Activities
American Indian College Motivation Day
American Indian College Motivation Day is held each Fall at
Humboldt State University. Approximately 200 high schools students from 30
different schools throughout Northern 
California attend the event. In
all, 30 different tribal affiliations are represented. One of the highlights
of the program is the opportunity for Instant Admission to HSU offered
by the Enrollment Management staff. Workshops are led by United Indian
Health Services, Tribal affiliates, UC college representatives, and HSU
personnel. The day concludes with a College Fair, in which students are
exposed to college representatives, several community organizations, and HSU programs.
Early Outreach Services
SASOP provides early outreach services to 8th grade students schools in the local service area. Attention is focused on delivering a motivational message and presenting pertinent information regarding course requirements for entrance to colleges and universities, test requirements for admission, and types of financial aid available. Study skills tips and a high school planning chart are also given to the students in an informational packet. Career options are explored with the aid of the CSU video "Your Future is Up to You." Information is also provided about the Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound, both TRIO Programs.
College: Making It Happen
SASOP, in conjunction with the Intersegmental Coordinating Council (ICC) and
the CSU Chancellor's Office, participates in this
statewide activity and coordinates the local activity. The College: Making It
Happen events take place statewide. The events
are designed to provide the parents of middle school students with information
needed to assist their children after high school graduation. In our service
area, last year there were five College: Making It Happen events on consecutive
days at the following locations: Fortuna Town School, Zane Jr. High School,
McKinleyville High School, Crescent Elk Jr. High School and Hoopa Elementary
School.
CSU Scholarship Program for Future Scholars
The Scholarship Program for Future Scholars represents an effort to support the development of students with merit and academic potential who are disadvantaged due to economic, educational, or environmental background. The indicators of educational disadvantage include: Little or no education in the family beyond elementary or secondary school, first in the family to attend college, lack of parental encouragement to attend college, low socioeconomic level of school population, low ranking of school on statewide test, and no counseling of applicant toward higher education. Environmental disadvantages may include: Migrant family pattern and rural isolation, residence in a poverty area, high percentage of community receiving public assistance, large family, or difficult home situation.
CSU Graduate Equity Fellowship
The awards were established to increase the number of underrepresented students pursuing graduate study.