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UKIAH, Calif. – Students and high school seniors planning to enroll at Mendocino College for the Fall 2011 semester are encouraged to complete a scholarship application by Tuesday, March 1.
Last year, the Mendocino College Foundation and a variety of other donors awarded more than $160,000 in scholarships and book awards to 163 Mendocino College students.
Scholarships range from $250 to $2500 and will be awarded in May for the fall 2011 semester.
The scholarship application is online at www.mendocino.edu. Simply click on “for students” then “scholarships” and select “application packet.”
Students need only fill out one application to be considered for all scholarships for which they meet the donors’ criteria. Last year, applicants were considered in 31 categories and some applicants received as many as three scholarships.
A complete scholarship application packet includes a scholarship application form, student essay, two recommendation letters, and high school seniors need to include their high school transcripts.
Scholarship applications are judged on the student essay, educational goals, academic achievement, financial need, donor criteria, community service and/or volunteerism and neatness.
According to Foundation President Channing Cornell, “the single most important piece of the scholarship packet is the 'student essay.' The student essay should clearly demonstrate the students educational and career goals. It should include qualities such as accomplishments, family background and reflect student’s values and background. Successful essays are clear, concise and neatly prepared.”
Scholarship recipients and their families are invited to attend the annual spring awards ceremony in May at which time they will receive their awards and be honored for their accomplishments.
For more information about the Mendocino College Foundation Scholarship Program, please contact Lana Eberhard, scholarship coordinator at 707-467-1018.
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UKIAH, Calif. – Mendocino College campuses in Ukiah, Lakeport and Willits are busily gearing up for the start of the spring semester as is the scholarship program operated by the Mendocino College Foundation.
“The foundation is actively seeking donors to provide one time or perpetual student scholarships” stated Kathy Lehner, president of Mendocino College.
Scholarship donors have a wonderful opportunity to provide needed financial support that inspires and motivates students to reach their academic goals.
As a result of donor support, in the of spring 2010 the scholarship program awarded over $160,000 to 163 students enrolled at Mendocino College.
Any individual or organization can create a scholarship in their name with a contribution of $250 or more.
Scholarships are often developed to honor or remember family members, friends, organizations or colleagues.
Donors are asked what criteria they would like used in selecting scholarship recipients which can include grade point average, number of units enrolled or completed, and they can be created to provide training in specific areas of study like nursing, education, art or athletics to name a few.
The need for additional financial support is at an all time high with increased living expenses and tuition and textbook costs.
“Donor supported scholarships can and do make a difference in people’s lives,” according to Foundation President Channing Cornell. “Each spring the foundation directors participate in the selection process and honor recipients at the annual awards ceremony. Each year we read these remarkable student essays which remind us of what it means to overcome obstacles, thrive and meet a goal.”
This year’s deadline date for creating a new or renewing an existing scholarship is April 8.
For more information about the Mendocino College Foundation Scholarship Program, please contact the office at 707-467-1018.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Community Colleges Chancellor Jack Scott announced Tuesday that the state board of governors appointed 21 individuals to a Student Success Task Force during its January 2011 meeting.
The task force will meet regularly during the next 12 months and develop a strategic blueprint to help community college students to succeed.
“California stands ready to lead the nation in developing innovative reforms to foster improved certificate and degree completion rates,” said Chancellor Jack Scott. “Attaining a college degree is a key indicator of how an individual will fare over his or her lifetime. Community colleges are on the front line of serving all students seeking a degree, however, many of these students must overcome significant life challenges in order to graduate. Ensuring access to higher education is only half the equation, equally important is granting students a legitimate opportunity to succeed upon entering the classroom,” Scott concluded.
The task force includes a broad array of academic, research and business leaders and will be chaired by board of governors member Dr. Peter MacDougall.
The task force will examine strategies for promoting student success, including improving student assessment, delivering remedial instruction, increasing access to financial aid and academic counseling and identifying national funding models to incentivize completion rates.
“Throughout the nation college administrators are facing shrinking budgets and increasing demands to enroll and graduate more students,” said task force chair Peter MacDougall. “The only possible way for improving graduation rates is to realign funding priorities to coincide with academic performance. Courses and programs geared toward helping students walk across a stage wearing a cap and gown on graduation day must be our first priority.”
Californians holding an associate or bachelor’s degree are likely to earn $1 million more in their lifetime than a person who holds only a high school diploma. For every $1 invested in higher education, an additional $3 is generated in tax revenue.
Yet, studies indicate educational attainment is declining nationally with each younger generation. Considering these findings, in 2010 Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger approved Senate Bill 1143, authored by Carol Liu. SB 1143 calls upon the California Community Colleges Board of Governors to adopt a plan for improving student success by 2012. It also authorizes the creation of a task force on student success.
“A robust community college system assures access to higher learning for all Californians,” said state Senator Carol Liu. “I am hopeful my legislation will stimulate systemic change among our state’s 112 community colleges and tip the scale of access and student success back into balance.”
Additional facts:
• The Chancellor’s Office is seeking grant funding to support the 12-month effort.
• The California Community Colleges enroll more than 70 percent of the public undergraduate student population in California and 25 percent of all students enrolled in a community college nationwide.
• 52 percent of degree-seeking community college students complete a certificate, associate degree or transfer to a four-year university within six years (source: California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office).
• California stands to be nearly 1 million degree holders short of meeting the workforce demand by the year 2025, reported the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC).
• Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that occupations requiring an associate degree will grow the fastest of any occupations from 2008-2018, at about 19 percent.
• In 2010, Hispanics for the first time surpassed the 50 percent mark of California’s K-12 population.
• College success rates among Latinos and blacks are disproportionately low.
Student Success Task Force members are Dr. Manuel Baca, professor of government, Rio Hondo College; Christopher Cabaldon, mayor, West Sacramento; Dr. Constance M. Carroll, chancellor, San Diego Community College District; Tara Cooper, matriculation student personnel assistant, American River College; Dr. Yasmin Delahoussaye, interim vice chancellor of educational programs and institutional effectiveness, Los Angeles Community College District; Dr. Benjamin Duran, superintendent/president, Merced College; Dr. Dennis Gervin, vice president of student learning, Columbia College; Dr. Robert Gabriner, director, Ed.D. program for schools and community college leadership, San Francisco State University; Richard Hansen, mathematics instructor, Foothill College; Dr. Brice Harris, chancellor, Los Rios Community College District; Sen. Carol Liu, 21st District; Rubén Lizardo, associate director, PolicyLink; Dr. Peter MacDougall, president emeritus, Santa Barbara City College; Dr. Jeannette Mann, president, California Community College Trustees; Dr. Ted Mitchell, president and CEO, New Schools Venture Fund; Dr. David Morse, English professor, Long Beach City College; Alex Pader, president, Student Senate for California Community Colleges; Dr. Jane Patton, president, Academic Senate; Cynthia Rico-Bravo, counselor/professor, counseling faculty, San Diego Mesa College; David Rattray, senior vice president of education and workforce development, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce; and Dr. Nancy Shulock, professor/director, Institute for Higher Education Leadership and Policy, California State University.
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Who said when you got to high school, your middle school “lunch time” shenanigans had to come to an end? Well not at Carlé High School! Carlé has begun providing lunch time activity challenges for the students. Student government has been working hard to bring back the joy of “recess.”
The activities thus far consisted of a ping pong tournament run by Leah Davidson. The first place plaque was earned by Marco Ochoa, close behind in second place was Levi Floyd.
A chess tournament ran by Aaron Mearns and Christine McQuown has yet to lead to a victor, however the finals will take place shortly.
The finals for Twister, run by Christine McQuown and Stephanie Trout, also are taking place soon, along with basketball finals run by Jorge Viera and Brandon Haggard.
An intense arm wrestling battle run by Brandon Haggard and Jorge Viera is on the horizon and it is guaranteed to be interesting and fun.
In other news, media teacher Alan Siegel announced the next design competition, and it is open to the entire school to participate.
The contest's challenge is designing a flag with a Carlé High School theme, and student Derek Grace has already designed and pressed the very first flag flowing with his own creativity.
Allowed to let the imagination run wild, these contests always make for many pieces of beautiful Carlé art. Once pressed, the flags fly around the school to show off our designers' talent.
“It's so awesome seeing everyone's artistic style waving in the wind, and gathering praise,” said one of media's head designers, Stevie Cook.
Another Lower Lake Community Action dinner was held last Wednesday. Student Ellie Hackler and her team – Aaron Mearns, Tyler Stirling, Stevie Cook and Karalena Cole – helped to ensure the dinner was once again a success.
“Manic Monday,” as Principal Ed Zander refers to it, was Carlé's third out of six cleanup days scheduled for this year.
This week's student of the week this week was Alyisha Bachman, who teacher Steve Hammond called “a young lady who works very hard in class, and is a pleasure to have in class.”
Upcoming events consist of the Jan. 21 UTI field trip and, on the same day, the gold level trip to Lakeside Lanes for a day of bowling and laser tag.
On Monday, Martin Luther King Day means no school.
See you next week!
Karalena Cole is a student at Carlé Continuation High School in Lower Lake, Calif.