The University of Vermont is among the recipients of the 2004 New England Higher Education Excellence Awards, which were announced on Jan. 13 by the New England Board of Higher Education. The university was recognized for its innovative partnership with Christopher Columbus High School of New York City.
The program provides the students of Christopher Columbus High School with advising on courses of study, financial aid, the application process as well as the academic demands and social challenges of college life. UVM representatives, including admissions staff, students and faculty, travel to the school frequently using tickets donated by Jet Blue Airways in order to conduct workshops with students, parents and administrators. The program has helped bring many students from the school to the university.
UVMs partnership with Christopher Columbus High School is a superb example of President Fogels commitment to make the university more diverse, said Vermont State Sen. Matt Dunne, chair of the Vermont NEBHE delegation. Perhaps more importantly, added Dunne, this program also provides a model illustrating how institutions of higher education have the opportunity and obligation to help ensure that every young person can achieve the dream of a college education.
NEBHE is a nonprofit, congressionally authorized agency whose mission is to promote greater educational opportunities and services for the residents of New England. Each year, the group presents three regional awards to individuals and organizations that have shown exceptional leadership in behalf of higher education and the advancement of educational opportunity. The organization also presents six merit awards to honor the innovative work of organizations, institutions or individuals in each New England state.
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