dr. charles w. donaldson summer bridge academy presented by: darryl k. mcgee, m.s. assistant vice...
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DR. CHARLES W. DONALDSONDR. CHARLES W. DONALDSON
Summer Bridge Summer Bridge AcademyAcademy
Presented by: Darryl K. McGee, M.S.
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Educational, Student Services and Student Life
Summer Bridge AcademySummer Bridge AcademyClass of 2013Class of 2013
ArkansasArkansasNearly half of college-age students in Arkansas
require some type of remediation.- National nonprofit Complete College America
52.5% of freshmen are unready for college – 2/2/11
- Arkansas Public School Resource Center
Students who begin their college careers Students who begin their college careers in remediation, graduate at lower rates.in remediation, graduate at lower rates.
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Fall 2013
All first time entering students 40.3% 47.9% 44.8%
Black Males 58.4% 60.9% 59.3%
Black Females 63.4% 73.0% 56.9%
Hispanic Males 31.6% 45.8% 47.1%
Hispanic Females 48.8% 50.0% 36.4%
UALR remediation rates(% first-time entering students)
- UALR Institutional Research
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Remediation coursework is required for students who ACT scores are:◦Math – less than 21 ◦English and Reading – less than 19
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PurposePurposeHelp students eliminate remedial
math, English and reading coursework requirements
Summer Bridge AcademySummer Bridge Academy
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Simple GoalsSimple GoalsBypassed remedial coursework utilizing the
COMPASS (ACT) placement examination: College Algebra - COMPASS score of 45 English - COMPASS score of 80 Reading - COMPASS score of 83
Build community and relationships between faculty, staff and students
Ease the transition to college
Summer Bridge AcademySummer Bridge Academy
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SBA SBA ProgramProgram Design Design 2 Components: Math & Writing COMPASS diagnostic assessment Students assessed every Monday through
COMPASSStudents reside on campusStudents participate in on-campus and off-
campus activities with tutor-mentorsStudents are not allowed to leave
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Weekly Schedule
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Encouragement and Education for those who were still working…
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Program ResultsProgram Results (only 3 weeks) (only 3 weeks)
44 student participants 88% bypassed remedial
math (all students required) 79% of those required
bypassed remedial English (19 students required).
50% of those required bypassed remedial reading
(12 students required) 11 students tested into
Honors Composition Average COMPASS math
scores went up 20 points Average COMPASS
composition scores went up 18 points
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Program Results *(after 5 weeks)
100% tested out of at least one developmental course
93% bypassed developmental math
Average math scores went up 20
COMPASS points and 4 ACT points Average composition scores went
up 18 COMPASS points and 3 ACT points
* Students who did not bypass all required remedial subjects continued to work after the SBA ended (Assessed upon their return for the Fall semester)
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What Students are What Students are Saying Saying
“This program has meant to me a chance to take the label off that says that I am not smart enough or not yet ready to take college courses. It’s like a second chance and a head start al in one! I am grateful for it.”
“SUCCESS! I did not just find success through a sheet of paper, but I grew as a learner, engaged tremendously, and built character.”
Quotes from SBA Students
DR. CHARLES W. DONALDSONDR. CHARLES W. DONALDSON
Summer Bridge Summer Bridge AcademyAcademy