1. Terrell L. Strayhorn, Ph.D. Associate Professor Joey Kitchen, Marjorie Dorime-Williams, & Todd Suddeth School of Educational Policy & Leadership Higher Education & Student Affairs Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs

2. This research was supported by a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Grant No. EHR- 0747304. Opinions reflect those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the granting agency. Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs

3. Outline of Seminar (4) Method (3) SBP Planning (2) Overview of Webinar Objectives (1) Introductions Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs

4. Outline of Seminar (9) Q&A (8) Conclusions & Implications (7) Highlights from Bridging the Pipeline (6) LEAD Demographics, Assessment, and Outcomes (5) LEAD Program Components & Benefits Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs

5. 1.Identify and describe challenges that students face in terms of academic and social preparation 2.Recall issues that should be considered when planning a summer bridge program 3.Describe why summer bridge programs hold promise for reducing challenges for at-risk students 4.Learn how to design a summer bridge program for college students 5.Name key components of a summer bridge program 6.Identify techniques for assessing summer bridge programs Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs Objectives

6. Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs Planning a New Summer Bridge Program Personnel Funding/Budget Issues Schedule Recruitment and Selection of Students

7. Holistic Selection Criteria Academics Demographic Information Self-reported challenges to college transition (essay) Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs

8. Brief Question Break Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs

9. eadership in a diverse world Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs L A E D xcellence in all endeavors iversity as a core value in our program, the University and in society chievement through academic success What Does LEAD Stand For?

10. LEAD Summer Institute Generally May 30 – July 3 Diverse group of 55 scholars – Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, & Cherokee, NC Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs

11. LSI Program Components English 101 - Basic Composition - Multiple Sections: students mixed with non-UTLSI students English 102 or Psychology 101 -If prior English 101 credit English 103 & 104 -Writing Lab -Provides support for basic composition -Helps improve collegiate style writing

12. Counselor Education 212: Career and Personal Development Three Sections: LSI students only Four themes across sections: 1.Self Awareness 3. Academic Awareness 2.Career Exploration 4. Awareness of Others Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs LSI Courses

13. Benefits of LSI Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs Begin the college transition during the relaxed summer atmosphere Take 7 hours of college credit early English 101 & 103 Counselor Education 212 (Career Development) Math Preparation Courses Living – Learning Community Adjust to residential life Meet fellow freshman just like you

14. Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs Benefits of LSI All tuition, fees, housing, meal plan, and books are covered for LSI Scholars (for summer) Scholars will receive a $1,500.00 grant Social Personal Development Academic Success International & Intercultural Awareness Dimensions Covered

15. Brief Question Break Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs

16. Who Has Participated? …How Have They Fared?

17. Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs 38 Females / 17 Males 45=African American 2=Hispanic American 3=Asian American 2=European American 3=Cherokee Indian Avg. GPA = 3.55 Avg. ACT = 20.4 35 Females / 20 Males 45=African American 3=Hispanic American 3=Asian American 3=European American 1=Cherokee Indian Avg. GPA = 3.56 Avg. ACT = 19.6 Student Demographics 20082009

18. Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs Assessment Levels Primarily qualitative data collected during individual class meetings Class Qualitative and quantitative data collected within a course over the entire summer session Course Primarily quantitative data collected about student experiences throughout the program as a whole Program Retention and achievement data collected about students at various points in their attendance at the university Institution

19. LSI Course Grades Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs

20. Course Level GoalsObjectivesOutcomesMethods Assist with the transition of participating students both socially and academically from high school to college 1. Provide opportunities for safe, comfortable interaction and collaboration among peers within a college classroom. a. Students demonstrate a greater level of comfort with college classroom environment. Reflection papers b. Students identify peers with similar interests and complementary skills. 2. Exemplify appropriate expectations and behaviors within a college classroom. a. Students express a greater understanding of what's expected in a college classroom. In-class activities b. Students are able to interpret a syllabus by identifying expectations for participation and grading.

21. Program Level Social Increased Academic Self-Efficacy Enhanced Academic Skills Knowledge about College Life Academic Sense of Belonging Leadership Among First-time Freshmen Peers Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs

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26. Highlights from Recent Summer Bridge Program Research Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs Summer Bridge Programs

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28. Bridging the Pipeline: Increasing Underrepresented Students' Preparation for College Through a Summer Bridge Program To measure the effect of SBP participation on preparation for college in four areas: 1) Academic self-efficacy 2) Sense of belonging 3) Academic skills 4) Social skills Purpose

29. Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs Bridging the Pipeline: Increasing Underrepresented Students' Preparation for College Through a Summer Bridge Program 1) Summer Bridge positively affects specific academic skills. Examples: Use of technology, Interpreting syllabus 2) Positive beliefs about one’s academic skills and aptitude positively predict first semester grades in college Key Results

30. QUESTIONS? General Discussion Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs

31. For more information, contact: Terrell L. Strayhorn, Ph.D. Associate Professor School of Education Policy & Leadership The Ohio State University (614) 688-8374 strayhorn.3@osu.edu Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs