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Help our legislators honor outstanding college access programs. Recognition of programs that prepare, encourage, transition or retain students in postsecondary education will take place Friday morning, November 13th, 2009 at breakfast. Applications will be accepted for the following categories:
- K-12 sponsored;
- Higher Education sponsored;
- Community based and
- Business sponsored programs.
A panel of educational leaders will select the award winners in each category and legislators will present the awards. A short nomination form is available at www.azhighered.gov or by clicking here. Self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged. Please submit all nominations by September 15, 2009.
2007 Pathways to Higher Education Award Winners
K-12 Biotechnology: Concepts and Technology - Mesa High School Biotechnology Academy, Xan Simonson The Mesa High School Biotechnology Academy's program "Biotechnology: Concepts and Technology" is designed to identify underachieving capable students and to equip them with marketable skills while preparing them for success in a variety of postsecondary options. Ultimately, the goal is to create a seamless transition from high school to postsecondary through a 2+2+2 program. The Biotechnology Academy is working closely with Mesa Community College and Arizona State University Polytechnic through federal and state grants to accomplish this goal. The Academy has also taken on a secondary role of outreach in the hope that similar programs can be established in neighboring districts. |
Higher Education Math-Science Honors Program - Arizona State University, Cynthia Barragán-Romero & Rebeca Ronstadt-Contreras The Math-Science Honors Program (MSHP) is a competitive residential program for talented high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors. MSHP offers motivated students an outstanding opportunity to begin university mathematics and science studies while in high school. MSHP is designed to provide a successful university experience for students under-represented in the fields of mathematics and science while enhancing their prospects for future academic success. The philosophy of MSHP is that success in mathematics is predicated on discipline and hard work. Classes are rigorous and standards are high. The program includes instruction in a traditional format, daily problem solving sessions, and tutoring. |
Higher Education College is for You, Options for Excellence Program - ASU, Patricia Nash College Is For You, a three day college-readiness program, centers around three key concepts - Dream, Explore and Succeed - guiding students to consider career opportunities and the role that college can play in making their dreams come true. Eighth and ninth graders learn of requirements for college admission, of the Arizona Honors Tuition Waiver, and of the importance of taking courses of rigor during high school. The advantages of Advanced Placement programs are explained as well as the different types of college funding. Students learn of the importance of good grades and being involved in school activities. |
Community Trio/Educational Talent Search - Friendly House, Inc., Jose J. Vaquera The Trio/Educational Talent Search Program provides services to children and their families from 6th through 12th grades. This program is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and works to keep kids in school and assists them to enroll into college. Students participating are encouraged to complete secondary school and are provided the academic support, guidance and assistance needed to succeed in institutions of higher education. The program targets youth who are first generation in their families to attend an institution of higher education. We also encourage parents to support their children by being involved in their education. |
Community Arizona Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Summer Student Program - Arizona Heart Foundation, Dr. Gerry Kroloff The Arizona Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Summer Student Program (CVSS) is designed to familiarize highly motivated science-oriented students (who have completed at least one year of college) with a medical career. The six-week seminar involves hands-on interaction in a medical clinic, hospital operating room observation, preparation and presentation of a student research project, active instruction, and physician mentoring. This "walk in the footsteps of the doctor" opportunity enables students to experience first-hand the challenges, demands, and satisfactions of the profession. CVSS has been a compelling resource for hundreds of participants since its inception. |
Business CAVIT Medical Assisting Program - Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology, Mike Glover, Principal Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (CAVIT) provides a medical assisting program to high school students interested in preparing for a career in the health field. Students receive instruction in front and back office medical environments. Students completing the program receive dual enrollment and Tech Prep college credit through Central Arizona College. The program has demonstrated proficiency in placing graduates in health-related jobs and/or postsecondary medical programs. Students attain workplace and leadership skills through participation in HOSA and SkillsUSA, as well as, our national award-winning community wellness service project conducted in partnership with Casa Grande Regional Medical Center. |
| 2007 Special Recognition Awards |
Continuing Excellence Hispanic Mother-Daughter Program - ASU Maria Moreno The Hispanic Mother-Daughter Program (HMDP) is an early outreach university preparatory program. Through a collaboration between Arizona State University and various elementary and high schools in Phoenix and the East Valley, the HMDP works with first generation Latina students and their mothers to educate them about the university process and assist with the transition from 8th grade to high school and then to university. Participants make a 10 year commitment to the program and the program makes a commitment to educate them and see them through the completion of a university degree. |
Promising New Program Academic Integration Team - Paradise Valley High School, Tony Maldonado The Academic Integration Team is a grant in conjunction with West MEC to guide students through a 4-year plan of action with specific career goals by engaging them in academic/CTE classrooms focused on rigor and relevance; the Arizona state standards; work-based learning in partnership with community partnerships and dual enrollment opportunities; giving all disciplines the opportunity to work collaboratively to establish the relationship of academic learning to The Career Clusters and practical learning relevance in the areas of Math, Science, Literacy and writing skills for the workplace. In other words, the students will connect academic subjects with postsecondary education/career opportunities. |
| 2007 Honorable Mention |
Barrett Summer Scholars - Arizona State University Jo Ann L. Martinez
Book Buddies Read Aloud Program - Glendale Public Library, Merideth Jenson-Benjamin
Career and Technical Education/Academic Integration Project - Western Maricopa Tech Prep Consortium/West-MEC
Jan Graham
Classical Education, Revolutionary Schools - Great Hearts Academies-Veritas Prep, Chandler Prep, Mesa Prep
Dr. Peter Benzson
College and Career Class - Westwind Preparatory Academy
Kathy Jo Humphrey
Conexiones - Arizona State University
Dale Parcell
Court Works - Arizona State University; Murphy School District; United States District Court, District of Arizona
Michael Zimmerman/Peggy Jordan
Hamilton Invitational Science and Engineering Fair - Chandler Unified School District and Intel Corporation
Melinda Romero & Carlos Contreras
JAG Classrooms to Careers Program - Jobs for Arizona's Graduates, Inc., Graciela Garcia-Candia |
METAS - Make Education Translate into Advancement and Success - Calli Ollin Academy Schools, Magdalena Verdugo
PLUS: Peer Leaders Uniting Students - Basha High School
Tiffany Frane/ Camellia Bellis
Primavera Workforce Connections Program - Primavera Online High School, Savina Dhawan
Program with a Side Order of Positive Reinforcement for High Risk Students - Richard B. Wilson School, Phyllis Nasta
Sundown Mountain Alternative Education Program - Dysart Unified School District, Roberta Lockhart, Program Administrator
The Voices of GEAR UP, The Tucson GEAR UP Project - University of Arizona, Rachel Lewis
Tucson GEAR UP Project Math Through Marachi Program - University of Arizona Office of Early Academic Outreach
Elizabeth Arnot-Hopffer
Young Writers Program - Arizona State University,
Chad Unrein |
| 2006 Award Winners |
K-12: Life Guides - Sunnyslope High School/Desert View Elementary School, Teri Fields and Linda Brown
Higher Education: College Academy for Parents - University of Arizona - Office of Early Academic Outreach, Abra McAndrew and Rudy McCormick
Business: Bridge to Classroom Scholarship Program - SRP Community Outreach, Jan Miller |
Community: Arizona Academic Scholars - Snowflake Unified School District and Chamber of Commerce,
Monte Silk
Community: Project Excellence - Phoenix Country Day School
Melanie Sainz |
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