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

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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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