Download or read book Determining the Impact of a Summer Bridge Program on Academic Success for First Year College Students written by Mary Christine Medina and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Relationship that Summer Bridge and Non Summer Bridge Participation Demographics and High School Academic Performance Have on First year College Students written by Terence LeRay Vinson and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between participation in the Summer Bridge Program, grade point averages and retention of first-year college students. Additionally, this study examined the differences in grade point averages of college students after their first semester and first-year of college with regard to their enrollment status, gender, race, high school grade point average and standardized test scores from three institutions during the 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 academic years. Six hundred and twenty-eight first-year college students from universities in the southern and northern region of the United States were selected to participate in the study. The data analysis of this study was accomplished through the application of the Analysis of Variance and the Logistic Regression procedures. In addition, post hoc analyses were conducted to determine mean differences among groups. Results indicated that first-year college students who participated in a Summer Bridge Program had similar grade point averages after the first semester of college with those students who did not participate in the Summer Bridge Program. College students who participated and those who did not participate in the Summer Bridge Program had similar grade point averages after their first-year of college Finally, it appeared college students' first-year grade point average was the best predictor of retention.
Download or read book The Impact of a Summer Bridge Program on Academically At risk Incoming First year Freshmen Students written by Shawn A. Boyd and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to determine the impact a Summer Bridge Program had on academically at-risk students who entered their first year of college. Additionally, this study looked at participants’ and non-participants’ involvement in extracurricular activities, students’ sense of belonging to the college, and retention of first-year college students after the first semester. The research was conducted using a mixed-method research design, involving both quantitative and qualitative methods. Significant results were found in Summer Bridge Program participant’s sense of belonging, involvement, and retention. In addition to the quantitative data, the researcher conducted 8 student interviews on the participants’ experience with the Summer Bridge program post Summer Bridge. The study is also beneficial to those seeking to support targeted programs for students who have yet to meet college readiness standards.
Download or read book Developing and Sustaining Successful First Year Programs written by Gerald M. Greenfield and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-07-29 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing and Sustaining Successful First -Year Programs First-year programs and interventions have become critical launching pads for student success and retention in higher education. However, these programs often flounder not because of what they are trying to do, but because of the ways in which they are implemented. Developing and Sustaining Successful First-Year Programs offers faculty, academic administrators, and student affairs professionals a comprehensive and practical resource that includes step-by-step guidance for developing new first-year programs and enhancing existing programs. The book explores the key elements that contribute to sustained student success and the programs that have the capacity to continue to meet student needs while making the most of scarce resources. The authors show how to create and sustain critical partnerships, put in place the needed organizational structures, and include strategies for developing effective assessments and evaluations. Developing and Sustaining Successful First-Year Programs is filled with illustrative examples and profiles of successful programs from a range of institutions that vary in size, type, selectivity, and culture. Examples of common programs and interventions include summer bridge programs, student orientation, first-year seminars, learning communities, residential programs, developmental education, and many more. Based in scholarly literature, theory, and practice, the book highlights the initiatives that facilitate the transition, learning, development, and success of new college students.
Download or read book Laying the Foundation written by Alex Williams (Adjunct professor) and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As increasing numbers of students arrive at college underprepared and under-resourced, summer bridge programs are becoming increasingly popular among higher education institutions as a strategy for helping students transition and succeed in college. At the same time, evaluations have assessed the effectiveness of program implementation. Most evaluations address academic outcomes related to participation in these programs, while few evaluate the social and non-academic aspects of and impacts on these programs. This study explores student perceptions of their own cognitive and non-cognitive skill development during a Summer Bridge Enrichment Program (SBEP) at Roosevelt University, and the ways in which SBEP oriented participants toward positive outcomes. Qualitative interview data from three program cohorts were analyzed. The data highlight the importance of non-academic and social aspects of SBEP in orienting students toward positive academic outcomes. Implications for further research and program implementation are also discussed.
Download or read book The Relationship Between Attendance at a Summer Bridge Program and Academic Performance and Retention Status of First time Freshman Science Engineering and Mathematics Students at Morgan State University an Historically Black University written by John Albert Wheatland (Jr) and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many colleges conduct summer bridge programs to prepare incoming freshmen for matriculation into their institutions. From 1994 to 1998 Morgan State University (MSU) conducted two summer bridge programs for science, engineering, and math (SEM) students, The Alliance for Minority Participation Math Bridge Program and The National Aeronautical Space Administration Morgan Engineering Enrichment Program. This study examined the effects these programs had on students' academic performance and retention in SEM during the first year of college. This study tested five hypotheses that state attending a summer bridge program is a predictor of first year academic performance and retention in SEM, after high school grade point average (GPA), total Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score, and gender are controlled. This causal-comparative descriptive study had a correlational design. A sample of 500 first-time MSU SEM freshmen were randomly selected and their first year academic records were analyzed. Hierarchical linear regression and hierarchical binary logistic regression models were used to test the hypotheses. -- AbThe data analysis did not support the five hypotheses, except for engineering students where attendance at a SEM summer bridge program predicts second semester GPA. But, participants of the bridge programs performed better academically and were retained in SEM at higher rates than non-participants, and 70% of the participants of one program recommended it for other students. High school GPA and total SAT score were found to be predictors of first-year college GPA. High school GPA and first-year college GPA were found to be predictors of retention in SEM for the first year of college. In addition, although females performed better academically than males, they were retained in SEM at identical rates. High school GPA was negatively related to retention in SEM. The literature supported these findings. The implications of this study are: (1) MSU bridge programs could be changed to achieve statistical significance, but practically important results should not be ignored when they occur; (2) high school GPA and SAT scores are valuable indicators of success in SEM; and (3) it is important to identify additional variables significant to African-American students' success in SEM. -- Abstract.
Download or read book Persistence and Success written by Michael S. Malone and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many students start college but fail to persist to degree completion (Kuh, Cruce, Shoup, Kinzie, & Gonyea, 2008). The implications of student attrition are significant for everyone involved (Tinto, 1993), and knowing why students leave college must be balanced with what institutions can do about attrition (Tinto, 2007). The Summer Bridge Program (SBP) is one intervention institutions employ to increase student persistence and success. Studies have examined SBPs as an intervention for populations such as at-risk students (Murphy, Gaughan, Hume, & Moore Jr., 2010; Valentine et al., 2011), underrepresented students (Strayhorn, 2010), and students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (Raines, 2012). This quasi-experimental study addressed two questions: 1. What is the relationship of participation in an SBP and cumulative GPA for first-time college students?, and 2. What is the relationship of participation in an SBP and first to second year persistence for first-time college students? This study employed an ex-post facto quasi-experimental design to test the relationship between academic success and persistence against participation in an SBP. The sample for the study included test groups of first-time college students (N = 77 and N = 120) at a mid-size university in the northeast and randomly selected comparison groups of the same size with a profile similar to that of the test group. The profile was based on student gender, SAT Verbal scores, SAT Mathematics scores, and college affiliation. Data was collected from the institution's main database and analyzed with the assistance of SPSS software. The analysis revealed that SBP participation did not significantly influence GPA or persistence for the 2011 or 2012 groups. When students from one of the university's colleges were disaggregated and analyzed, SBP participation had no influence on GPA; however, for one year SBP participation was significantly correlated for participation. While SBP participation may be valuable for a limited population within the university its application as an intervention for all students is not supported with regard to GPA or persistence.
Download or read book JOURNAL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES IN EDUCATION Vol 7 No 2 2019 written by STAR Editors and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Active Learning written by David W. Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Essence of a College Summer Bridge Program written by Markeda K. Turner and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In efforts to address college attrition and retention concerns, particularly as they relate to underprepared, underrepresented, and first-generation students, a few colleges and universities have created and implemented transition programs for first-year students such as summer Bridge programs (SBPs). SBPs are designed to assist students with transition challenges, enhance academic preparation, and help them achieve equal footing with other students. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of participants in a summer Bridge program developed and implemented by a public Research I Institution in the Midwest. Participants had graduated from the university and were at the time of interview either employed or working toward an advanced degree. Purposeful sampling was used to identify seven participants who had participated in the SBP during the summers of 2008, 2009, and 2010. Two research questions guided this study: 1. How do participants in one SBP describe their experiences in the program? 2. How do they feel those experiences contributed, if at all, to their academic success throughout their college career and following graduation? A multiple case study approach was used to explore the experiences of college graduates who participated in an SBP and reveal experiences that may have contributed to the participants’ academic and professional success beyond college graduation. The feelings, attitudes, and beliefs of seven participants of the SBP were examined through semi-structured interviews. A cross-case analysis revealed thematic constructs of the SBP that are indicators of individual student success. The themes that emerged and are discussed in the study were transition to college, confidence, community, relationships, diversity, and support. Recommendations drawn from study findings are offered to higher education staff and administrators interested in starting or improving summer Bridge or similar programs.
Download or read book Developing and Sustaining Successful First Year Programs written by Gerald M. Greenfield and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-06-26 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing and Sustaining Successful First -Year Programs First-year programs and interventions have become critical launching pads for student success and retention in higher education. However, these programs often flounder not because of what they are trying to do, but because of the ways in which they are implemented. Developing and Sustaining Successful First-Year Programs offers faculty, academic administrators, and student affairs professionals a comprehensive and practical resource that includes step-by-step guidance for developing new first-year programs and enhancing existing programs. The book explores the key elements that contribute to sustained student success and the programs that have the capacity to continue to meet student needs while making the most of scarce resources. The authors show how to create and sustain critical partnerships, put in place the needed organizational structures, and include strategies for developing effective assessments and evaluations. Developing and Sustaining Successful First-Year Programs is filled with illustrative examples and profiles of successful programs from a range of institutions that vary in size, type, selectivity, and culture. Examples of common programs and interventions include summer bridge programs, student orientation, first-year seminars, learning communities, residential programs, developmental education, and many more. Based in scholarly literature, theory, and practice, the book highlights the initiatives that facilitate the transition, learning, development, and success of new college students.
Download or read book The SAGE International Handbook of Educational Evaluation written by Katherine Ryan and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2009-07-15 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together the expertise of top evaluation leaders from around the world, The SAGE International Handbook of Educational Evaluation addresses methods and applications in the field, particularly as they relate to policy- and decision-making in an era of globalization. The comprehensive collection of articles in the Handbook compels readers to consider globalization influences on educational evaluation within distinct genres or families of evaluation approaches. Key Features Discusses substantive issues surrounding globalization, and its implication for educational policy and practice and ultimately evaluation; Includes state-of-the-art theory chapters and method chapters within scientific, accountability-oriented, learning-oriented, and political genres of evaluation approaches; Provides real-world case exemplar chapters to illustrate core concepts within genres; Extends dialogue on controversial topics and contemporary educational evaluation tensions in the context of globalization; Summarizes, by means of an integration chapter, the issues, tensions and dilemmas confronting educational evaluators in an era of globalization. Serving as a state-of-the-art resource on educational evaluation, this volume is designed for graduate students, evaluation scholars and researchers and professional evaluation practitioners with an interest in educational program and policy evaluation.
Download or read book Finding the Why Personalizing Learning in Higher Education written by Margit Misangyi Watts and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-18 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume addresses how we might help students find the "why" of their educational endeavors. The ideas found in this volume range from: changing the perceptions and attitudes of whole communities toward education, retuning the first year experience to give students more opportunities to find meaning in their learning, suggesting new ways of integrating students’ experiences with their learning in core courses, and connecting major initiatives already in place to demonstrate how we might restructure undergraduate education through the content of the curriculum, the way we teach, and our curricular learning experiences. This is the 145th volume of this Jossey-Bass higher education series. It offers a comprehensive range of ideas and techniques for improving college teaching based on the experience of seasoned instructors and the latest findings of educational and psychological researchers.
Download or read book How College Affects Students written by Matthew J. Mayhew and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling analysis of higher education's impact, updated with the latest data How College Affects Students synthesizes over 1,800 individual research investigations to provide a deeper understanding of how the undergraduate experience affects student populations. Volume 3 contains the findings accumulated between 2002 and 2013, covering diverse aspects of college impact, including cognitive and moral development, attitudes and values, psychosocial change, educational attainment, and the economic, career, and quality of life outcomes after college. Each chapter compares current findings with those of Volumes 1 and 2 (covering 1967 to 2001) and highlights the extent of agreement and disagreement in research findings over the past 45 years. The structure of each chapter allows readers to understand if and how college works and, of equal importance, for whom does it work. This book is an invaluable resource for administrators, faculty, policymakers, and student affairs practitioners, and provides key insight into the impact of their work. Higher education is under more intense scrutiny than ever before, and understanding its impact on students is critical for shaping the way forward. This book distills important research on a broad array of topics to provide a cohesive picture of student experiences and outcomes by: Reviewing a decade's worth of research; Comparing current findings with those of past decades; Examining a multifaceted analysis of higher education's impact; and Informing policy and practice with empirical evidence Amidst the current introspection and skepticism surrounding higher education, there is a massive body of research that must be synthesized to enhance understanding of college's effects. How College Affects Students compiles, organizes, and distills this information in one place, and makes it available to research and practitioner audiences; Volume 3 provides insight on the past decade, with the expert analysis characteristic of this seminal work.
Download or read book Making Summer Count written by Jennifer Sloan McCombs and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2011 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Students typically lose knowledge and skills during the summer, particularly low-income students. Districts and private providers can benefit from the evidence on summer programming to maximize program effectiveness, quality, reach, and funding.
Download or read book Decision Making for Student Success written by Benjamin L. Castleman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-03-12 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each year, many students with affordable college options and the academic skills needed to succeed do not enroll at all, enroll at institutions where they are not well-positioned for success, or drop out of college before earning a credential. Efforts to address these challenges have included changes in financial aid policy, increased availability of information, and enhanced academic support. This volume argues that the efficacy of these strategies can be improved by taking account of contemporary research on how students make choices. In Decision Making for Student Success, scholars from the fields of behavioral economics, education, and public policy explore contemporary research on decision-making and highlight behavioral insights that can improve postsecondary access and success. This exciting volume will provide scholars, researchers, and higher education administrators with valuable perspectives and low-cost strategies that they can employ to improve outcomes for underserved populations.
Download or read book Factors that Contribute to Success in a First Year Engineering Summer Bridge Program written by Jeffrey M. Citty and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: This study explored the factors that contributed to the success of a first year engineering summer bridge program designed for all incoming engineering freshman at a southeastern large land-grant research university over the 2007-2010 years. A secondary data source from the College of Engineering's Data Warehouse was used to examine the effects of the engineering summer bridge program. Additionally, characteristics of participants of the engineering summer bridge program were compared with non-participants to investigate if any similarities existed. Moreover, predictors of retention between the participants and non-participants were explored. This study attempted to determine if there were relationships between this intervention and an increase on retention by utilizing predictive and descriptive statistics to explain the phenomena between the two groups. Participation in the summer bridge program was voluntary with 415 students completing the program over the four year period (2007-2010). This data was compared with 3751 non-participants. Utilizing various quantitative methods including logistic regression, results indicated that the engineering summer bridge program was successful in retaining students at a higher rate than the non-participants. Additionally, the students who decided to participate and completed the engineering summer bridge program were significantly different that the non-participants high school grade point average and SAT quantitative scores.
