Section 9058 - Evaluation CriteriaAuthority staff will evaluate each Application Form based on the following factors.
(a) Program effectiveness (Maximum eighty (80) points). Applicants shall be awarded points based on how well the Grant funds would do any or all of the following:
1. Enhance or develop an existing program or develop a proposed program. Applicants are encouraged to establish partnerships with education consortiums, existing academic preparation programs, or businesses to help reach as many low income and very low income students as possible. (5 points).2.a. Inform pupils attending a Qualified School of the benefits of, and the requirements for, higher education,b. Prepare these pupils for college entrance, orc. Advance the academic standing of these pupils. (Total 15 points).
3. Provide academic assistance services to low income students. Criteria may include the number of hours of service provided per student and the number of students served. (15 points).4. Provide academic assistance services to very low income students. Criteria may include the number of hours of service provided per student and the number of students served. (15 points).5. Provide academic assistance services in geographic areas that are not currently being served by similar eligible programs. (15 points).6. Provide academic assistance services to Qualified Schools, taking into consideration whether schools being served are located in a Low Income Area, or Very Low Income Area, and whether, where applicable, the percentage of pupils who graduate from the school are eligible for admission to the California State University or the University of California is below the statewide average according to the most recent information from the California Postsecondary Education Commission. (15 points)(b) Commitment of the Applicant to the success of the program (Maximum of twenty (20) points). Points shall be awarded on the basis of how well the Applicant does any or all of the following: 1. Commits its own funds, or funds obtained from other sources, to the program. Criteria will include, but are not limited to, the level and scope of services in relation to the Private College's size. (10 points)2. Provides need-based financial assistance to students who could not otherwise afford to attend the Applicant's institution. Criteria will include the level and scope of assistance in relation to the Private College's size. (10 points)3. Clearly states in the application the program's goals and objectives and the method of assessment used to determine the effectiveness of the program (Required, but no points awarded).(c) Program feasibility (Maximum sixty (60) points). (Points may be awarded under either paragraph (1) or (2)). 1. Applicants shall be awarded points based on how well Applicants demonstrate readiness and feasibility for new eligible programs including: A. A timeline of program development, including the date program services are expected to begin. (Required, but no points awarded).B. Budget projections for five years and budget assumptions. Feasibility study, if available. (Required, but no points awarded).C. A demonstration that the Private College can financially support the program for a minimum of five years, commencing with the fiscal year during which the grant is funded. (10 points)D. A demonstration that the program is ready to be implemented. (10 points)E. A demonstration that the program is well structured. Criteria may include 1) the adequacy of staffing for the type of program and the projected number of students to be served, 2) the experience and expertise of program staff and management, 3) how well the Private College identifies the needs of the pupils to be served and monitors their progress, 4) and how well the program includes new and innovative ways to promote access and opportunity for all students. (20 points)F. A demonstration that the Private College has experience in administering a similar program (20 points). Up to 20 points may be awarded if the Applicant can demonstrate they have had success in administering similar programs or have hired personnel that have been involved in successful programs administered at other colleges.2. Applicants shall be awarded points based on how well Applicants demonstrate ongoing feasibility for existing programs, including: A. The date that program services began. (Required, but no points to be awarded).B. A demonstration that the program identifies student needs and monitors student progress. (30 points).C. A demonstration that the program has an demonstrated record of success. Criteria may include, but are not limited to, improvement of student SAT scores, high school graduation rates, or college acceptance rates in the Qualified Schools the Private College serves (30 points).3. If outside funding sources other than the Grant are required to fund the program, the Applicant shall provide an approval or commitment letter from the other funding sources, confirming that the funding is secured and available in accordance with the program timeline and budget (20 points will be deducted if documentation is not provided).4. Sources and uses of funds: The Applicant shall detail all sources of funds needed to operate the proposed program. For existing programs, the Applicant shall detail the Actual Expenditures for Program in the Most Recent Year and the dollar amount budgeted for the next four years. For new programs, the Applicant shall detail the dollar amount budgeted for the next five years. (Required, but no points are awarded for this section).
5. Financial capacity: Authority staff will review the most recent audited financial statements of the Applicant to ensure the Applicant is financially sound. (No points are awarded for this section). The Applicant may be disqualified based on lack of financial strength or soundness. Criteria may include profitability and strength of balance sheet.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, § 9058
1. New section filed 10-27-2005; operative 10-27-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 43). Note: Authority cited: Sections 94140 and 94215.7, Education Code. Reference: Sections 94215, 94215.3 and 94215.7, Education Code.
1. New section filed 10-27-2005; operative 10-27-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 43).