LeRoy Peters, M.A.

Established 7 new educational and wraparound service sub-divisions, supporting academic well-being, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and college/career development for diverse student populations.

Forged over 13 strategic partnerships with regional educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and CTE industry stakeholders since 2019, significantly expanding student success initiatives.

Drove a 65.2% increase in college enrollment and a 34.8% rise in CTE placement opportunities by cultivating robust partner networks and expanding partner-driven opportunities.

Increased college enrollment likelihood by 50-64% for students participating in 7U college campus tours and boosted awareness of college/CTE pathways by over 35% through structured experiences.

Reduced high school dropout rates by 27% and improved post-secondary/workforce readiness through targeted PreCollege and CTE outreach initiatives, as reported by district MTSS administration.

Secured over 4 contracts with secondary and post-secondary institutions and subsidiaries, generating revenue for workforce development and supplemental outreach support.

Managed a $576,440 federal Upward Bound Program Grant, ensuring fiscal responsibility and programmatic compliance with U.S. Department of Education guidelines.

Contributed to the successful renewal of the Upward Bound Project Grant for an additional five-year cycle, securing continued federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education.

Exceeded annual enrollment targets by recruiting 130 low-income, first-generation, and academically at-risk students into the TRIO Upward Bound Program.

Cultivated strategic community partnerships, onboarding 3 additional underserved target schools into the PNW TRIO UB new grant cycle.

Achieved an 81% postsecondary enrollment rate for UB 12th-grade participants, exceeding the USDOE benchmark of 70%, and ensured 99% of students advanced to the next grade level or graduated.

Improved academic performance for 77% of UB students in AP/Honors courses, with many maintaining a GPA of 2.5+, surpassing the USDOE benchmark of 48%.

Co-managed a $327,000 TRIO ETS annual project budget, ensuring meticulous monitoring of expenditures and compliance with institutional and U.S. Department of Education guidelines.

Achieved successful completion of the first-year TRIO ETS audit by meticulously compiling APR data, validating participant eligibility, and maintaining accurate records for audit verification.

Recruited 500 eligible ETS participants, meeting federal and institutional mandates for underserved student populations during project fiscal years.

Facilitated the establishment of community educational partnerships with 3 secondary schools within the Joliet Junior College district community.

Achieved 100% secondary school persistence for non-seniors, surpassing the USDOE benchmark of 93%, and attained a 99% secondary school graduation rate, exceeding the 84% benchmark.

Increased senior completion of rigorous academic programs to 77%, exceeding the USDOE benchmark of 46%, and achieved a 92% postsecondary enrollment rate for graduates.

Managed a caseload of 63 students, delivering comprehensive advising, tutoring, workshops, and enrichment activities to enhance academic success and resource access.

Implemented an Early Intervention Success System utilizing predictive analytics to identify at-risk students, enabling proactive intervention and contributing to decreased time-to-degree.

Improved academic performance for 74% of UB project participants, with an average cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher annually.

Achieved 100% secondary school retention and graduation for UB participants, exceeding USDOE benchmarks of 95% retention and 30% graduation.

Guided 63% of UB participants to complete rigorous AP/Honors secondary school programs, effectively preparing them for post-secondary enrollment.

Facilitated 81% postsecondary enrollment for UB seniors by fall graduation, surpassing the USDOE benchmark of 65%, and tracked 81% of participants attaining a degree within six years.

Increased Hispanic and multiracial student enrollment in the UB program by 170% (from 10 to 27), significantly boosting program diversity.

Achieved a 59% enrollment growth for 9th and 10th graders (from 19 to 32) through targeted UB program recruitment strategies.

Improved instructional performance for UB teachers through coaching, feedback, and skill-building, leading to enhanced learning proficiencies in AP/Honors courses for 84% of student participants.

Recruited, onboarded, and trained a dedicated team of professional staff, tutors, and mentors to deliver comprehensive academic, college, and career readiness support to UB student participants.

Served as the primary liaison between the college, TRIO program, and community partners, representing the program at events and school visits.