“Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up” (Thomas Edison)

Every 29 seconds a student drops out of school resulting in 1 million dropouts yearly.

Fact only 12 out of 100 Tennessee students graduate from college.

 

This startling statistic illustrates the need for the Annual Project Save-A-Student Leadership and Training Program and the post conference Educational Speaker Series and Academic Case Management Services.

Since February 2002, the EEOG has continually progressed in the area of student development and implementation of innovative educational initiatives. These initiatives have not only reduced the educational disparities plaguing at-risk student populations but they have also resulted in focusing on rebuilding the fabric of our community. Our programs provide students with confidence, knowledge, and a positive attitude necessary for their success. To achieve our objectives and goals, we provide the following services to each participant:

1. EEOG Annual Project Save-A-Student Leadership Training Conference
2. Academic Case Management Services 
3. Keys To Success Monthly Educational Speakers Series

The EEOG stands apart from other organizations by providing “at-risk” student populations with information and support necessary to ensure successful matriculation through school as well as success beyond graduation. The EEOG achieves these outcomes by addressing common challenges which derail student success, including: 1. Financial and Money Management; 2. Mental and Physical Health and Wellness; 3. Academic Support; 4. Legal Matters; and Resiliency (i.e., comportment, interpersonal communication, etc.) and 5. Peer Pressure.

Deliverables

To achieve its objectives and goals, the EEOG provides the following services (i.e., deliverables):

 

1. EEOG Annual Project Save-A-Student Leadership and Conference, a three-day symposium inclusive of 20 interactive workshops presented by leading business, academic and civic professionals. Workshops cover issues relevant to the academic, professional and personal success of students. In addition to workshops, the conference provides a job fair, plenary sessions, and networking opportunities for students and sponsoring organizations.

2. Keys To Success Educational Speaker Series is an exciting ten-month series, offered through 3 ½ hour monthly sessions, to help students maximize their potential.  Participating students develop a comprehensive action plan identifying academic, professional, and personal goals, including timelines for achievement.  The speaker series, featuring high achieving business and civic leaders and educators, is designed to keep students enthusiastic and eager to learn the vast opportunities that them.
    
3. EEOG Academic Case Management Services – The EEOG provides conference attendees additional support through academic advisors. Our academic advisors maintain contact with the students via quarterly advising calls and e-mail list-serves throughout the academic year to reaffirm the student’s commitment. They reinforce the EEOG’s mission and principles of student success; assess individual student needs, provide information and tailor strategies to successfully address identified challenges. Our academic advisors maintain academic case files on all students and assess longitudinally academic, professional, and personal achievement and success.