The Measure of Our Success Mentoring Program

Hightower Scholars, Inc.

 Program Mission

The Measure of Our Success Mentoring Program has as its primary mission the personal development, mentoring, and literacy of minority secondary school students who are partnered with college students concerned with minority cultures. The program provides a volunteer cultural experience for the college student that aids in his/her adjustment to college life, and on the other hand, youngsters are influenced to view seeking a higher education and establishing a professional career as obtainable goals. This program was implemented six years ago at Lake Forest College, and continues to be well received by the students, local school district, and educators.

Program Goals

• To broaden and strengthen relationships between an undergraduate higher education institution and neighboring communities with large numbers of African American and Latino children.

• To adopt one middle school class and one elementary school class for the purpose of counseling, tutoring, and personal development.

• To match the community students with an African American, Latino or any other   college student who maintains a demonstrated knowledge of, and interest in, specific cultures.

• To inspire community students to think of a higher education as a realistic, necessary, and obtainable goal, and to assist them with the essential preparation.

• To encourage community students to consider XXXXXXX as their educational choice.

Program Activities

• Cultural Essay Contests

• Theater Performances

• Museums

• Athletic Events- Baseball, Women’s Basketball, Soccer, Hockey, Softball,

• Athletic Night

• Campus Homecoming Activities

• Campus Tours of Science and Math Labs, Library, Residence Halls

• Aquarium, Zoo, Science Centers

• Black History Month Activities

• Hispanic History Month Activities

• College or University Convocations

• Etiquette Luncheon

• Financial Aid and Admissions Presentations

• Horseback Riding

• Career Night

• Visits to Elementary School for Special Events- Community Night, School Assemblies

• Alcohol Education Program

•  End of The Year Banquet       

Rev. 8/3/00