CEP Impact Report 2022-23

IMPACT REPORT

Message from our Assistant Vice Chancellor of Educational Partnerships

I am thrilled to present the Center for Educational Partnerships’ (CEP) inaugural impact report. We are excited to share a snapshot of our journey toward advancing equity, expanding educational opportunities, and increasing college access. Within the pages of this report, you will find a comprehensive overview of the transformative work undertaken during the 2022-23 academic year. From our direct services at schools and community colleges to our academic weekend and summer enrichment programming to collaborative efforts in fostering systemic change and providing professional development, every aspect of our work reflects our unwavering dedication to making college dreams a reality for low-income, first-generation college, and underrepresented students.

This year, our staff provided guidance and support to over 100,000 K - 14 students and families, substantially increasing college admits and enrollments. In total, our CEP students completed 26,580 college applications. CEP also made meaningful contributions to improving diversity at UC Berkeley, as evidenced by admission and yield rates for our students surpassing those for non-CEP students, as detailed in this report. While we are proud of our data outcomes, our impact extends far beyond numbers and statistics and is rooted in the stories of countless students and families served by our programs and initiatives. I encourage you to explore our students’ testimonials in this report, our social media accounts, and our website.

CEP is also heavily involved in strategic partnerships and systemic work, such as the Bay Area K-16 Regional Collaborative, which underscores our commitment to creating aligned pathways and comprehensive support structures for students across the region. By working closely with educational institutions, community partners, and employers, we are breaking down barriers and developing a synergized ecosystem of resources, guidance, and opportunity.

Within our department, CEP has also diligently coordinated efforts to foster collaboration amongst our 10 programs, leveraging resources to improve student outcomes and scale our collective efforts. I want to express my gratitude to our exceptional staff, who contribute to each of our programs’ success and nurture the growth and achievement of our students. Their tireless dedication ensures that CEP continues to innovate and remain steadfast in our mission.

Yvette Flores

Yvette Flores (she/her/hers), Assistant Vice Chancellor for Educational Partnerships Campus Chief Outreach Officer

About CEP

The Center for Educational Partnerships

CEP provides outreach and engagement with K-14 students, families, and educators to increase access to higher education. We believe no student should be denied the opportunity to pursue a college degree due to systemic, economic, or social barriers. Our ten CEP programs provide direct service to students and families, professional development for educators and community partners, and engage with K-12 schools/districts, community colleges, and other higher education partners in systemic work to remove barriers to college access for students. This multi-faceted approach is the heart of our work.

Through our comprehensive efforts, CEP strives to make transformative impact on the educational journey of students and communities, fostering a future where the pursuit of a college degree is truly accessible to everyone, regardless of background or circumstance.

dynamic & unique college access programs

united mission of making college dreams a reality

impact to students, families, educators, and communities

EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH UP WARD BOUND

Our Work

For almost 40 years, CEP has increased the number of diverse California students enrolling and succeeding in higher education, and UC Berkeley specifically, by directly addressing college-going barriers typically faced by low-income, first-generation, undocumented, and historically underrepresented students. CEP directly serves over 75,000 students per year (including 35,000 cohort students) throughout California through partnerships with schools, community colleges, and community-based organizations.

Our Goals

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Improve the academic achievement of students who face significant barriers to college

Increase the diversity of students who enroll and succeed in higher education

Empower schools, districts, and community based organizations to foster college aspirations through building a college-going culture

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Provide deep impact and involvement as a partner in the Bay Area K-16 Collaborative and other K-16 collaborations and partnerships throughout California.

Create tools to partner with educators, families, and communities

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WORKING AGAINST THE BARRIERS

Our department exists to transform the lives of students. Despite a widespread desire among students from diverse backgrounds to pursue higher education, our educational and societal systems continue to reinforce conditions that create inequities in college access.

Given the direct connection between college graduation and life outcomes, particularly for the most marginalized members of society, it is imperative that we address systemic issues at their root and symptomatic barriers that face our students. By diversifying our contributions to the college access landscape, we empower individuals to fulfill their potential, and create a positive ripple effect in their communities.

Empowering students from diverse backgrounds, we tackle systemic barriers and transform communities.

Contributions to College

DIRECT SERVICE

Students | Families | Schools | Community Colleges

CAMPUS

Public Service | Outreach | Diversity

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Educators | Training | Conferences | Consultations

PARTNERSHIPS

Strategic Leadership | Systemic Work | Collaboratives

College Access

Direct Service

We recognize that the work we do in CEP has a ripple effect across communities. Our direct service and outreach efforts impact students, families, educators and anyone striving toward equity in college access. Specifically, CEP programs provide a mix of intensive cohort services and fundamental school-wide support for middle school, high school, and community college students across the Bay Area at almost 300 partner schools. These services include:

• personalized student 1-on-1 and drop-in advising

• informative college workshops and events for students and families

• comprehensive support for college applications and financial aid

• school college fairs

• college tours and field trips

We supplement our every day services with fostering academic growth through summer and school-year enrichment programs, addressing the critical issue of summer melt engagement, and promoting STEAM pathway enrichment. Beyond direct student services, CEP is committed to knowledge sharing by providing accessible and up-to-date information, insights, and resources for college preparation through our website’s resource directories and guides to college.

BY THE NUMBERS

55,765 college applications submitted by 20,051 students

My confidence and ambition to move forward with my education as a firstgeneration, disabled student of color are products of UC Berkeley’s CCTS/TAP’s dedication to providing underserved transfer students with numerous opportunities, resources, and a welcoming community.”

- Trisha Nguyen, CCTS/TAP

I believe that being a part of a CEP program, Pre-College TRIO, is definitely one of the things that shaped me into the student that I am today. With the endless amounts of support they provide and how they all always want to help, you almost without a doubt are bound to be set for the future of college.”

- Jamari Hudson, TRIO - ETS

79,005 college advising services provided to 27,376 students

130,122 student and parent/ guardian attendees at 5,308 workshops

CEP Professional Development

We recognize that securing high-quality and practical professional development opportunities for school counselors and college access professionals is a challenge that interferes with schools’ and districts’ ability to support students’ college-going goals. In response to this need, CEP leverages internal college advising curricula, tools, and professional development to support our partners’ college-going goals.

The following products and services are available to our staff and free or low-cost to our partners:

Online College Advising Courses

• 14 (on-demand) courses focused on College Knowledge, Application Support, Senior Timeline, and Specialized Populations.

• Participants learn, reflect on their practice, and receive resources to improve college advising guidance for students and families.

Year-Round College Conversation / Advising Webinars

• Eleven 2-hour synchronous sessions focused on College Knowledge, Application Support, and Specialized Populations.

• Designed to build capacity and share ready-to-use tools & resources

Annual CEP & OUA College Access Symposium

• CEP and UC Berkeley’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions (OUA) work collaboratively to host our annual College Access Symposium, a full day of professional development sessions for counselors and college access professionals in the Bay Area.

BY THE NUMBERS

49 staff and partners enrolled in at least one Online College Advising Course

Development

“Great course! I want to recommend this to any new school counselor/ed consultant. Your program should coordinate with UCB Extension College Admissions & Career Planning. They cover broad ideas, but your courses offer specific technical knowledge that would enhance the learning in their program.”

- Community College Counselor

131 number of staff and partners on average registered for each College Conversation/ Advising Webinar

291 staff and partners attended the 2022 CEP/UCB Office of Undergraduate Admissions College Advising symposium

Program Professional Development

Destination College Advising Corps and Early Academic Outreach Program’s dual mission is to change the face of education by preparing our College Adviser Fellows to be future educators and leaders. College Advising Institute provided a comprehensive and intensive 25 day educational experience that prepared all 59 College Adviser Fellows for the nuanced task of guiding high school students through the college application, financial aid, and decision-making process. Advisers engaged with content that allowed them to build a strong college advising foundation. Ultimately we aimed to focus on both hard and soft skills that would equip our College Adviser Fellows with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide effective college advising services to high school students. CAI is ultimately one of the initial steps the program takes to prepare advisers to guide students through the complex college application process while fostering ethical, culturally sensitive, and professional practices in the advising role.

In addition to the College Advising Institute, we also provided 199 total professional development events for non-advisers with topics such as College Eligibility, College Applications, and Transcript Evaluations. Across these events, we had 753 attendees, ranging from principals and counselors to school site partners.

In 2022-2023, East Bay Solano County Consortium/ Cal-SOAP (EBSCC) operated with a strong focus on providing professional development opportunities for educators and college access professionals and direct service to students throughout the East Bay and Solano County areas. To increase and strengthen overall financial aid access, EBSCC led efforts in supporting district-wide Cal-Grant GPA uploads to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), and provided WebGrants trainings and 5 Financial Aid Line-By-Line trainings in the Fall and Spring semesters, with a total of 150 attendees. EBSCC also coordinated 133 Cash for College workshops to support 1, 500 students complete their financial aid applications throughout Solano, Alameda, and Contra Costa Counties. EBSCC’s direct service efforts continued with our Summer Melt program to ensure the matriculation of college-bound students and assist career/workforce/trade-bound students.

Development

The NAF STEAM Professional Development Workshop was launched in March 2023, hosted by Woven Learning & Technology. NAF Future Ready Scholars @ UC Berkeley’s goal is to engage high school students in science and math, and this workshop taught the importance of student curiosity in learning. Whether it be via traditional classroom instruction, after-school programming, or weekend enrichment experiences, when student curiosity is sparked, learning immediately follows. The workshop explored curiosity as an omnipresent motivation force in our world, specifically in STEM learning environments. Simple resources and instructional strategies were modeled to spark curiosity, case studies were analyzed, and personal stories were shared. An emphasis was also placed on tangible strategies for sparking student curiosity, and how technology may operate as a strategic classroom partner in this process.

The Puente Project statewide office takes great pride in the professional development offerings provided for its practitioners throughout California. Puente’s training teams curate content and curriculum with great intention focusing on culturally relevant, equity-minded, asset-based, heart-centered pedagogy. Puente practitioners benefit from a strong foundation in training and development. Their journey begins months before they begin teaching their first Puente class when they attend a week-long training called Puente Summer Institute (PSI). These educators are then brought together twice yearly for ongoing professional development conferences.

The Puente Project has always strived to stay ahead of the curve and be an early adopter of policies and practices that benefit the student experience. The high school training team has implemented a pilot program that integrated Ethnic Studies into the formal Puente model at 13 California high schools with great success. This is ahead of the CA state mandate (Assembly Bill 101). Also new to the formal offering in the community college realm is the addition of Math and Science (Mas) cohorts. There are currently 12 campuses that have expanded their programs to include Puente MaS and the training team has prepared 20 community college educators to co-coordinate the student experience at these campuses. All Puente counselors, program-wide, are also benefiting from this movement as the training for advocacy and guidance around STEM fields has also expanded.

Partnerships

True to our name, partnerships are both affiliations CEP is actively engaged in and a best practice that we embody throughout our organization. During the 2022-2023 year, CEP had formal partnerships with over 100 high schools, over 80 community colleges, over a dozen community-based organizations, and was actively engaged in over 20 collaboratives.

One new initiative that CEP formally joined was the Bay Area K-16 Collaborative, which was one of the California grants awarded to thirteen CERF regions across the state, and included UC Berkeley, Chabot-Las Positas Community College District, CSU East Bay, San José State, and San Francisco State as Co-PIs.

Together, the Bay Area K-16 Collaborative will focus on student retention and seamless transitions between educational institutions; inclusive front doors and effective onramps to college, including early college preparation for youth; institutional change efforts to reduce barriers to equitable degree completion and career entry; inclusive student supports coordinated across the network of partners including unified school districts, community colleges, universities, and employers; and deeper connections with industry, including the expansion of work-based learning for students.

BY THE NUMBERS

246 partners with middle schools, community colleges, and community organizations

The Bay Area K-16 Collaborative worked on the following goals for the planning year:

• Dedicate time to think through how we support OUR students through organizational culture shift and increased access

• Determine needs and priorities, especially for the Bay’s most vulnerable students, to be addressed in the implementation proposal

• Design Community of Practices by Pathway (Healthcare, Education, and Engineering/Tech) and by topics such as Concurrent Enrollment, Data Agreements, and Work Based Learning while addressing alignment opportunities at systems levels

• Further engage stakeholders as Community of Practice members, including industry partners and employers

• Study promising practices such as the Fresno K-16 Collaborative

UC Berkeley and CEP are proud partners of the Bay Area K-16 Collaborative to accelerate degree completion for students of color and under-resourced students in the Bay Area.

schools, high schools, community based

$250,000

Planning Grant awarded to the Bay Area K-16 Collaborative by the the Foundation for California Community Colleges on November 9, 2022

Campus

In addition to our broader mission to support students in whatever higher education pathway they choose, all of our programs also seek out students who dream of attending and graduating from UC Berkeley and provide the support and resources so they can be strong candidates for admission. We are dedicated to increasing the diversity at UC Berkeley and enriching our campus with the multiple intersectionalities and experiences that our CEP program students bring.

By engaging with communities, addressing educational barriers, and working with students, we aim to pave new pathways to UC Berkeley for underrepresented students. This holistic approach underpins our vision of not only shaping future leaders but also advancing social equity and inclusion, ensuring that UC Berkeley continues to lead as a beacon of opportunity, justice, and innovation in higher education.

BY THE NUMBERS

19.1%

CEP first-year applicant compared to 11.7% rate at UC Berkeley

CEP Berkeley Admits at CEP’s 2023 First-Year Welcome Celebration

Learn more about our Fall 2023 cohort!

CEP is consistently showing that our support impacts campus diversity positively. Examples from the 2023 admissions cycle include:

• CEP African American first-year applicants boasted an admission rate 59.8% higher than non-CEP African American first-year applicants.

• CEP African American transfer applicants boasted an admission rate more than 2x that of non-CEP African American transfer applicants.

• CEP Chicanx/Latinx transfer applicants boasted an admission rate 67.9% higher than non-CEP Chicanx/Latinx transfer applicants.

• CEP Chicanx/Latinx transfer admits were 43.4% more likely to SIR to UC Berkeley than non-CEP Chicanx/Latinx transfer admits.

This positive impact is also seen in CEP’s support of first-generation college students. In 2023, almost 70% of students who were admitted to UC Berkeley from CEP high school and community college programs identify as first-generation, in comparison to 34.4% of non-CEP admits.

applicant admit rate 11.7% non-CEP admit Berkeley

UC Berkeley-bound students were provided intensive 1:1 support to successfully matriculate to camps in the Fall of 2023, and hosted seven Navigating College Success Webinars with an average of 69 students in attendance

Milestones

CEP’s Year of Celebrations:

A Reflection on Significant Milestones

The 2022-23 academic year stands out as a significant period for our department and programs, characterized by numerous achievements and accomplishments. Not every year brings forth a multitude of milestones for our department to commemorate. Recognizing the significance of these major achievements, we find it essential to highlight them.

DCAC’s 15th Year Celebration

UC Berkeley’s Destination College Advising Corps proudly commemorated a significant milestone, celebrating 15 years of dedicated service in transforming the lives of underrepresented, lowincome, and first-generation college-bound students. This achievement highlights the program’s enduring commitment to educational equity and its remarkable impact on increasing college access.

For the past 15 years, DCAC has been a driving force in empowering students on their journey to higher education. Through the invaluable support and guidance provided by its College Adviser Fellows, the program has helped students overcome obstacles, navigate the college application process, and realize their aspirations.

49,200+ seniors served since the program’s inception

74 school partners and communitybased organizations since the program’s inception

320 College Adviser Fellows in 15 years

43,690 college applications submitted over the last 15 years

20th Annual CEP & OUA Symposium

On September, 19th, 2022, the 20th edition of the UC Berkeley Center for Educational Partnerships (CEP) & University of California, Berkeley Office of Undergraduate Admissions College Access Symposium was a resounding success!

This marked a momentous occasion as it was the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic that the CEP & OUA Symposium was held in-person. We were thrilled to host a full-day event filled with enriching professional development, fostering a sense of community, and facilitating meaningful conversations for counselors and college access professionals.

278 counselors and college access professionals in attendance

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109 community partners represented

in-depth professional development workshops presented by college access experts

Puente’s 40th Anniversary

The long-awaited milestone celebration of the Puente Project’s 40th anniversary took place in the midst of a statewide faculty professional development conference held early March, in Riverside, CA.

This conference gathered hundreds of Puente practitioners from middle school, high school, and community colleges throughout California for three days of training workshops, dynamic keynote speakers, and community building. Campuses throughout the state of California have seen student success soar for over 40 years, and The Puente Project continues to grow in numbers and offerings.

540

Puente practitioners and educators in attendance

126 middle school, high school, and community college partnerships

EBSCC’s 45th Annual College Info Day

On October 15th, the much-awaited East Bay Solano County Consortium / Cal-SOAP 45th annual College Information Day unfolded at UC Berkeley! Following two years of virtual hosting, this year’s College Info Day saw the delightful return of 600+ eager students and families, all seeking valuable insights and resources to support their post-secondary educational endeavors.

It was a day filled with empowering knowledge-sharing, providing attendees with the necessary tools to embark on successful educational journeys beyond high school.

600+ students and families in attendance

41 community colleges, colleges, universities, and community organization participants

540 college knowledge workshops over the last 45 years of College Info Days

Your Involvement

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Recognize the champions who make this work possible

Matters

Together, we can build bridges to higher education and create lasting impact.

Be a Changemaker

SHARE OUR RESOURCES

CEP is committed to providing resources that make higher education accessible for all students. Middle school students, high school students, community college students, educators, and families can explore our website and find links to CEP tools and external websites that will help students along their college exploration journey.

AMPLIFY OUR EVENTS

• For students and families, CEP programs host college fairs and college information days that are open to the entire public.

• For educators and college access professionals, CEP offers professional development opportunities including an annual College Access Symposium, college advising online courses, monthly college advising live webinars, and more.

• Stay tuned on our social media for event dates!

PARTNER WITH US

CEP is constantly seeking partnerships and participating in collaborations with college access champions. Let’s work together to make college dreams a reality for students and families!

GIVE TO CEP

• Your gift makes a difference in shaping college-going culture for the students and families we serve through increased opportunities in college experiences. Gifts of any amount have an impact in supporting our students, families, and communities!

• Donate to CEP at give.berkeley.edu/fund/FU0788000

Acknowledgments

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our invaluable partners, generous donors, dedicated school sites, and community colleges for their unwavering support and collaboration. Our work has flourished into what it is today because of each stakeholder’s collective effort and commitment. Together, we have contributed towards a shared goal, demonstrating the power of collaboration in transforming and empowering our students in their educational journeys and beyond.

Despite the achievements we’ve celebrated, we recognize that there is still much more to be done. As we aspire to elevate our work to new heights, we look forward to your continued partnership. Your involvement is instrumental in propelling us forward, and we are confident that, with your support, we can make an even greater impact on the journey ahead.

Thank you for being an integral part of our shared mission. Let’s continue to work together to make college dreams a reality for all our scholars!

CEP’s Budget Breakdown

DONORS

California Department of Education

California Student Aid Comission

Chamberlin Family Foundation

Fund II Foundation

M.R. Macgill and Ho Nam

NAF Future Ready Scholars Program

Oakland Promise

Shortino Family Foundation

Sobrato Philanthropies

Stupski Foundation

The Oakland Public Education Fund

SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTNERS

Alvord USD

Anaheim USD

Antioch USD

Aspire Public Schools

Berkeley USD

Castro Valley USD

Coachella Valley USD

Corona-Norco USD

East Side USD

Emery USD

Hayward USD

Huntington Beach USD

Leadership Public Schools

Los Angeles USD

Mt. Diablo USD

New Haven USD

Newark USD

Oakland USD

Pasadena USD

Pittsburg USD

Riverside USD

Salinas USD

San Jacinto USD

San Jose USD

San Leandro USD

San Lorenzo USD

Summit Public Schools

Vacaville USD

Vallejo USD

Val Verde USD

West Contra Costa USD

Whittier UHSD

Woodland USD

COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Allan Hancock College

American River College

Antelope Valley College

Bakersfield College

Berkeley City College

Butte College

Cabrillo College

Canada College

Cerritos College

Chabot College

Chaffey College

City College of San Francisco

College of Alameda

College of Marin

College of San Mateo

College of the Sequoias

Contra Costa College

Cosumnes River College

Cypress College

De Anza College

Diablo Valley College

East Los Angeles College

El Camino College

Foothill College

Fresno City College

Fullerton College

Gavilan College

Golden West College

Grossmont College

Imperial Valley College

Irvine Valley College

Laney College

Las Positas College

Long Beach City College

Los Angeles City College

Los Angeles Harbor College

Los Angeles Mission College

Los Angeles Pierce College

Los Angeles Southwest College

Los Angeles Trade-Tech College

Los Angeles Valley College

Los Medanos College

Mendocino College

Merced College

Merritt College

MiraCosta College

Mission College

Modesto Junior College

Moreno Valley College

Mt. San Antonio College

Mt. San Jacinto College

Napa Valley College

Norco College

Ohlone College

Orange Coast College

Palo Verde College

Palomar College

Pasadena City College

Porterville College

Reedley College

Rio Hondo College

Riverside City College

Sacramento City College

San Bernardino Valley College

San Diego City College

San Diego Mesa College

San Joaquin Delta College

San Jose City College

Santa Ana College

Santa Rosa Junior College

Sierra College

Skyline College

Solano Community College

Southwestern College

Victor Valley College

West Hills Coalinga & Firebaugh

West Los Angeles College

West Valley College

Yuba College

Seizing

PARTNERSHIPS/SPONSORSHIPS

Assemblywoman Lisa Calderon

California Latino School Boards Association

California State University Campuses

Campaign for College Opportunity

Centro Legal de la Raza

Cesar Chavez Foundation/Los Angeles Supervisor Janice Hahn

East Side Union High School District College Access Programs

Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

Hispanic Lifestyle

National Womens in Transportation Association

Oakland Fund for Children and Youth (OFCY)

Oakland Promise

Pickering Lab

Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning

The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum

Travis Credit Union

UC Berkeley’s Anthropology Department

UC Berkeley’s Earth and Planetary Science Department

UC Riverside

University of California Campuses

University of California P-20 Leadership Council

University of California Transfer Prep Committee

Vacaville Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club

PROGRAMS/PROJECTS

Bay Area K-16 Collaborative

California Education Round Table Intersegmental Coordinating Committee

City College of San Francisco Latino Services Network

City College of San Francisco Metro Transfer Academy

Hayward Promise Neighborhoods

Hispanas Organized for Political Equality

Math, Engineering, Science Achievement Program

Northern California College Promise Coalition

The Puente Project

Richmond Promise

Santa Clara County Office of Education

Spartan East Side Promise Program

UC Berkeley College of Engineering Transfer to Excellence Program

UC Berkeley’s Pre-College Scholars Summer Session

UC Berkeley PoderOso

Umoja Community