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Treasurer Lockyer Announces Grant to Program That Expands Access to College Education in Math, Science for Students From Low-Income Families - August 22, 2007
State Treasurer Bill Lockyer today announced the California Educational Facilities Authority (CEFA) has awarded $249,872 to the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena to support its outreach program that mentors high-school students in math and science, and encourages them to pursue a college education.
“Caltech's program provides an excellent way for disadvantaged students to become more proficient in math and science and also gives them a pathway to a college education,” said Lockyer, who chairs CEFA as State Treasurer. “California’s economy is dependent upon a highly skilled workforce, and this program will help us continue to pioneer technological advancement throughout the world.”
Caltech's RISE Program (Reaffirming and Increasing Scholastic Endeavors) is a partnership between Caltech and the Pasadena Unified School District. The program seeks to help low-income students of the school district obtain a college education. The program offers a weekly tutoring program on the Caltech campus to students who demonstrate need in the areas of math and science. Tutoring is provided by Caltech students and includes both skills review and homework help. In addition, Caltech offers college preparation seminars and campus visits to help students understand their college options and prepare students for the college application process.
CEFA’s Academic Assistance Grant Program helps eligible private colleges and universities create and expand academic assistance programs that enhance higher education opportunities for low-income California students in grades 7-12. The goal of the grant program is to promote access to higher education and prepare students for college. The program will provide a total of $2 million in grants, with a cap of $250,000 per school. CEFA officials today visited Caltech to hand-deliver a check for a portion of the grant payment and meet with the program's students, faculty and staff.
Treasurer Lockyer Announces Grants to Programs That Expand Access to College Education in Arts, Medicine for Students from Low-Income Families - August 8, 2007
State Treasurer Bill Lockyer today announced the California Educational Facilities Authority (CEFA) has awarded $160,000 to both the California College of the Arts (CCA) in Oakland and Stanford University in Palo Alto to support their outreach programs that mentor high-school students and encourage them to pursue a college education in the arts and medicine.
“Both of these exceptional programs not only help disadvantaged students achieve the dream of going to college, they also help produce the next generation of great California artists and health care providers,” said Lockyer, who chairs CEFA as State Treasurer. “California’s culture, economy and quality of life will benefit as a result.”
CCA’s Youth Mentorship Program offers its students the opportunity to explore teaching and mentoring by partnering with community schools. CCA students work with low-income high-school students, encouraging them to study the arts and pursue a college education. CCA and high-school school faculty help their students design and collaborate on visual art, multimedia, environmental, and literary art projects.
The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP) prepares high-school students from low-income and under-represented backgrounds to enter college, graduate and pursue careers in health care-related fields. SMYSP provides resources, guidance and long-term mentoring to these students. The program includes intense science and math coursework, introduction to a host of medical and science-related careers, college counseling and financial aid advice. SMYSP also assists parents, teachers, counselors and mentors by offering them educational resources and training.
CEFA’s Academic Assistance Grant Program helps eligible private colleges and universities create and expand academic assistance programs that enhance higher education opportunities for low-income California students in grades 7-12. The goal of the grant program is to promote access to higher education and prepare students for college. The program will provide a total of $2 million in grants, with a cap of $250,000 per school. CEFA officials today visited Stanford and CCA to hand-deliver checks for a portion of each school’s $160,000 grant payment and meet with the programs’ students, faculty, and staff.
Treasurer Lockyer Awards Grants to Programs That Help Students from Low-Income Families Improve Writing Skills, Attend College - July 27, 2007
State Treasurer Bill Lockyer today announced the California Educational Facilities Authority (CEFA) has awarded $248,858 to the University of Southern California (USC) and $240,000 to Mount Saint Mary’s College in Los Angeles to reinforce the institutions’ outreach program for low-income middle and high school students.
“USC and Mount Saint Mary’s have made an important commitment to the communities they serve,” said Lockyer, who chairs CEFA as State Treasurer. “By providing college bound students the skills they need to succeed and encouraging high school students to finish strong and pursue higher education, these programs make an investment in California’s disadvantaged students and give them the extra support they need to succeed in college and in life.”
CEFA’s Academic Assistance Grant Program helps eligible private colleges and universities create and expand academic assistance programs that enhance higher education opportunities for low-income California students in grades 7-12. The goal of the grant program is to promote access to higher education and prepare students for college. The program will provide a total of $2 million in grants, with a cap of $250,000 per school. CEFA officials today visited USC and Mount Saint Mary’s to hand-deliver a check for a portion of the grant payments and meet with the programs’ students, faculty, and staff.
USC’s SummerTIME program focuses on improving writing skills for high-achieving, college-bound seniors from minority and low-income families. The program also provides informational workshops to help students successfully transition to college. The Mount Saint Mary’s Student Ambassadors Program places their students in the community to serve as mentors and peer counselors to high school students. Each student provides services specific to the particular high school and its students, as well as college admission and financial aid assistance.
Saint Mary’s College will get tax-exempt bond funding for new construction and environmental upgrades from the California Educational Facilities Authority (CEFA). - July 26, 2007
“Saint Mary’s has made an impressive commitment to the environment,” said Treasurer Lockyer. “By using environmentally responsible methods for new construction, they will be making the most out of every dollar. CEFA will be looking in the future to provide deserving schools financing for similar projects that demonstrate environmental responsibility and leadership.”
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Treasurer Lockyer Awards Grant to Program That Helps Students from Low-Income Families Improve Math and Science Skills, Attend College - July 20, 2007
State Treasurer Bill Lockyer today announced the California Educational Facilities Authority (CEFA) has awarded $250,000 to Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Los Angeles to reinforce the institution’s outreach program for low-income middle and high school students.
“Loyola’s Science and Engineering Community Outreach Program provides an excellent service to students in the community,” said Lockyer, who chairs CEFA as State Treasurer. “California’s future will depend on another generation of scientists and engineers to stay competitive in the global marketplace. This program addresses that need by exposing underprivileged youngsters to these essential skills and encourages them to seek college degrees in math and science. CEFA’s grant allows this strong program to continue to connect with deserving but disadvantaged teens.”
CEFA’s Academic Assistance Grant Program helps eligible private colleges and universities create and expand academic assistance programs that enhance higher education opportunities for low-income California students in grades 7-12. The goal of the grant program is to promote access to higher education and prepare students for college. The program will provide a total of $2 million in grants, with a cap of $250,000 per school. CEFA officials today visited LMU to hand-deliver a check for a portion of the grant payment and meet with the program’s students, faculty, and staff.
LMU's Science and Engineering Community Outreach Program (SECOP) helps improve opportunities for underrepresented minority students to pursue and complete degrees in science and engineering. Developed in 2001, SECOP is a two-week, residential pre-college engineering program that encourages highly skilled and motivated students to study science, technology, engineering or mathematics in college. The program works with local academic enrichment programs, and each summer 20-30 students participate.
Programs to help disadvantaged teens go to college will receive important funding from the California Educational Facilities Authority (CEFA), chaired by the State Treasurer - July 17, 2007
“By providing underprivileged youngsters a taste of college life and a supportive, encouraging environment to learn, the programs give students the means to succeed and motivate them to strive for a college degree," said Treasurer Lockyer. "CEFA’s grant ensures that these strong programs will continue to bring deserving but disadvantaged teens to college campuses throughout California.”
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Treasurer Lockyer Announces Record Bond Funding to Improve Schools, Benefit Environment - April 26, 2007
State Treasurer Bill Lockyer today announced that the California Education Facilities Authority (CEFA) will provide a record $752 million in tax-exempt bond financing to three universities for projects to construct, renovate and equip campus facilities. The projects also include components that provide environmental benefits.
“These projects represent a win-win for California,” said Lockyer. “They provide needed funds to the colleges, helping them provide a higher standard of education by expanding and renovating their campuses and improve the environment by utilizing green construction methods and implementing energy efficient technology. They should be a model not just to other educational institutions, but to all organizations building in California.”
Stanford University will receive $700 million to refinance existing debt and construct, renovate, and expand facilities on campus. When planning for its new facilities, Stanford adheres to a sustainability program in the design, construction and operation of buildings. The University is certified as a Green Business by Santa Clara County and was also among the first to register with the California Climate Action Registry, which requires the inventory and reporting of green house gas emissions.
Claremont McKenna College will use $50 million to construct, renovate and equip various facilities throughout its campus. The expansion has been planned with environmental standards in mind and the College will seek Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification on new construction.
Lastly, Saint Mary’s College in Moraga will use its $2.7 million to acquire, upgrade and install a variety of energy and water conservation equipment, which will result in approximately $153,000 in annual savings.
Jose Gomez appointed Executive Director of CEFA - January 30, 2007
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