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Department of Education Affinity Webinar
April 9, 2014
Presenters:Melissa CapertonSenior AssociateAmerican Council on EducationAmerican College Application [email protected]
Lisa KingConsultantMichigan College Access [email protected]
Why ACAC?
“Sometimes a student going to college is as simple as someone helping them to apply.” (J. Watts, 2010)
Lumina Foundation, A Stronger Nation through Higher Education, June 2013
ACAC Impact
2013 ACAC Program Results• 39 states and the District of Columbia implemented programs• 2,513 high schools• 153,114 students participated• 219,855 college applications were submitted
National Student Clearinghouse• North Carolina has determined annually that 68% to 79% of
students who apply during their College Application Week program enroll in college the following fall semester
ACAC EventsAmerican College Application Campaign (ACAC) Basics:
• Focuses on first-generation students• Occurs in the fall
» States typically identify a week or month for program in October or November
• Takes place during the school day » Each participating high school typically hosts an event for only 1-2
days
• Designed to enhance/expand college going culture and expectations
» Utilizes existing networks and infrastructure» Student preparation, follow-through, link to FAFSA» Uses school personnel and volunteers: low cost/no cost
Students Apply to College!Students Apply to College!
ACAC Pilot High School
Site Coordinator
ACAC Pilot High School
Site Coordinator
ACAC Pilot High School
Site Coordinator
ACAC Pilot High School
Site Coordinator
ACAC Structure:State and Local
Statewide Steering Committee
Stakeholders; Led by state’s ACAC Lead Agency
Statewide Steering Committee
Stakeholders; Led by state’s ACAC Lead Agency
American College
Application Campaign
American College
Application Campaign
ACAC Pilot High School
Site Coordinator
ACAC Pilot High School
Site Coordinator
ACAC Support:States, Schools, Students
State Support•Training and materials
School Support•Training and materials
Student Support Activities1
•Share information and build awareness
•Provide individualized advising
•Assist with application completion
•Engage parents and community
•Make decisions and plan ahead
ACAC Resources: http://www.acenet.edu/news-room/Pages/ACAC-Resources.aspx
1 MDRC, Promoting College Match for Low-Income Students: Lessons for Practitioners, Sept 2013
ACAC 2014 – Participating States
ACAC Website: acenet.edu/acac
American College Application Campaign Steering Committee
James Applegate Lumina Foundation for Education
Molly Corbett Broad American Council on Education
Greg Darnieder United States Department of Education
Kati Haycock The Education Trust
Bobby Kanoy American Council on Education
Martha Kanter United States Department of Education
Richard Laine National Governors Association
Chris Minnich Council of Chief State School Officers
George Pernsteiner State Higher Education Executive Officers
Sheri Ranis Lumina Foundation for Education
Roberto Rodriguez White House Domestic Policy Council
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Questions?Please contact us at:
Melissa Caperton
Senior Associate
American College Application Campaign
www.acenet.edu/acac
Lisa King
Consultant
Michigan College Access Network
