Presentation to the Board of

Directors
2008-2009 Class Officers
Scholarship Chicago
 Introduction

Class Officers
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 Mission
“The Mission of the class officers is to identify
the needs of our students, provide
extraordinary value to their college education
and secure their commitment to SC
community as scholars and alumni.”

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 Rico Howard reminds about the rules
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 But really…
“The Mission of the class officers is to identify
the needs of our students, provide
extraordinary value to their college education
and secure their commitment to SC
community as scholars and alumni.”

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 Why Class Officers?

80% feel disconnected from their peers

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 Fix it:

• Engage current scholars in SC

activities

• Additional point of contact between

staff and students

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 Core values & goals

• Service
• SC community building
• Policy recommendations for SC

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 What do we do?

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 Enjoying Saturdays
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 Holiday Party
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 Christ the King Jesuit High School
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 Community Service Project @ Garfield
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 Community Service Project @ Garfield
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Garfield Park video
 High 5 Partner Appreciation Days
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 High 5 Partner Appreciation Days
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 Annual Presentation to the Board
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 Survey
Scholar success = program success

Goal:
• Understand what students think
• Benchmark
Completed on April 11, 2009
102 responses of 248 current scholars
=41%
Background
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 Positive feedback

54% say opinion of the organization has improved

over time

87% satisfied with quality of programs

84% say SC was helpful and effective in transition to
college

Improvements
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 Positive feedback

100% want to stay connected

• Very important = future volunteers, mentors, donors,
supporters

Improvements
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 Staff
• Very knowledgeable and responsive

Students say… 84% 77%

• 81% say SC caters to their individual needs

Improvements
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 Communications
• Scholars say they experienced
more contact recently
• 63% would visit SC site more often if it had
interactive component
– Login
– Polls
– Blog

Improvements
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 Adult mentoring

Overall 57% are satisfied, BUT older classes

reveal some challenges

• Lack of clear expectations

• Lack of guidance when mentor/mentee
doesn’t click

Challenges
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 Adult mentoring (cont.)
Already being improved
• Linda Jamrozy is in charge of mentoring
– Works with Bernadette Sanchez – expert on
mentoring
– Facilitate events to build friendships
– Inclusion to other SC events

Challenges
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 Peer mentoring
61% very satisfied or satisfied but...

Ask for…
• Setting expectations
• More get-to-know-you events
• Alternatives when “click” doesn’t happen
– Website listing all students by college/major/location
Challenges
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 Career building

• Lack of internships

75% say SC would serve them better by

providing greater variety internships

Challenges
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Policy recommendations
 Recommendation #1

1. Family feel, inclusion, community building

A. Overnight university visit (ex. Dayton visit)
B. Similar to College Summit
2. More summer events

Recommendation 1 out of 4
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 Recommendation #2

1. Career support
A. More internships
B. More industries
C. Additional board members from diverse
industries
D. Resume bank

Recommendation 2 out of 4
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 Recommendation #3

1. Connection with SC while in college

A. Continuous website updating + emails
B. Be where students are = Facebook
C. Newsletter
i. Highlight opportunities for students

Recommendation 3 out of 4
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 Recommendation #4
Students success = program success
1. Showcase students and their success stories
a. Prospective donors/mentors/volunteers/foundations
2. Showcase student success on the website
Board members = role models
1. Seen as pinnacle of success by scholars
2. Career mentors
3. Bring in mentors
4. Spread awareness to build image

Recommendation 4 out of 4
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 Sincere THANK YOU

Class Officers = Service + Community Building + Policy Recommendations