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University of Puget Sound Summer Institute
This three-day summer institute and year-long follow up will prepare incoming first year students from underrepresented and underserved groups for academic and co-curricular life at the University of Puget Sound. The program offers transitional support into college life, an introduction to Puget Sound academic expectations, opportunities to explore personal identity development, and enhance writing skills preparing students for a Liberal Arts education. Program participants will benefit from the early access to campus and available resources, individual writing consultation from a Puget Sound faculty member, and the opportunity to meet and learn alongside future classmates.
Purpose: The purpose of the Access Scholars Cohort Program is to provide incoming students of underrepresented and underserved groups with social, cultural and academic assistance during their transition to Puget Sound. Through support from faculty mentors, connection with peer allies, and intentional programing, participants will (a) develop leadership skills (b) pursue personal growth, and (c) cultivate community in an environment structures in support of their persistence and overall success.
Goals:
Discovery of skills and behaviors necessary to succeed academically and socially at Puget Sound, and to begin developing those skills
Development of a peer community made up of other entering first generation students
A seamless transition to the first year of college Establish a connection with current students and faculty
Learning Outcomes:
As a result of participating in the institute, students will be able to:
1. Identify the skills and behaviors critical to succeed academically and develop a personal plan of action for their first semester on campus.
2. Evaluate current academic preparedness level and identify tools and resources to improve these skill sets.
3. Define aspects of their identity as a person, a student scholar, and a leader
Course Themes:
Awareness of Self: Identity development, values, vocational discernment, leadership style
Awareness of Group: Teambuilding, interpersonal communication, feedback, intercultural dynamics
Awareness of Community: System dynamics, campus and community resources, liberal arts education, community engagement
Curriculum:
Summer schedule skeleton: (Students’ common application essay will be reviewed by faculty and feedback will be provided on the first day)
DAY MORNING L U AFTERNOON D EVENING1 -Why we are here
-Benefits of national, residential, liberal arts education in the PNW-Who you are: -Icebreakers -Low risk teambuilding
-Hopes, expectation, challenges for college-Create small teams/groups
Writing Session #1-Puget sound expectations-Review common app essay feedback-Receive “I am” essay prompt
Meet with Faculty
Identity Exploration and Development Session
Community building
2 Photo Elicitation project start-Focus on campus, ID, and community-Small group project
Study and Writing Skills Session
Meet w faculty to discuss writing & success strategies
Campus tour (small groups or 1:1 w/ Faculty)
Intercultural competence
Personal Values and Leadership
Photo Elicitation work
Community building
3 Meet w faculty
Groups present photo elicitation plus discussion
Campus Resources
Norming/Expectations activity
Create (short) This I Believe essay with three item action plan for first semester
Other possible sessions/topics: financial literacy (personal and academic), meaning making/career planning, how to deal with conflict, conversations with current students, connecting to Tacoma
Academic year components:
September: Campus welcome for scholars and mentors Regular meeting/check-in with faculty mentor Individual and group meetings biweekly Monthly group gatherings Foster connections with continuing students Tap into the residential advantage Workshop for staff on increasing knowledge and skills around working with
first generation, low SES, and students of color
Family component:
Time, place, and manner TBD Potential topics: connecting the liberal arts experience to career/vocation,
benefits of a national residential liberal arts education in the Pacific Northwest, how to support your student, paying for college
Email or mailings to families 1-2 times a semester
Assessment Plan:
The program will be assessed in the following ways:
Pre/Post learning outcomes assessment during the program Various classroom assessments with one-minute papers and observations Student interviews and/or focus groups in Spring of first year Late spring survey focusing on involvement, sense of belonging, confidence,
plans for future Quantitative data analysis (vs. multiple control groups): GPA, credits
completed, involvement.