Dr. Karrie G. Dixon Associate Vice President
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The University of North Carolina General Administration
Dr. Karrie G. DixonAssociate Vice President
UNC Academic Summer Bridge Retention Programs
The University of North Carolina General Administration
Program Purpose
Designed for recent high school graduates
Intensive, “boot camp” structured program
“Bridge” students into the fall semester and introduce a foundation for student success
The University of North Carolina General Administration
Program Design
Student must be admissible to the host UNC campus
Required to participate in a 5 or 6 week intense summer residential program
Program is NOT remedial and/or developmental in design
The University of North Carolina General Administration
Program Design
Must complete a college level Math and English course (6 credits) with a grade of “C” or higher in each course
Students receive mandatory academic support
Monitored through graduation by host campus and UNC GA.
The University of North Carolina General Administration
UNC Academic Summer Bridge Retention Programs
5 SB programs across the UNC system: Panelists:
• Dr. David Hood, North Carolina Central University Aspiring Eagles Academy
• Deana Johnson, UNC PembrokeRaising the BAR
• Dr. Wanda Lester, NC A&T State University Aggie Impact Scholars
ASPIRING EAGLES ACADEMY
(AEA)2011-2012
The primary purpose of the Aspiring Eagles Academy (AEA) is to provide freshmen students who have been admitted to North Carolina Central University (NCCU) with an academically based enrichment program that will strengthen students’ ability to persist, prepare students to think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, and navigate the network and climate of NCCU.
PURPOSE OF AEA
Undergraduate AdmissionsLetter Mailed to Students Who Met the
CriteriaApplicationParental CommitmentPersonal InterviewNotification of Acceptance
SELECTION PROCESS
While, the primary focus of the AEA Bridge Program is to strengthen students’ ability to experience academic success, the program also focuses on the growth and development of the whole student.
PROGRAM DESIGN
Accurate Placement in Math and English (ACCU Placer)
Mandatory and Structured Homework, Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction (Math) Time
Nightly Meeting With Peer Mentor Weekly Engagement Sessions Reading Enrichment Science Enrichment Healthy Eagles Always Thrive (H.E.A.T.) On-Campus and Off-Campus Cultural Experiences Academic Community Service Learning Project
HOW DOES NCCU DO THIS?
Peer Mentoring• Selection• Responsibilities
AEA Living Learning Community• Global Citizenship• Common Residential Assignment• Common Core Courses
What Should My Campus Consider Implementing From The NCCU Model?
Personal Interviews (before program admissions)
Mandatory CurfewMandatory and Structured
Homework/Study TimeCultural Enrichment ActivitiesCollaborations and Partnerships with other
campus programs and offices
AEA Best Practices
21 females (7 first generation)17 males (11 first generation)38 participants (100 %) enrolled fall 201136 participants (90 %) enrolled spring 2012
AEA Profile/Data
Operations• Program Dates• Waiting List• Daily Schedule• Staffing
Academic• Selection of Instructors• Comprehensive Overview
LESSONS LEARNED
Academic• Tutorial Services, Supplemental Instruction and Writing
Studio • SmartThinking, a 24 hour online tutoring service. • Grades First • Assigned Common Academic Counselor • Common University College Academic Advisor. • Academic Coach (Attend a minimum of 3
Homework/Study Hall each week) Non Academic Support
Counseling Center Residential Life Student Health Services
Continued Support for AEA Participants
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Raising the BAR (Braves Academic Readiness)Summer Bridge Program
Raising the BAR (Braves Academic Readiness)
“My experience in the Raising the BAR Program at UNCP was amazing. It prepared me for my future.” - Alexandria Locklear, Pembroke, NC
Objective 1 – Summer Curriculum/Program Students enrolled in 7 semester
hours of general education credit courses with committed faculty and extra support. ENG 1050 – Composition I Math 1050 – Introduction to College
Mathematics PED 1010 – Wellness and Fitness
In addition, students participated in a wide range of academic success seminars, activities, and technology training sessions.
Objective 2 – Connection toUNCP Resources/Services Library’s Information Literacy
Program Center for Academic Excellence
(CAE) Center for Community and Civic
Engagement Common Reading Symposium
Objective 3 – Fall Semester Support English Classes and Writing Labs Supplemental Instruction in Gen.
Education Cohort Classes Freshman Seminar 1000 - Service
Learning
Accomplishments More students retained in Summer 2011 than
Summer 2010 and further development of learning community concept
Increased Engagement with UNCP(based on Student Surveys and Feedback)
Strong Academic Performance After the fall semester 2011, 57% of
students in Raising the BAR had GPA’s above a 2.5, and of those, 26% had GPA’s of 3.0 or higher.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Program Design“This is what successful Aggies do . . .”
Heightened focus on both academic and affective domains
Both domains integrated as the program’s scaffold
Six-week residential program based on the “House” model
Continual “Recalibration”
Modeling and applying habits of success
Leveraging resources
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Participant Demographics
• 40 students selected from about 180 from 24 counties
• 24 females/16 males
• Admitted students
• GPA 2.5 to 3.9
• SAT 750 to 820
• 30 of the 40 eligible for TRiO Student Support Serv.
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Academic ComponentsDesigned to Instruct and Support
• English, math, and university orientation• Diagnostic testing • Small class sizes• Course alignment • “Office Hours”• Professional Tutors• Evening Library Hours• Modeling/applying
success habits• Academic Advising
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Collaborations Several campus units were
instrumental to successful execution of AISP
» Office of the Provost
» Student Affairs
» TRiO Student Support Services
» NC-LSAMP
» Summer School
» Office of Undergraduate Admissions
» Registrar
» Financial Aid
» Residential Life & Housing
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Non-state Funded Professional/Social Components
Starbucks Breaks Trip to Georgia
Aquarium Ebenezer Baptist
Church Dinner with Atlanta
Alumni Gate City Annual
Cookout Student Affairs Activities
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Program Results
Summer Bridge All 40 completed the program/all 40 returned for the fall semester 40 earned a C or higher in English/36 earned a C or higher in math
Fall Semester 3.0 or Better 13 2.5 – 2.9 16 2.0 – 2.49 8 Good Standing 37 Academic Probation 3
The University of North Carolina General Administration
UNC Academic Summer Bridge Retention Programs
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