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Explore innovative strategies employed by Weldon Ihrig at University of Washington to enhance enrollment of under-represented students. Learn about mentoring, tutoring, campus visits, and more. Discover ways to engage faculty and students to build a diverse academic community.
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Strategies to Increase Enrollments of Under-Represented Students Weldon Ihrig University of Washington
Middle & High School Outreach • Raise grades & expectations • Key to success- “someone who believes in them” • Tutoring • Mentoring • Campus visits & summer camps • Career modeling Weldon Ihrig, University of Washington
Engage university students • Student Ambassadors • Alternative spring breaks • Instructional center tutors for undergraduates to enhance retention toward earning their degrees Weldon Ihrig, University of Washington
Engage Faculty • Annual bus tour for new faculty • Meet families in their communities • Creates opportunities & relationships for future • Camps to engage HS students • Freshmen enroll early in summer to learn to study and acclimated • Early identification to encourage students to attend graduate/professional programs Weldon Ihrig, University of Washington
Eliminate Income Disparities Barrier • Increase “no loan” financial aid options • Tuition guarantees for lower income students • Corporations/individuals create scholarships • Waive admission/applications fees Weldon Ihrig, University of Washington