New Jersey Commission on Higher Education
STATEWIDE SURVEY OF PRECOLLEGE PROGRAMS

If you are affiliated with a precollege program in New Jersey which is not currently included in our inventory, please complete the survey form below or contact Errol Bruce, New Jersey Commission on Higher Education.

If you have any questions about the survey or how to answer a particular question, please call

Errol Bruce at (609) 341-3807.

To see a listing of precollege programs in New Jersey, go to www.nj.gov/highereducation/precollege2004.

USE THE TAB KEY TO MOVE AMONG FIELDS.  DO NOT PRESS THE ENTER KEY
UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED SURVEY.
Required Fields are deisgnated by an asterisk (*).

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A. General Information
* Name of person completing survey:
Title:
Institution:
Program:
Telephone:
* Email:
(MUST BE A VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS)

For the purpose of this survey, precollege programs include, but are not limited to:

  • Programs like TRIO, Upward Bound, College Bound and GEAR UP that are directed primarily for economically and educationally disadvantaged students.
  • Summer bridge programs designed to support students in their transition from high school to college.
  • Programs where students attend a college campus to learn the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college.
  • Programs for academically talented and gifted students (e.g., Governor’s School of NJ).
  • Programs to enhance the self-esteem and motivation of all students.
  • Programs to enhance the artistic interests of students.
  • Programs not based on or concerned with family income.
  • Programs with local schools to provide tutoring for students, or enrichment courses to increase their skills in special areas such as mathematics and science.

Do not include:

  • Summer camps, unless they are designed to increase student readiness for higher education.
  • Articulated high school programs, such as tech-prep or 2+2 programs with high scores.
  • Programs that allow high school students to enroll in college courses, unless the programs are designed to increase college-going rates among students.
  • Short one-time events such as sending an institutional representative to a high school’s “college day” or bringing students to campus for “college weekends.”
Program:
Name of program:
Year program began:
How many students are currently enrolled in your program?
Primary sponsoring agency (college/school/organization):
Website URL:
Project Director:
Name:
Title:
Institution:
Street Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
B. Program Description
Please provide a brief (no more than 100 words) description of your program. Explain the program’s stated mission, goals, objectives, and services. Please send any program information (e.g., brochures, newsletter) to the address at the end of the survey.

1. What is/are the source(s) of students served by the program? Check all that apply.
School (please specify)
School district (please specify)
Community (please specify)
County or city (please specify)
Region (please specify)

2. Where does the program offer most of its services? Check all that apply.
College campus Community center/agency Elementary, middle, or secondary schools
Student residences Other (please specify):

3. What is/are the primary funding source(s) for this program? Check all that apply.
Federal School district State Institutional Tuition/fees
Other (please specify)

C. Program Goals and Services

1. Which of the following are goals of your program? Check all that apply.
Improve academic skills Encourage rigorous course-taking
Promote interest/strength in particular subject areas
(specify area): 		Increase college awareness
(students/parents)
Increase the likelihood of attending college Encourage parental involvement
Encourage long-term financial planning (e.g., financial aid/savings) Increase artistic/creative interests
Further challenge gifted students
Other (please specify)

2. Which approaches to instruction does your program use? Check all that apply.

Classroom instruction Tutoring/mentoring Peer learning groups
Workshops Assessment and testing  
Other (please specify)

3. Which of the following services for students does your program offer? Check all that apply.
Academic Services
Remedial instruction Reading/writing instruction
Computer-skills training Mathematics/science instruction
Academically accelerated courses below the college level (e.g., A.P.) Critical thinking skill development
Grade and attendance monitoring Study-skills training
College courses for credit  
Other (please specify)
Nonacademic Services
Social skills development/confidence building Career counseling and information
Leadership development Mentoring
Campus visits and tours Personal counseling
College fairs Cultural activities and field trips
College awareness(e.g., admissions, financial aid)
 “ Knowledge Bowls” or other competitive activities
Other (please specify)

4. Does your program have a parental component? If no, proceed to section D. Yes No

5. Is the parental component mandatory? Yes No

6. Which of the following services do you provide to parents? Check all that apply.

Instructional programs Meeting with college/university faculty or students
Academic classes FAFSA counseling/guidance
College awareness  (e.g., admissions, financial aid) Family counseling
Motivational speakers Campus visits and tours
Other (please specify)
D. Program Operation
1. This program runs during the: Academic year Summer Both

2. Program services are provided:
During school hours On weekends (e.g., Saturday academics) After school hours All of the above

3. How long is the program?
During the academic year: 1-3 months 4-6 months 7-10 months Other:
During the summer: 1-2 weeks 3-4 weeks 5-6 weeks Other:

4. How many years does a typical student participate in this program?

5. Which of the following statements are true about your admissions policies and procedures?
Check all that apply.
Admission is competitive Students are specifically targeted and selected
All students may participate
       (open enrollment)		 Students are selected on a first-come, first-served basis
Students must apply for admission Parents must supply financial information
      (1040, W2, FAFSA)
Parents must sign contract before
      student participation		 Students must meet stringent academic standards
Other (please specify)

6. During the last program year, were any students turned away from the program because of limited resources or space? Yes No 

7. If yes, how many students were turned away?

8. Did you refer them to other programs? Yes No
E. Characteristics of Students/Completers
1. How many students did your program serve in:
2002-2003?
2003-2004?

2. At what grade level are most students when they enter your program?  

3. What special populations does your program target? Check all that apply.
Low income Historically underrepresented minorities
Academic performance ESL students
Low     High school grads (prematriculation)
Mid     Gifted/talented students
High     Students with learning disabilities
Elementary school students Dropout or at-risk students
Middle school students First generation to attend college
High school students Students interested in the arts
Other (please specify)

4. Do you monitor student progress? Yes No      If yes, please describe how:

5. Do you follow or track students after: Check all that apply.
Program completion? High school? College graduation?

Thank you for completing this survey.

Please send any additional materials via fax or mail to:
Errol Bruce
New Jersey Commission on Higher Education
PO Box 542
Trenton, NJ 08625
FAX: (609) 292-7225
Errol Bruce

June 26, 2008