CKI Series 8-Key to College Program Information

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Key to Co lleg e Prog ram Informa tion

Purpose

The Key to College is a Circle K International (CKI) programdeveloped especially for high schoolstudents who are interested inpursuing higher education andgaining insight about college anduniversity life, service, andleadership.

Benefits of the Prog ram

Sponsoring a Key to CollegeProgram benefits both the highschool audience and the CKI clubin several ways:

1. High school students have theopportunity to learn aboutcollege life first-hand fromcollege students. In addition tolearning how to select andapply for their ideal colleges,high school students will learnall about living on campus,selecting courses, applying forfinancial aid, joining studentorganizations, choosing a

major, and adapting to campussocial life and schoolwork.

2. The Key to College Programgives members of CKI theopportunity to interact withhigh school students, oftenmembers of Key ClubInternational. While theProgram is not limited to Key Club audiences by any means,CKI groups may wish to targetKey Club members so that they may begin to develop arelationship that will enhanceboth organizations servicepotentials in the future.

3. CKI members may furtherdevelop their leadership andpresentation skills by providingthis needed community service.

Oc tobe r is Key to Co llegeMonth

The month of October is Key toCollege month. Consequently,Circle K International strongly encourages each CKI club toconsider sponsoring a Key toCollege Program at a local high

school or perhaps Key Clubregional training conference or fallrally during this month. CKIgroups should begin preparing in

August or early September so thatthey may be ready to present beforehigh school seniors begin theapplication process. Clubs are notrestricted to presenting a Key toCollege Program only in Octoberor only to high school seniors,however; a club may sponsor theProgram during any month itdeems appropriate.

Planning a Key to Colleg eProgram

1. The Circle K Club should work with the local Key Club andhigh school administration inplanning the event. Theprogram may be initiated eitherby the Key Club or Circle K club.

2. Both the Circle K club and Key Club should appoint co-chairpersons and recruitmembers for the Key to Collegeplanning committee.

3. The planning committeeshould begin meeting. It isprobably easier to hold these

meetings immediately afterschool at the high school.

Use the following c hec klist in planning the Key to Co llege p rogram:

Decide a date, time, location.

Communicate with high school administration tofinalize date, time, and location.

Decide on target audience. Is this program for Key Clubbers only, or for all juniors and seniors at thehigh school, or is it a community- wide program forall juniors and seniors?


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Identify presenters (Circle Kers) to assist inpresenting the program.

Order refreshments, tables, and chairs.

Coordinate publicity campaign. Invitations should besent to the target audience.

Organize program materials. Photocopy handoutsincluded in this bulletin.

Arrive early the day of the program to ensure that the

room is set properly.

Greet participants and distribute program materials.

Facilitate workshop.

Have participants evaluate workshop.

Work with Key Clubs sponsoring Kiwanis Club.

The committee should hold a follow-up meeting after

the program to make recommendations for futureKey to College programs.

Presenting the Key to Colleg e Program

There are two approaches which can be taken to presenting this program. If this program is presented in the Fall, it isrecommended that the club present the program, entitled Selecting a College. If, however, the program is presented in theSpring, the Circle K club should present the program, entitled The Ins and Outs of Campus Life. Agendas and handoutmaterials for both of these workshops are included in this publication. The Circle K club also may present these workshopsas the Key to College Series, presenting one in the Fall and one in the Spring. Each workshop should be one hour andfifteen minutes in length. A Circle K club may integrate pieces of each workshop into one another. These workshops may bepresented at district events for Key Club International.

Selec ting A Colleg e Program A ge ndaThis workshop should be presented in the Fall to assist highschool seniors in choosing a college.

Materials Needed:a. Three Circle Kers as presentersb. Handout Material, entitled Selecting a College. All

handout originals necessary for Key to College workshops are attached to this publication. They havebeen printed on white paper and should be

duplicated by the Circle K club.c. Extra pencils for participantsd. Flipchart or chalkboard

Program Objectives:a. Discuss what will be gained through a college

education.b. Assist participants in identifying their educational

needs and priorities.c. Identify for participants the diverse offerings of

different types of colleges.d. Discuss strategies to finance college education.

Note: Handout material should not be distributed until thepresenters are ready to have participants use the handouts.

I. Introduction of presenters and session goals (5 minutes)

A. Presenters should introduce themselves,their majors, and their hometowns.

B. Presenters also should specify what will beaccomplished in this workshop by outliningthe program objectives described above.

II. Ice Breaker (5 minutes)A. Presenters should facilitate an ice breaker or

low risk get- acquainted exercise.

III. What will be gained by attending college? (15minutes)

A. Ask the audience what they want to get outof their college experience? Presenters may have to help the audience open up by sharing

what they wanted to get out of college.

The following examples can be used to jog the memory.1. Friends2. Better chance at a job3. Increase earning potential4. To learn what capable of and how that

plays a role in your future5. Get away from home6. Have a good time

B. Each presenter should discuss what they havegained thus far by attending college. They may want to mention some of the following:

1. Skills which have been developed2. Developed a network 3. Friendships with individuals around the

country and world4. Hands-on experience in field of choice5. Learn about subjects/fields which never

considered in the past6. Work with diverse individuals


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7. Its fun!

IV. Characteristics of colleges (15 minutes)Begin by having participants brainstorm onflipchart/chalkboard the differences they have seen incolleges. The presenters should discuss those differencesin terms of benefits and drawbacks. These characteristicsare noted below.

A. Large School (10,000 students and up)1. Greater selection of majors and classes,

campus events, student organizations;2. Can specialize3. Impersonal at times4. Less one-on-one faculty-student interaction

B. Small school (10,000 and under)1. Personalized and individualized education2. High faculty involvement with students

C. Public University 1. Less expensive2. Typically larger

D. Private University 1. More expensive2. Typically smaller3. Often religiously-affiliated

E. 2-Year School1. Earn specialized associates degree2. Can more easily work and attend school3. Prepares you to transfer into a 4 year college

some credits may not transfer, however.4. Inexpensive

F. 4-Year School1. Allows continuity and fewer adjustments

during four years2. More generalist-type degrees available3. On-campus living opportunities

G. Research Institution vs. Teaching Institution1. In Research Institutions faculty teach so

they can conduct research. Often timesfaculty are not as committed to theclassroom

2. Institution recognized for advancing fieldsof study through research. Typically a goodplace for students who enjoy research,especially the sciences

3. In Teaching Institutions faculty focus onthe classroom and their students. Theirprimary role is that of a teacher.

H. Commuter campus - A campus in whichstudents dont typically live on-campus

I. Residential campus - Students typically live on-campus

J. Urban campus - Located in a city

K. Rural campus - Located outside the city

V. Making the right choice (15 minutes) - distributehandout material

A. Presenters should ask participants to completeside 1 of the handout

B. Questions to ask when selecting a college

1. Page two of the handout outlines somequestions to consider when narrowing yourchoices - Presenters should read through these

questions with participants

VI. Pre-entrance requirements and finances (10minutes)

A. Pre-entrance requirements1. Test scores2. Financing your education

a. guaranteed student loansb. grantsc. campus work-study and part-time jobsd. scholarships

VII. Questions about college life - allow the audience toask questions (10 minutes)

After an hour and fifteen minutes break for refreshmentsand informal discussion.

The Ins & Outs of Camp us Life Progra m Ag end a

Materials Needed:a. Three Circle Kers as presentersb. Handout Materials, entitled Give Me Three Good

Reason Why I Should Get Involved and Campus

Resources. All handout originals necessary for Key toCollege workshops are attached to this publication.They have been printed on white paper and should beduplicated by the Circle K club.

c. Flipchart or chalkboardd. 3 X 5 notecards

Program Objectives:a. Discuss what students can expect when they arrive on

campus.b. Identify strategies to be successful in college.


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c. Discuss how to get involved in college.d. Orient participants to campus resources.

I. Introduction of presenters and session goals (5 minutes)

A. Presenters should introduce themselves,their majors, their hometowns.

B. Presenters also should specify what will beaccomplished in this workshop by outlining the program objectives describedabove.

II. Ice Breaker (10 minutes) A. Presenters should facilitate an ice breaker

or low risk get- acquainted exercise.

B. Distribute one note card to eachparticipant and ask them to write downone question or concern they have about

college. Collect the cards and utilize themduring the Open Forum.

III. What to Expect When You Arrive On-Campus (20minutes)

A. Orientation program1. Orientation programs may be single day,

weekend or week-long events at whichstudents are placed in a peer group tomeet other new students.

2. Students become familiar with thecampus3. They learn how to select courses.4. They learn about campus resources and

campus activities.5. Social activities are sponsored.

B. Academics1. Discuss faculty advisors2. Some schools have you register over the

phone3. At other schools you must wait in line4. Its not necessary to declare a major

immediately 5. General Education Requirements -

discuss what these are6. Discuss how much one needs to study 7. Discuss what types of tests are given and

how often8. Discuss the importance of class

participation9. Discuss grading some is subjective; its

helpful if the professor knows you, butnot if you are annoying in the classroom

10. Discuss what large lectures are likea. teaching assistants you work withb. laboratory work

C. Roommates - discuss the followingquestions

1. Do roommate matches work out?2. What if I cant stand my roommate? Do

I have to stick with it the entire year?3. Encourage participants to set someground rules with roommatesa. discuss your likes and dislikes with

roommateb. discuss the borrowing of clothesc. discuss sharing food

4. If you want to change roommates, someschools will let you find anotherroommate; other schools will identify one for you.

D. Living On Campus1. Discuss what the residence halls are like2. Discuss the benefits of living on campus3. Discuss various offerings of residence

hallsa. weight room, snack bar, big screen

TV, pool and ping pongb. make a lot of friends on your floor

5. Discuss the role of the resident advisora. counselorb. keep the environment calmc. plan group activitiesd. maintenance requests

III. Campus Resources - distribute Campus Resourcesflyer and discuss it (5 minutes)

IV. Making the Most of Your College Experience(5 minutes)

A. Why get involved in college?1. Ask participants what they liked best

about high school. Someone will

probably mention extracurricularactivities.

2. Active involvement in studentorganizations allows you to:a. develop new skillsb. try out new interestsc. meet new peopled. make a difference on your campuse. practice skills and acquire knowledge

you will use in the futuref. have fun and enjoy college even more


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