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California State University,
Fresno and the Fresno Unified School District have announced a
partnership to provide guidance services and counselor training to
promote a college-going culture in district schools.
The agreement was announced today (Sept. 29) at another outreach event,
the California State University and AT&T Road to College Tour held at
Bullard High School.
“The Fresno State and Fresno Unified partnership aims to increase the
number of college-ready students graduating from Fresno high schools,”
said Fresno Unified Superintendent Michael Hanson. “Both Fresno State
and Fresno Unified have the qualified staff, materials and equipment to
provide the services outlined by this partnership.”
Among the initiatives is a College Making It Happen (CMIH) program at
each of the 18 middle schools in the district. CMIH is a program
designed to communicate to families and school educators the importance
of early academic and financial planning in order for middle school
children to have choices after high school graduation. Fresno State will
provide speakers, CMIH booklets and other materials to students and
parents.
Fresno State also will provide College Ambassadors – university student
mentors – to each of the district’s high schools to help students
maneuver through the college application process.
Fresno Unified will provide “How to Get to College” Guides that will be
distributed by guidance counselors to middle and high school students.
The school district and the university will jointly fund a University
College Counselor Liaison to work in the schools to promote
college-going activities, train staff, etc.
“This partnership will result in a greater opportunity for our local
high school students to attend college,” said Fresno State President
John D. Welty. “Careful financial planning and academic preparation are
the first steps to getting into college.”
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