Admissions Counselors
James Borom
Early Outreach Coordinator
A Goal without a plan is A DREAM! This will be the most independence you will ever have in your life without having the adult responsibilities. It will be vital to have a goal in mind that you want to achieve. Most importantly it is important to have a plan to help you achieve that goal. Distractions will happen that will make you adjust, and another person's journey can make you doubt your own. Be prepared because it will happen. A strong belief in self and a detailed plan will help you preserve through those times of doubt. While on your journey take stock in caring and positive resources that can help you stay focused.
- What is an Early Outreach Coordinator? - The Early Outreach Coordinator for Lake County position will be focusing primarily on increasing the college-going rate of underrepresented, underserved, and first-generation student populations in Lake County, Indiana, with a special focus on meeting students where they are and helping them best position themselves for a bright future. I will focus on this work via the following mediums:
o Presentations:
§ Lift Off:
· Designed for students transitioning from 8th grade to High School
· Identifies key steps a student can take to transition to this new learning environment.
· How to leverage available resources in school and the community.
§ Why College:
· Targeted to 9-10 graders, outlines the reasons higher education is critical to social and financial mobility.
· Steps to create goals to achieve success in school or community partners.
o 1 on 1 Meetings: Locations – School, Location community Settings
§ 30–60-minute meetings with students alone and/or with their supporters to discuss their plan to achieve higher education.
§ Follow up meetings occur every 6 or sooner months to ensure students remain on track.