students with high school and community colleges students. Currently being piloted in eight high schools and two community colleges in the Southeast. Strengthening Retention Financial Support: College Retention Scholarships Mentoring / Student Support: HSF Scholar Chapters and HSF Alumni Network Student Success Programs: Celebrations of Achievement

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HSF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS During the 2005/06 academic year, HSF awarded 4,665 scholarships totaling $25.3 million 84% of scholarships were awarded to students from low income families. 67% of scholarships were awarded to students who are first in their family to attend college.

NORTH CAROLINA: 

NORTH CAROLINA Population: The Total Population for the state is 8,411,041. The Total White Population for the state is 5,753,812 is (68.4%). The Total Hispanic population is 533,087 (6.3%) Education attainment in North Carolina for ages 25 years and over: Bachelor’s degree and above: Non-Hispanic White Population = 28.2% (1,136,213) Hispanic Population = 11.6% (32,052) Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2005 America Community Survey Hispanic enrolled in school: Total Hispanic Population enrolled: 137,341 (6.3% of all ethnicities) Hispanics in 1st to 8th grade: 75,817 (8.1% of all ethnicities in age group) High School students: 25,367 (5.4% of all ethnicities in age group) College or graduate: 16,487 (3.2% of all ethnicities in age group) Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2005 American community Survey

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