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Dalton State College has received a $500,000 grant from The
Goizueta Foundation to support student scholarships and a
comprehensive enrollment management plan.
Over the next three years, $466,548 of the grant will fund
Hispanic/Latino Achievement Scholarships, helping the college to
fulfill its access mission for northwest Georgians. The other
$33,554 of the grant will support professional development in
the college’s Office of Enrollment and Student Services to focus
on enrollment management and student retention.
“We are incredibly grateful to The Goizueta Foundation for its
investment in Dalton State,” says President John O. Schwenn,
“and for its confidence in our mission to provide a quality
educational experience for northwest Georgians.”
“With more students than ever seeking financial aid to attend
classes, these new Hispanic/Latino Achievement Scholarships open
the door for more students to attend Dalton State and pursue
their career goals,” he said.
Students who qualify for the Achievement Scholarships are
eligible to receive 75 percent of the tuition costs, plus up to
$300 a year for books. Those who receive the need-based funds
must enroll full-time in order to maintain the scholarships.
“One of the benefits of the Achievement Scholarships is that in
many cases students will be able to attend school full-time
while reducing their work hours, or be able to take a break from
work altogether, which should result in higher academic
success,” says Jodi Johnson, Vice President for Enrollment and
Student Services.
“We can put this grant to work immediately for the benefit of
our students, adding as much as $150,000 to our scholarship
offerings on an annual basis,” she said.
The $33,554 portion of the grant will fund training and
professional development opportunities to enhance the overall
enrollment program at Dalton State, said Johnson, noting that
particular emphasis will be placed on training that will result
in improving student success, retention, and graduation rates.
Both of the grant components support Dalton State’s 2009-2012
strategic plan.
The Atlanta-based Goizueta Foundation was established in 1992 by
the late President and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, Mr. Roberto
C. Goizueta. The mission of The Goizueta Foundation is to
assist organizations that promote and provide educational
opportunities that enrich individuals’ lives. |
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