for the 2009 – 2010 Academic Year
Scholar’s Profiles
Saint Leo University is pleased to announce the Goizueta Scholars for the 2010 – 2011 academic year is composed of twenty-nine students of which twelve are females and fifteen are males. The ethnic demographic of the Goizueta Scholars is one hundred percent Latino/Hispanic.
Saint Leo University Goizueta Scholars for 2010 – 2011 include:
Twenty-seven Goizueta Scholars have been awarded $2,500 each for the 2010 – 2011 academic year.
Description of recruitment strategies Similar to previous years, Saint Leo University engages in recruiting efforts to build a significant inquiry pool throughout our key geo-demographic markets. Within these markets are concentrated populations of Hispanic students (i.e. Florida, New York, etc.) where Saint Leo actively markets and promotes the Goizueta Scholars Program. Admission counselors use a personalized recruitment approach based on a prospective student’s academic interests, geographic location, heritage and extracurricular/athletic activities and interests. Many applicants are invited for a campus visit which is personally hosted by current Goizueta Scholars so they can experience Saint Leo first hand.
Description of retention strategies The Goizueta Scholars at Saint Leo University enjoy a supportive environment in which students can share their challenges and accomplishments. In order to maintain their scholarships the Goizueta Scholars must sustain good academic standing as well as attend weekly meetings, take an active role in two campus-wide community service days held each year, attend student activity fairs and leadership retreats. They are also obligated to join at least one student club/organization and assist with planning events during Latino History Month which celebrates Hispanic Cultural heritage and culture on campus.
Description of personnel/resources The following individuals were responsible during 2009 – 2010 for the development and implementation of the programmatic elements of the Goizueta Scholars Program and have direct contact with the Goizueta Scholars:
Status of efforts Nine new Goizueta scholars have joined Saint Leo for the 2010-2011 school year. As of the beginning of the 2010-2011 academic year, nineteen Goizueta Scholars have graduated; twenty-seven students are currently enrolled and twenty-two students have withdrawn from the university. When contacted, several of the students who withdrew from the University, have cited the economic downtown as the primary reason for not returning to Saint Leo.
Admission process for the scholarship recipients Goizueta applicants are recommended by admission representatives for entry to Saint Leo. In addition to qualifying grade point averages and standardized test scores, other eligibility criteria include:
Current Student Enrollment and Ethnic Demographics The following numbers reflect the university college in Saint Leo, Florida only (i.e., traditional age, day program):
Collaborations To heighten the program’s visibility and to assist with recruiting and retaining Hispanic/Latino students, the Goizueta Scholars have undertaken several activities, such as:
