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Methodical Systems of Access and Transition

Methodical Systems of Access and Transition. UL Professional Symposium 2013. Objectives What does EIP do? Highlight Value to college access programs Spark dialogue to grow web of support. Overview Components Trends Cohort information Tools and Assessment. The Program A Brief Overview.

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Methodical Systems of Access and Transition

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  1. Methodical Systems of Access and Transition UL Professional Symposium 2013

  2. Objectives • What does EIP do? • Highlight Value to college access programs • Spark dialogue to grow web of support • Overview • Components • Trends • Cohort information • Tools and Assessment

  3. The Program A Brief Overview

  4. Purpose Early Identification Program (EIP) is Mason’s college access program which supports the academic, career, and personal/social development of first-generation college-bound students in Northern Virginia. Vision Produce civically engaged first-generation college bound students who value learning and are actively pursuing higher education. Mission EIP’s goal is to improve students’ access to higher education and quality of life by providing academic enrichment, personal development, and community engagement

  5. EIP Overview School Partnerships: • Fairfax County (1987) • Arlington County (1988) • Prince William County (1991) • Falls Church (1998) • Manassas Park (2004) • Manassas City (2004) • Alexandria (2009) LEARN SERVE LEAD

  6. Programmatic Components

  7. Student Demographic

  8. 30+ after-school sites throughout Northern Virginia • EIP Mentors George Mason undergrad and grad students • EIP Teachers Certified instructors within partner school divisions • EIP Staff Outreach Specialists

  9. Weekly site visits • Academic intervention / support • Weekly student progress reports • Attendance & grade monitoring

  10. LEAD and TRACE mentor training Learning Empowerment to Advance and Develop Tailored Readiness for Academic and Career Excellence

  11. Five-session course • Math Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calc/Calc & Statistics • Science Earth Science, Geosystems, Biology, Chemistry & Physics. • Resource for students to gain a firm grasp on STEM concepts • Number of classes per session increased 80%, 2011-12 • Average class size of 25 students – Special Interest Courses

  12. Parent-focused sessions to increase parental involvement, connectedness • Explores a variety of issues, providing meaningful solutions • Strategies for student advocacy & family connections. • Informs parents about the secondary and post-secondary educational systems, equipping them to serve as strong advocates for their students’ needs. • Sessions are offered in English & Spanish.

  13. Identify the nature and importance of civic engagement • Identify and begin to understand their values and what influences their decision-making and thought processes. • Leadership capacity and positive change locally, globally, & online • Learning to live, lead, and serve with a sense of purpose • Characteristics for successful academic and social transition

  14. A three-week academic enrichment program • 400+ students, 2 campuses • Preview of the academic content for upcoming school year • Subjects Math, Science, English, Writing, Computer Technology, and SAT prep. • Workshops Team building, SAT & college prep, career exploration, resume preparation, professional shadowing and social/leadership development programs.

  15. 2012-13, 132 new 8th graders. • Saturday workshops Goal setting and effective study skills. • Parent Strengthening the family workshops • Saturday leadership development and ropes course at The Edge. • Students who successfully complete EIP Prep gain full entrance into EIP as HS students.

  16. Access and Transitional Initiatives • Juniors SAT Prep • Seniors College Prep and Shadowing Day • Seniors Completion of college essay • Seniors Mason Fall Premiere • Seniors Spring FAFSA Workshop. • Juniors & Sophs SAT Testing • 8th graders &Seniors May Graduation Reception

  17. State and National trends American Council on ED. - Approx. 20% of traditional aged undergrads come from families w/ income below $25,000 per year. Advisory Committee on Student Financial Aid – (advises congress on FA policy), Only 54% of High School grads from lowest income families pursue higher ed. • NOVA grad rate 90.7%, VA 88% (Virginia.gov, 2009) • 90% of all 12th graders expect to go to college, but only 53% of 1st generation students actually complete a college degree. (Post Secondary Access and Success for First-Generation College Students, Engle, American Federation of Students)

  18. EIP-Mason Cohort Support Services Inclusive of all EIP graduates admitted and enrolled at Mason. Academic Monitoring Term-by-term grade progression & retention. UNIV 100 Freshman transition course MAP-Works Academic early alert intervention via MAP-Works for all 1st-Year and 2nd-Year students. Training opportunities to serve as EIP mentor. 4 Full – Tuition Scholarships 104 High School Grads 22 Mason Grads 38 Received Financial $upport 50% 3.0+ GPA 90% Enrolled in college Fall 2012 73% 4-year 27% 2-year

  19. Cohort Snapshot Major Distribution n=127 49.4% - 3.0+ GPA 2.92 cohort GPA 92.8% - “Good Academic Standing” 100% first-year retention rate (Fall 2011 Matriculation: Fall 2011-Fall 2012) Fall 2012 Cohort: 100% persistence to Spring 2013

  20. Assessment and Evaluation THE TOOLS

  21. Assessment Tools • Pearson product, web-based student information system. • Administrative dashboard access, in addition to portals for teachers, parents & students. • Integrated attendance, faculty, and parent management and • Reporting capabilities

  22. Assessment & Evaluation • Weekly, 6-Week, Annual UL Reporting • Annual Program Assessment Survey Analysis • Summer Academy Assessment Analysis • Program Assessment – Student, Teacher, Mentor • Teacher and Mentor Observations • Summer Academy and AMP In-Service Mentor Training • Summer Academy and MSPA Teacher Training • Senior Exit Interview

  23. DATA & Numbers impact

  24. 3-Year Impact

  25. Sample Math Impact 100-90 89-75 74-50 49-0 Highly prepared Well Prepared Prepared Not Prepared 2011-2012 Academic Progress Summer Academy Well Prepared 40% PREPARED 28% HIGHLY PREPARED 16% NOT PREPARED 16% 56% Well Prepared+

  26. Sample Science Impact 100-90 89-75 74-50 49-0 Highly prepared Well Prepared Prepared Not Prepared 2011-2012 Academic Progress Summer Academy Prepared 45% WELL PREPARED 27% HIGHLY PREPARED 16% NOT PREPARED 12% 43% Well Prepared+

  27. Sample English Impact 100-90 89-75 74-50 49-0 Highly prepared Well Prepared Prepared Not Prepared 2011-2012 Academic Progress Summer Academy Highly Prepared 54% WELL PREPARED 28% PREPARED 18% 82% Well Prepared+

  28. Direct Student Contact Impact 563 Mason EIP Cohort Visits 370 Power Aid Attendees 2,562Likert Scale Teacher Satisfaction 2,599 AMP Visits 64 Study Buddy Hrs 2,562 Face-to-Face Outreach 111 EIP Prep 1st Weekend Event Attendees 80 STF Workshop Attendees 66 Seniors/Parent to Mason Preview 6,351 Direct Student Contacts

  29. EIP Staff Contacts @MasonEIP

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