Kelly Herrington '96, associate
dean of admissions, has received the Rising Star Award from the National
Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC) for his role as founder and
organizer of Camp College, a program that encourages first-generation, college-bound
high schoolers to “try on” college.
The award was presented recently
at the national meeting of NACAC.
Camp
College, now in its fourth year,
hosted some 60 high schoolers on campus last summer. This year, the program
expanded to include sessions at Niagara
University and Manhattan
College, each of which hosted 60
students.
“There are so many high school
students who don't think college is an option for them,” said Herrington. “This
program has a proven record of success in making college a reality for those
who might not otherwise continue their education after high school.”
The simulated college experience
strives to demystify college life – from academics to social life. Students, chaperones
and mentors attend classes, learn about admissions and financial aid,
participate in parties and sports, eat college food, and sleep in dorm rooms.
To read about this year's Camp
College, visit: http://www.union.edu/N/DS/s.php?s=3850.