Terrell L. Strayhorn, Ph.D.

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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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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.
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Bridge Programs
Outline of Seminar
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Outline of Seminar
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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

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Bridge Programs
Planning a New Summer Bridge Program
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Bridge Programs
eadership in a diverse world

What Does LEAD Stand For?
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xcellence in all endeavors
chievement through academic success
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iversity as a core value in our program, the
University and in society
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LEAD Summer Institute
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Bridge Programs

• LEAD Summer Institute
• Generally May 30 July 3
• Diverse group of 55 scholars
• Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville,
  Cherokee, NC

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LSI Courses
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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

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Benefits of LSI
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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

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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

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Bridge Programs
Who Has Participated?
How Have They Fared?
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Student Demographics
2008
2009

• 38 Females / 17 Males
• 45African American
• 2Hispanic American
• 3Asian American
• 2European American
• 3Cherokee Indian
• Avg. GPA 3.55
• Avg. ACT 20.4

• 35 Females / 20 Males
• 45African American
• 3Hispanic American
• 3Asian American
• 3European American
• 1Cherokee Indian
• Avg. GPA 3.56
• Avg. ACT 19.6

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Assessment Levels
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LSI Course Grades
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AVG GPA 3.53  S A B B C C NC
ENGL 101   10 7 15 9 7 3
ENGL 102   1 1        
ENGL 103/104 53            
PSYCH 101     1 1      
CE 212   49 6        
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Course Level
Goals Objectives Outcomes Methods
Assist with the transition of participating students both socially and academically from high school to college 1. Provide opportunities for safe, comfortable interaction and collaboration among peers within a college classroom. a. Students demonstrate a greater level of comfort with college classroom environment. Reflection papers
Assist with the transition of participating students both socially and academically from high school to college 1. Provide opportunities for safe, comfortable interaction and collaboration among peers within a college classroom. b. Students identify peers with similar interests and complementary skills. Reflection papers
Assist with the transition of participating students both socially and academically from high school to college 2. Exemplify appropriate expectations and behaviors within a college classroom. a. Students express a greater understanding of what's expected in a college classroom. In-class activities
Assist with the transition of participating students both socially and academically from high school to college 2. Exemplify appropriate expectations and behaviors within a college classroom. b. Students are able to interpret a syllabus by identifying expectations for participation and grading. In-class activities
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Program Level
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• 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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Summer Bridge Programs
Highlights from Recent Summer Bridge Program
Research
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Bridging the Pipeline Increasing
Underrepresented Students' Preparation for
College Through a Summer Bridge Program
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Bridging the Pipeline Increasing
Underrepresented Students' Preparation for
College Through a Summer Bridge Program
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Bridge Programs
General Discussion
QUESTIONS?
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For more information, contact Terrell L.
Strayhorn, Ph.D. Associate Professor School of
Education Policy Leadership The Ohio State
University [phone] strayhorn.3_at_osu.edu