Download - Methodical Systems of Access and Transition
Methodical Systems of Access and Transition
UL Professional Symposium 2013
Objectives
•What does EIP do?
•Highlight Value to college access programs
•Spark dialogue to grow web of support
Overview
•Components•Trends•Cohort information•Tools and Assessment
The Program
A Brief Overview
PurposeEarly Identification Program (EIP) is Mason’s college access program which supports the academic, career, and personal/social development of first-generation college-bound students in Northern Virginia.
Vision
Produce civically engaged first-generation college bound students who value learning and are actively pursuing higher education.
Mission
EIP’s goal is to improve students’ access to higher education and quality of life by providing academic enrichment, personal development, and community engagement
EIP Overview
School Partnerships:
•Fairfax County (1987)
•Arlington County (1988)
•Prince William County (1991)
•Falls Church (1998)
•Manassas Park (2004)
•Manassas City (2004)
•Alexandria (2009)
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Programmatic Components
Student Demographic
• 30+ after-school sites throughout Northern Virginia
• EIP Mentors George Mason undergrad and grad students
• EIP Teachers Certified instructors within partner school divisions
• EIP Staff Outreach Specialists
• Weekly site visits
• Academic intervention / support
• Weekly student progress reports
• Attendance & grade monitoring
• LEAD and TRACE mentor training
Learning
Empowerment to
Advance and
Develop
Tailored
Readiness for
Academic and
Career
Excellence
• Five-session course
• Math Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calc/Calc & Statistics
• Science Earth Science, Geosystems, Biology, Chemistry & Physics.
• Resource for students to gain a firm grasp on STEM concepts
• Number of classes per session increased 80%, 2011-12
• Average class size of 25 students – Special Interest Courses
• Parent-focused sessions to increase parental involvement, connectedness
• Explores a variety of issues, providing meaningful solutions
• Strategies for student advocacy & family connections.
• Informs parents about the secondary and post-secondary educational systems, equipping them to serve as strong advocates for their students’ needs.
• Sessions are offered in English & Spanish.
• Identify the nature and importance of civic engagement
• Identify and begin to understand their values and what influences their decision-making and thought processes.
• Leadership capacity and positive change locally, globally, & online
• Learning to live, lead, and serve with a sense of purpose
• Characteristics for successful academic and social transition
• A three-week academic enrichment program
• 400+ students, 2 campuses
• Preview of the academic content for upcoming school year
• Subjects Math, Science, English, Writing, Computer Technology, and SAT prep.
• Workshops Team building, SAT & college prep, career exploration, resume preparation, professional shadowing and social/leadership development programs.
• 2012-13, 132 new 8th graders.
• Saturday workshops Goal setting and effective study skills.
• Parent Strengthening the family workshops
• Saturday leadership development and ropes course at The Edge.
• Students who successfully complete EIP Prep gain full entrance into EIP as HS students.
Access and Transitional Initiatives
• Juniors SAT Prep
• Seniors College Prep and Shadowing Day
• Seniors Completion of college essay
• Seniors Mason Fall Premiere
• Seniors Spring FAFSA Workshop.
• Juniors & Sophs SAT Testing
• 8th graders &Seniors May Graduation Reception
State and National trends
American Council on ED. - Approx. 20% of traditional aged undergrads come from families w/ income below $25,000 per year.
Advisory Committee on Student Financial Aid – (advises congress on FA policy), Only 54% of High School grads from lowest income families pursue higher ed.
• NOVA grad rate 90.7%, VA 88%
(Virginia.gov, 2009)
• 90% of all 12th graders expect to go to college, but only 53% of 1st generation students actually complete a college degree.
(Post Secondary Access and Success for First-Generation College Students, Engle, American Federation of Students)
EIP-Mason Cohort
Support Services Inclusive of all EIP graduates admitted and enrolled at Mason.
Academic Monitoring Term-by-term grade progression & retention.
UNIV 100 Freshman transition course
MAP-Works Academic early alert intervention via MAP-Works for all 1st-Year and 2nd-Year students.
Training opportunities to serve as EIP mentor.
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Cohort Snapshot
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49.4% - 3.0+ GPA
2.92 cohort GPA
92.8% - “Good Academic Standing”
100% first-year retention rate (Fall 2011 Matriculation: Fall 2011-Fall 2012)
Fall 2012 Cohort: 100% persistence to Spring 2013
Major Distribution
Assessment and Evaluation
THE TOOLS
Assessment Tools
•Pearson product, web-based student information system.
•Administrative dashboard access, in addition to portals for teachers, parents & students.
•Integrated attendance, faculty, and parent management and
•Reporting capabilities
Assessment & Evaluation
• Weekly, 6-Week, Annual UL Reporting
• Annual Program Assessment Survey Analysis
• Summer Academy Assessment Analysis
• Program Assessment – Student, Teacher, Mentor
• Teacher and Mentor Observations
• Summer Academy and AMP In-Service Mentor Training
• Summer Academy and MSPA Teacher Training
• Senior Exit Interview
DATA & Numbers
impact
3-Year Impact
Math
2011-2012 Academic Progress
56% Well Prepared+
100-90 89-75 74-50 49-0
Highly prepared Well Prepared Prepared Not Prepared
40%
27%
27%
6%
Algebra 2n=30
94% “C” or better
A
B
C
D
F
Summer AcademyWell Prepared
40%PREPARED 28%HIGHLY PREPARED 16% NOT PREPARED 16%
SampleImpact
Science
2011-2012 Academic Progress
43% Well Prepared+
100-90 89-75 74-50 49-0
Highly prepared Well Prepared Prepared Not Prepared
Summer AcademyPrepared
45%WELL PREPARED 27%
HIGHLY PREPARED 16% NOT PREPARED 12%
SampleImpact
English
2011-2012 Academic Progress
82% Well Prepared+
100-90 89-75 74-50 49-0
Highly prepared Well Prepared Prepared Not Prepared
Summer AcademyHighly Prepared
54%WELL PREPARED 28%
PREPARED 18%
SampleImpact
Direct Student Contact
6,351 Direct Student Contacts
2,599 AMP Visits
64 Study Buddy Hrs
2,562 Face-to-Face Outreach
Impact
563 Mason EIP Cohort Visits
370 Power Aid Attendees
2,562 Likert Scale Teacher Satisfaction 111 EIP Prep 1st Weekend
Event Attendees
80 STF Workshop Attendees
66 Seniors/Parent to Mason Preview
EIP Staff Contacts
@MasonEIP