WOU 40/40/20 Activities

Salem Keizer Partnership (WOU Project)

Campus Contact:

David McDonald
Email: mcdonald@wou.edu
Phone: 503-838-8919

Other Partners (Both WOU and Community):

Salem Keizer School District
McNary High School
McKay High School
North Salem High School
South Salem High School
Sprague High School
West Salem High School
Multiple middle and elementary schools

Primary Audience or Beneficiaries:

Elementary, Middle, High, College bound students

Description:

Annually nearly 15,000 SK students receive academic and college planning support to prepare for and attend college. Specific activities include student support and outreach, parent training, and staff development. Since 2006 99% of the high school students in the program have graduated from high school and 78% have enrolled in college.

Relevant Activities:

Student mentoring, academic support, career development and planning, high school completion, financial aid workshops, admission workshops, college visits, SAT and ACT preparation, parent training and support regarding college and staff development for teachers and counselors.