Educational Opportunity Program: The College at Brockport

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Mission

The Arthur O. Eve Opportunity for Higher Education Program and The College at Brockport is committed to offering the highest educational opportunities to New York State high school graduates and GED holders who do not meet regular applied admissions criteria, but have demonstrated the potential for post secondary academic success. The Educational Opportunity Program is committed to enhancing student success through legislative and institutional funds provided to assist in meeting the cost of direct financial aid, supplemental instruction, and counseling. Student learning and success is our goal.

Unit Overview

The College at Brockport Arthur O. Eve Opportunity for Higher Education Program (EOP) provides an avenue for student learning and support in obtaining a degree in higher education. With a well-trained, dedicated and experienced staff and in collaboration with many other components of the College, EOP provides assistance with the admission process and all aspects of financial aid, academic, career choice, preparation and planning, as well as personal counseling. EOP also provides holistic preparation and support to students through a four week residential Pre-Freshman Summer Program (PFSP) and the First Year Structured Program (FYSP). In addition, students are supported by a peer-tutoring program as well as many other support services activities designed to support retention and perseverance to the completion of the degree in higher education.

2011-2012 Strategic Goals

Increase the engagement of EOP alumni in program activities, financial support, and student support by 5%
Increase student/staff contacts for the purpose of career counseling by 5%
Increase EOP student participation in all EOP activities by 10%
Increase the percentage of participants in the male, nursing, women's support groups
Increase the percentage of students meeting with counselors by 5%

2010-2011 Goals

Academic Quality & Engagement

To increase the percentage of return of the Academic Performance Progress Reports (APPR) faculty reports by 5% of those academic departments with a report of less than 75% returned
To initiate an interview process for those selected students applying for admissions to The College at Brockport to the EOP program
EOP in conjunction with the Undergraduate Admissions office will increase the recruitment and admissions of underrepresented males in the 2011 freshmen cohort by 5%
Increase EOP student participation in all EOP activities by 10%

Co-curricular Programming & Support Services

Increase student/staff contacts for the purpose of career support by 10%

Culture of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement

To develop an EOP Alumni Network Program(s) as a venue for EOP students/program to connect with EOP Brockport Alums for the purpose of but not limited to alumni engagement, career development/opportunity and philanthropy

Last Updated 4/26/13