Campus Programming Directory for Foster Youth
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Campus Programming Directory for Foster Youth Greater Philadelphia Area Colleges & Universities Supports and Programs to Assist Current and Former Foster Youth in Higher Education August 2016 This project could not have been accomplished without the hard work of a number of individuals. The Field Center would like to acknowledge the following current and former staff, faculty, and students for their contributions in the creation of this directory: Sarah Wasch, Debra Schilling Wolfe, Jessica Enright, Cindy Connolly, Cindy Santos, Christina Jordan, Pragya Verma, Maxwell Wagenknect, Charlotte Levy, Elizabeth Levitan, and Che Wang. Table of Contents Page Introduction……………………………………………………………..…………………… 1 Albright College………………………………………………………..………………………2 Arcadia University.……………………………………………………..…………………… 3 Bryn Mawr College……………………………………………………..…………………… 4 Bucks County Community College……….…………………………..…………………… 5 Cabrini University………………………….…………………………..…………………… 6 Cairn University…………………………….…………………………..…………………… 7 Chestnut Hill College…………………………………………………..…………………… 8 Cheyney University……………………………………………………..…………………… 9 Community College of Philadelphia…………………………………..……………………10 Delaware County Community College………………………………..……………………11 Delaware Valley University………………..…………………………..…………………… 12 Drexel University………………………………………………………..……………………13 Eastern University………………………….…………………………..…………………… 14 Gwynedd Mercy University………………..…………………………..…………………… 15 Harcum College………………………………………………………..…………………… 16 Haverford College………………………….…………………………..…………………… 17 Holy Family University……………………..…………………………..…………………… 18 Immaculata University……………………..…………………………..…………………… 19 LaSalle University………………………….…………………………..…………………… 20 Lincoln University…………………………..…………………………..…………………… 21 Manor College……………………………..…………………………..………………………22 Montgomery County Community College..…………………………..……………………23 Neumann University………………………..…………………………..……………………24 Peirce College……………………………..…………………………..………………………25 Penn State Abington…………………………………………………..…………………… 26 Penn State Brandywine………………………………………………..…………………… 27 Philadelphia University…………………….…………………………..…………………… 28 Rosemont College……………………………………………………..…………………… 29 St. Joseph’s University…………………….…………………………..…………………… 30 Swarthmore College……………………….…………………………..…………………… 31 Temple University………………………….…………………………..…………………… 32 University of Pennsylvania……………………………………………..……………………33 University of the Arts……………………….…………………………..…………………… 34 University of the Sciences……………………………………………..……………………35 University of Valley Forge……………………………………………..…………………… 36 Ursinus College ………………………………………………………..…………………… 37 Villanova University………………………..…………………………..…………………… 38 West Chester University…………………..…………………………..…………………… 39 Widener University……………………………………………………..…………………… 40 Campus Programming Directory for Foster Youth Greater Philadelphia Area Colleges & Universities Introduction The information in this directory was gathered by the Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice & Research to determine what campus supports exist for current and former foster youth pursing higher education in the greater Philadelphia region. Between April 2015 and April 2016, campus administrators, deans, program directors and other key leaders at Philadelphia-area colleges and universities were interviewed by telephone. Of the 39 institutions identified, 33 participated in the Field Center’s survey on campus- based programming. Supplemental information for each institution and those that did not participate in the survey was obtained from school websites. At the time of publication, no Philadelphia-area institutions of higher education were identified as providing targeted or specific programming to support foster youth. However, a number of both formal and informal supports were identified through conversations with campus personnel. Many formal programs exist to support specific populations that may include foster youth, such as first-generation college students, minority students, low-income students, or students meeting other academic criteria. Informal supports, such as emergency financial assistance or housing counseling may be available by talking with various departments at the institution. How to Use This Guide The Field Center’s Campus Programming Directory for Foster Youth provides information on institutional supports and programs that can assist current and former foster youth in higher education. This directory is intended to supplement existing college directories and information publicly available on the internet. The schools included in this guide are not an exhaustive list of higher education options available. Used alongside traditional college-search information, this directory will inform foster youth seeking to pursue higher education in the Philadelphia area about beneficial campus programs and services. August, 2016 The Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice and Research University of Pennsylvania 1 ALBRIGHT COLLEGE http://www.albright.edu QUICK FACTS Application 4 Year Private On‐Campus College Deadline: 1617 N. 13th St. 1,700 Housing: (United Yes Reading, PA Undergraduate Yes Methodist (March) 19604 Students Church (Guaranteed (Transfer: Aug for Freshman) Affiliation) or Dec) School identifies or tracks foster youth during admissions or attendance: Programming specifically for foster youth: Unique programming beneficial to foster youth: CAMPUS PROGRAMMING Refer to the College or University website for a listing of all campus programming and activities. Limited information about programming beneficial to foster youth is available. Additional Campus Programming Peer Tutoring Program The Gable Health Center Academic Learning Center Counseling Center Writing Center The Albright Alpha Program for Experiential Learning & Career Undecided Majors Development Center SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Veterans Service Coordinator established in 2015 to serve as point of contact for veterans and military family members 2 ARCADIA UNIVERSITY https://www.arcadia.edu QUICK FACTS 450 S Easton 2,400 On‐Campus Application Rd. 4 Year Private Housing: Deadline: Glenside, PA College Undergraduate 19038 Students Yes Rolling School identifies or tracks foster youth during admissions or attendance: Programming specifically for foster youth: Unique programming beneficial to foster youth: CAMPUS PROGRAMMING Gateway to Success A summer and year‐round program designed May include Summer Bridge to support students with transition into Peer Mentoring college, through enrollment and matriculation, Learning Strategies Course to graduation and beyond. https://www.arcadia.edu/academics/acade Students are recruited/invited to apply mic‐support/gateway‐success through Admissions Office First Year Experience New Student Orientation https://www.arcadia.edu/admissions/first‐ Summer Reading Book year‐experience First Year Seminars Additional Campus Programming AU LEAD Leadership Program Student Health Services Learning Resource Network Career Education Campus Work Study Program Counseling Services SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Supplementary form is available during admissions process if student indicates independent status or foster care on FAFSA 3 BRYN MAWR COLLEGE https://www.brynmawr.edu QUICK FACTS Application On‐Campus Deadline: 101 N. Merion 4 Year 1,300 Housing: Ave. Yes Private College Yes Bryn Mawr, PA Undergraduate (February) (Women only) Students (Guaranteed 4 19010 (Early Action Years) October) School identifies or tracks foster youth during admissions or attendance: Programming specifically for foster youth: Unique programming beneficial to foster youth: CAMPUS PROGRAMMING Refer to the College or University website for a listing of all campus programming and activities. Additional Campus Programming Academic & Resource Specialists Health Center Career & Professional Development Student Support Services Counseling Services Religious Life Advisors Peer Mentoring SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Bryn Mawr is a Posse site for 10 scholars from Boston and Houston. Learn more at: http://www.brynmawr.edu/pensby/Possewebpage.htm Bryn Mawr considers all admitted students for a merit scholarship Students may take classes at partner schools in a unique four‐college exchange program: https://www.brynmawr.edu/academics/bi‐co‐tri‐co‐and‐penn‐0 In 2014‐2015, Bryn Mawr piloted a program to support first generation college students in the transition to their freshman year 4 BUCKS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE http://www.bucks.edu QUICK FACTS 4,100 Full Time Application 5,500 Part On‐Campus 275 Swamp Rd. 2 Year Time Deadline: Newtown, PA Community Housing: Undergraduate Yes 18940 College No Students (Spring: Jan Fall: Aug) Multi‐Campus School identifies or tracks foster youth during admissions or attendance: Programming specifically for foster youth: Unique programming beneficial to foster youth: CAMPUS PROGRAMMING Keystone Education Yields Success (KEYS) A state‐funded program for students receiving 12 month participation TANF or SNAP helping students navigate other Referral from CAO components of their life in addition to school. http://www.bucks.edu/student/keys Case Management Additional Campus Programming Tutoring Center Fitness Center Center for Workforce Development New Student Welcome Student Life Office Academic Advising SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Bucks County Community College has an open door policy – no SATs are required The Early Learning Center provides preschool/childcare to children of students, faculty, and staff, while providing education