1. Summer Bridge 2017 Summer Pilot Program College High School

2. Summer Bridge Summary Goal:
A four week program to increase college readiness, persistence, retention, and graduation rates of first-time, full-time, first-generation students.
Offer students access and information about different resources they can utilize through their time in college.
Introduce scholars to the structure and rigor of college while fostering meaningful academic and social connections.
Summer Bridge Summary

3. Hermiston BMCC Objectives Navigate the rigor and demands of college
Attend to their individual intellectual, psychological, and physical well-being
Provide resources and connections to enhance their academic journey
Begin fall term prepared to navigate the college environment

4. Historically Underrepresented
Cohort Information
First Time
Low Income
Historically Underrepresented
HB 3063 target group
First-generation students
Entering college in the fall (first- time student)
Have earned at least 12 college credits in high school
Will be full-time BMCC students
HB 3063 Cohort

5. TMCC Site Visit Takeaways
Offer supplemental instruction for all students with tutors
Provide everything (lunch, transportation, books, tuition)
Structured for first time, low income and historically underrepresented
Accept multiple assessments for placement

6. Program Recommendations
Have a “Welcome Day” so students can get information and materials to come ready on the first day
Provide lunch
Provide transportation
Require tutoring, if not proficient
Workshops to bridge the knowledge gap
Specialized programming including Success Coaching, Financial Aid Advising, and Student Life Activities
Soft Skills
Daily Schedule
8:00am
Transportation
9:00am
Instruction Time
11:00am
Supplemental Instruction
12:00pm
Lunch/Campus Culture
1:00pm
Specialized Programming
Student Success
3:00pm
Support Services
4:00pm
Program Recommendations

7. GEAR UP Grant Dates: Location: $25,000 awarded to support: Staff time
Promotional materials
Supplies
Food
Scholarships for matriculated participants
Travel and transportation
Dates: Location:
July 10th-August 4th Hermiston

8. GEAR UP Academic Enrichment Program
2016 Students:
5 plan to attend BMCC after graduation
4 want to come back as peer mentors for summer 2017
4 are taking Early College Credit