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2007 Tech Prep Regional Conference

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2007 Tech Prep Regional Conference

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    1. 2007 Tech Prep Regional Conference THECB Carl Perkins and Rising 11th and 12th Grade 2007 Dual Summer Bridge Program November 27, 2007

    2. Summary of Project Provided 399 lower Rio Grande Valley students from 17 high schools a summer bridge program composed of 3 learning community courses (7 credits) supplemented by tutoring, mentoring and college survival skills workshops

    3. Overall Project Goals Strengthen partnerships between UTB/TSC and South Texas school districts and high schools Develop students academic and college success skills and prepare them for higher level course competencies Increase student connections and engagement to the college environment

    4. Measurable Project Objectives Participants earned 7 college credits 97% of students were retained all five (5) weeks 85% of participants passed all their summer bridge classes with a 2.0 or better (overall average GPA was 3.4) 90% of participants and families reported increased understanding of the college enrollment process/college experience 90% of participants reported they established personal relationships with UTB/TSC faculty, staff and regular students

    5. Measurable Project Objectives 90% of participants reported increased motivation, study, time and stress management skills at the end of the summer bridge experience 90% of participants reported an increased understanding of career and technology skills 80% of participants reported they identified a field of study, program or career for college 90% of participants committed to continue in concurrent/dual enrollment in the 08-09 year 100% of participants received 8 year degree plans 85% of participants stated significant improvement in overall preparation for college success

    6. Participant Profile/Outcomes

    7. Participant Profile/Outcomes

    9. Challenges Lack of time between award and project start Finding instructors and classrooms Choice of preferred classes by students Communication with seventeen (17) high schools Access to services for students (i.e., Health Services and Computer Labs)

    10. Benefits Students and families learn academic, social and emotional college readiness skills Students accelerate college and high school time to degree and graduation Partnership between UTB/TSC and local high schools are strengthened

    11. Stakeholders Remarks Overall the Summer Bridge program was a great experience for me. It helped me mature mentally and has helped improve valuable skills such as note taking and studying habits. Student Angel Olguin

    12. Stakeholders Remarks This experience was very fulfilling. I enjoyed getting to know a lot of the students and watching their daily progress and enrichment. I hope this program continues for many more years to come. Tutor

    13. Stakeholders Remarks Congratulations to you and your staff for making this Dual Enrollment Program the success it is and continues to be. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you from the very depths of my heart. Thank you for allowing me to participate in your program. Thank you for trusting me with the academic guidance of these young scholars. Thank you for all of the cooperation you and your staff ever so lovingly gave and give. Faculty Thomas J. Fraga, Ph.D.

    14. Stakeholders Remarks This program works. It needs to continue and I hope that Chris can continue being a part of it. I truly believe that the structure involved in this program is what is needed to keep these bright young men and women interested in their education. It gives them an insight to what college is really about and gives them a goal. Parent Rosario Pea

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