University Outreach Services works to increase the number of students from Fresno Unified School District enrolling in post-secondary education. They provide resources and information to students from underserved communities about applying to college. As a student ambassador, the intern's role is to inform high schoolers about applying to Fresno State, benefits of higher education, scholarships, majors, and follow up with students. The agency aims to improve access to college for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

1. Intern: Jazmin Miguel SWRK 180 CSU Fresno Agency: University Outreach Services

2. Main Issue Fresno Unified is one of the largest district in California. Student’s enrolled are faced with high drop out rates and a low rate of student enrollment into post secondary education. “ Fewer than 25% of students attend college and fewer graduate - the rest are left feeling unaccomplished or dismayed”( Report and Recommendations) University Outreach Services

3. Who is the Population At Risk? Students at risk come from economically disadvantaged Families poor, single-parent families. Students who are English Learners Student who are not aware of the resources available. Students who Do Not feel Inspired or Motivated. Students who do not know the requirements and deadlines for applying for College. University Outreach Services

4. Agency’s Mission Recruit high school students work towards enrolling them into Fresno State Represent the university in various community programs, and events Provide information about how to apply for college. Inform students of the procedures needed in order to be eligible to attend CSU Fresno University Outreach Services

5. Agency in Terms of Social Justice University Outreach Services “… is to improve access for students from educationally and or economically disadvantage families.” (CSUF Catalog) Every year, the agency’s goal to increase the number of applicants and admits per year. Term FUSD Apps. Growth 2009-2019 320 2009-2010 198

6. What’s my Role? Student Ambassador My Responsibilities are…… * Inform students about how and when to apply to Fresno state *Let student be know about the benefits of pursing higher education *Follow up with H.S students *Conduct campus tours to students * Inform students about Scholarships * Inform students about the different majors being offer at FS *Provide contact information

7. Services Provided to H.S Students University Outreach Services Fall Services Spring Services Transcript Review Accept and Decline Follow up Application and Admission Workshops Placement Tests Admissions Follow up CSU Mentor Workshop Financial Aid Follow up EAP Workshop Dog Days Follow up Scholarship Workshop Scholarship Follow up

8. Other Services…. University Outreach Services College Fairs Preview Days Fresno State Days – HS seniors and Middle school Students Workshops

9. Importance of the Agency Student are aware of deadlines, procedures and feel like they have someone at their school to look for to assist them .

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11. Organizational Structures University Outreach Services Outreach Counselor Director Ambassador Tele-Counselors Outreach Counselor

12. Bibliography Impressive Increase in Applications and Admissions to Fresno State. (2011, September 2). Fresno Unified School District . Retrieved October 18, 2011, from http://www.fresnounified.org Report and Recommendations-Superintendent's Commission on Workforce Readiness and Career Technical Education (pp. 1-45, Rep.). (2009). Fresno, CA: Fresno Unified. Retrieved October 17, 2011, from http://www.fresnounified.org/about/reports/workforce-readiness-and-career-technical-education-commission.pdf