POSTSECONDARY SUCCESS LEARNING EXCHANGENOVEMBER 3 , 2011

Bridge Programming“Learning 2 Learn”

A model that bridges Operation Fresh Start to Madison College

What is Bridge Programming?From “Bridge Programs as “Bridges” towards Postsecondary Success and Completion”

Bridge programs are an intervention that fits within the larger framework of support.

Bridge Programs, Support students’ academic development in reading, writing and

math. Help students develop critical college success strategies. Expose students to the postsecondary institution. Help students develop supportive relationships with postsecondary

faculty and staff and other students.

Exercise-Think/Pair/Share

At your table, brainstorm:

Provide examples of what our students need to have in order to help ensure a successful transition into community college and college/developmental course work.

L2L Camp Overview

Staff Development and Camp Roles

TeachingMethods

Guidance and Counseling

Educational Evaluation

Facilitator

Mentor Assessor

High School and Community Staff Training

High SchoolCommunity Based Organizations

Camp Materials

Seedfolks

Monday: HomeworkTuesday: Game – CharadesWednesday: Project PreparationThursday: Session ActivityFriday: Final Presentation

Blackboard Demo

Syllabus Scavenger Hunt

How many points are possible for the Camp Week?

360240120500

How many books are needed for the course?

0123

What facilitation presentation is not covered on Wednesday?

Dreams and Life RolesLearning StylesMotivation and Goal SettingNote Taking – History of MATC

During Community Time, on what day do students do Poster Presentations?

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday

How many points are needed to earn an A at the end of the course?

280500302338360

Assessment

Assessment-SII

Strengths Improvements Insights

Peer Assessment

Camp Assessment

StrengthHaving sessions with students from other communities allowed me to meet more people.Attending the camp really helped build my confidence and skills. I feel better prepared. ImprovementBreakfast should include juice and other beverages. Some of the assignments are repetitive. Eliminate repetition. InsightI have met so many people. On the first day of class, I will not feel like I am alone.I have control over whether or not I am successful.

Verbal SII

Staff meetings Strength: The international students were a real asset

to the camp for diversity, maturity, and allowing the other students to step up and assist them

Improvement: More team building time earlier in the week.

Insight: I discovered a lot about myself as an instructor.

Student Senate

SII

SII on today’s presentation

Handout contains SIIComplete at least one comment for your

assigned strength, improvement, or insightReport out

College Support

Learner Development (Student Services)

Center for College and Career Transitions

Library

Student Development Center

Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Budget and Funding Sources

Total Costs: $39k

Tuition Revenue: $85k

Institution net profit:$46kCost per

student ratio:$512/student

Benefits

• Growth of Staff and Faculty within their roles

• Connection of College Teachers and High Schools

• Connection of College to Community Based Organizations

• Increased Student comfort level and network of friends

• Reduced anxiety on student’s first day of semester classes

• Increased skill base for academic success

• Collaboration among staff/faculty throughout the different departments

• Awareness and use of college resources

• Countless others…

Results

Demographic Information

2006 - 2010Average Enrollment – 142Sections offered – 37Staff/Student Ratio – 1/3Average % Minority Students – 24%

Quantitative Data

Persistence – Positive ImpactSuccess within Camp - ImprovingGPA – Not demonstrating an impact

Operation Fresh Start

Percentage of Students Continuing in CollegeGrowing each year

44% 70% 80%

Qualitative Data - Anecdotal

D’Andre Alexander

• Strengths- Meeting other students- Building a relationship with the faculty and staff- Learning Skills for Academic Success

High School Connections

Began in 200715 High Schools InvolvedAverage of 9 high school teachers per year

Staff Feedback

StrengthsNetworking with ColleaguesWorking more closely with students

Learning new ideas to use in their classrooms

OFS staff L2L Camp

OFS staff go through a two day training in order to be able to participate as staff for the camp.

OFS provides supportive services around the camp model.

College Gateway Contract.

Q & A - Learning to Learn Camp

The Process

External and InternalExternal:

Top down approach. Pitfalls. Continued collaboration and development of

innovative practices through two way feedback.

The Process

Internal: Creating a college going culture. Intake. Gateways and Gateway Zero. Career Clusters.

Exercise-Exit Card

List:3 things learned from today’s workshop2 things you can implement to improve your

existing Bridge Program model, or want to include in your new program model.

1 Question generated by today’s discussion.