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College Readiness & Program Quality Session for Health Sciences Academy

Join us in June 2019 for an informative session focusing on Academy Goals, Summer Bridge Registration, Course Rigor, and more. Prepare students for high-demand careers in health sciences, with opportunities for certifications, internships, and college readiness initiatives. Learn about existing pathways and new programs, such as Biomedical Informatics and Sports Medicine. Enhance academic rigor through GW DE Courses and ensure transferability of credits. Participate in research and evaluation to assess program quality and student outcomes. Discover the Healthcare Education & Workforce Pipeline supported by educational partners. Register now and secure your spot for a successful future in health sciences.

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College Readiness & Program Quality Session for Health Sciences Academy

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  1. Student-Parent Commitment Session June 2019

  2. Agenda • Academy Goals & Pathways • Summer Bridge & Course Registration • Course Rigor, Transferability & Withdrawl • Research & Evaluation

  3. Academy Goals • Prepare students for high-demand, high-wage and high-skill careers in health and medical sciences • Grow the number of industry certifications awarded to high school students • Provide internships, mentorships, clinical and cooperative experiences • Increase program completion, graduation rates, college readiness and transition to postsecondary education • Reduce proportion of students requiring remediation in college

  4. Seven Pathways Existing • Surgical Medical Sciences • Nursing New • Biomedical Informatics • Sports Medicine • Emergency Medical Services • Pharmacy • Medical Laboratory Sciences

  5. College Readiness: Summer Bridge Dates: July 8-19, 2019 Location:TC Williams High School3330 King StreetAlexandria, VA 22302 Time: Morning Session- 7:25 a.m.-10:40 a.m.       Mid Day Session- 11:00 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Late Afternoon- 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Fridays: 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. (All Students)

  6. Summer Bridge Activities • Apply to GW • Need non-ACPS Email Account • Create GW Email & Blackboard Account • Practice using Blackboard • College Research & Writing Sessions • Group Me • Career Speakers (Biot Tech Form) • Field Trip: July 12th (Need Signed Form) • Career Showcase: July 19th • Online Option

  7. TC Course Registration • Students new to ACPS • Sample Schedule • Ability to do multiple programs • Summer School

  8. Academic Support & Success • Progress Monitoring • Intervention Plan • Advisory • Building Better Futures & other supports • Dedicated Counselor 10-12 • Drop or Withdraw

  9. Academic Rigor: GW DE Courses To ensure program quality and academic integrity: • Dual enrollment (DE) courses will meet the same level and rigor as courses taught on GW’s campus • DE students are held to postsecondary expectations • Courses offered as hybrid and Blackboard is the LMS • Follow College Deadlines for assignment due dates • Assessment - College level • GW & ACPS grades are independent and may differ • Students must earn a C (73%) or better to continue in program

  10. Transcripts & Transferability GW Transcripts • DE courses generate college grades and transcript Transferability • Credits usually accepted as elective college credits • DE credit transferability is variable based on; • postsecondary institutions • college major GW SMHS guarantees transferability & guaranteed admission to BSHS degrees

  11. Research & Evaluation • Assess student performance and program quality • Evaluate student outcomes • Educational Research • Consent & Assent Process

  12. HEALTH CAREERS OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (HCOP) • GW received a training grant from HRSA in 2018 • HCOP strives to create a future generation of health professionals from diverse backgrounds to provide culturally-competent care for unserved and underserved populations in our region • Federal support will be used to support the Governor’s Academy of Health Sciences • Student stipends, scholarships, technology, research HRSA=U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration

  13. HEALTHCARE EDUCATION & WORKFORCE PIPELINE • Educational partners include George Washington, Alexandria City Public Schools, NOVA Community College, Montgomery College, and Prince George’s County Community College

  14. CONSENT/ASSENT PROCESS Refer to Informed Consent & Privacy Authorization Form • The research supports the HCOP pipeline project • Participation is voluntary • Participation involves these activities: • Completing surveys related to the Academy • Joining small group discussions led by faculty • Completing questionnaire that explores student attitudes about caring for underserved populations • Taking a computer-based assessments called Implicit Association Tests that measure hidden biases.

  15. INSTRUMENTS • Health Professional Students’ Attitudes Toward the Underserved (HSATU) • Interprofessional Attitudes Scale (IPAS) • Project Implicit Mental Health (IAT) • Project Implicit Social Attitudes (IAT)

  16. QUESTIONS? • Turn In Forms • Online Information • Apply to GW • T-Shirt

  17. CONTACTS Michele Coffman Dual Enrollment & Academy Coordinator michele.coffman@acps.k12.va.us Linda Zanin Director of Strategic Partnerships lzanin@gwu.edu Reamer Bushardt Senior Associate Dean & Principal Investigator (HCOP) rbushardt@gwu.edu

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