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Terrell L. Strayhorn , Ph.D. Associate Professor

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

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Terrell L. Strayhorn , Ph.D. Associate Professor

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

  2. Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs 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.

  3. Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs Outline of Seminar

  4. Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs Outline of Seminar

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

  6. Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs Planning a New Summer Bridge Program

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

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

  10. LEAD Summer Institute 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

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

  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 • Dimensions Covered

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

  16. Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs Who Has Participated? …How Have They Fared?

  17. Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs Student Demographics 2008 2009 • 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

  18. Assessment Levels Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs

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

  20. Course Level

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

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

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

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  28. Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs Bridging the Pipeline: Increasing Underrepresented Students' Preparation for College Through a Summer Bridge Program

  29. Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs Bridging the Pipeline: Increasing Underrepresented Students' Preparation for College Through a Summer Bridge Program

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

  31. Promoting Access and Success through Summer Bridge Programs 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

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