Consulting & Coaching
Specialized support for your staff,
department, or entire institution to increase
enrollment & close equity gaps
Update Your Websites to Elevate CA Dream Act & AB 540
Reduce equity gaps for current & prospective students by ensuring accurate, up-to-date information on the California Dream Act, AB 540 & data protections to improve access & awareness of available resources for undocumented & immigrant students on your digital platforms. You will receive a detailed report with suggested content, vetted resources, and opportunities to understand key access points.
By the end of this collaboration, the department will have:
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Increased awareness of AB 540 & CA Dream Act eligibility requirements
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Greater visibility of options to successfully enroll & receive financial aid
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Ability to share trusted & visible resources across digital platforms
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Expanded student sense of belonging & trust for current & prospective students by making information more easily accessible
Key Departments:
Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, Undocumented Student Support,
College Access Organizations, Higher Ed Systems & Government Agencies
Developing a "Steps for Enrolling for Undocumented Students"
Increase enrollment yield and retention by developing a clear guide that helps undocumented students successfully navigate potential roadblocks in CCCApply, AB 540, & the CA Dream Act to register for classes and pay any outstanding fees. Institutional Solutions will research current procedures and facilitate conversations among key campus departments to develop and approve a final draft that accurately reflects and streamlines your enrollment process.
By the end of this collaboration, the campus will have:
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An accurate & user-friendly “Steps for Enrolling” guide for undocumented students
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Increased understanding across departments about the visible and invisible obstacles
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undocumented students face when enrolling
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Reduced roadblocks for students who want to attend classes on your campus
Key Departments:
Undocumented Student Support, Admissions & Records, & Financial Aid
Increasing Individual Capacity to Support Undocumented Students
Personalized one-on-one coaching sessions to increase the capacity of staff, faculty, or administrators & expand their ability to design and implement effective programs that meet the needs of their students, replicate promising practices, and expand campus- wide partnerships. The specific outcomes, number of sessions & timeline will be agreed upon to create a tailored scope of work.
By the end of the coaching sessions, the individual will be:
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Exposed to various approaches to increase student enrollment & retention
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More aware of program requirements & promising practices in specific area(s)
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Better able to braid campus support to maximize student success
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Sample topics include: effective outreach strategies, increasing access to AB 540 &
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CADAA, improving students’ sense of safety, building on-campus programming, navigational capital, & launching a Dream Resource Center
Beginning Level:
Incoming Dream Resource Liaisons, Financial Aid, Admissions, College Access Professionals & Emerging Leaders.
Advanced Level:
Directors of Enrollment & Financial Aid, Equity Deans, Vice-Presidents, Higher Ed Leaders
Increasing Institutional Capacity to Support Undocumented Students
Uniquely tailored inventory of departmental procedures, student-facing communications, digital platforms, & outreach materials to support undocumented students.
This semester-long program includes a gap analysis, actionable recommendations,
training, coaching, and resource curation.
By the end of this collaboration, the campus will have:
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Full assessment of processes in admissions, financial aid, or equity programs
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Better ability to serve & protect undocumented students
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Stronger infrastructure to improve enrollment outcomes or CADAA award rates
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Enhanced your college's equity reputation
Multiple Audiences:
Vice-Presidents of Student Services, Equity Deans, Directors of Enrollment & Financial Aid Departments, Community College District Offices