High Impact Practices

Establish Learning Communities

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is a CSU systemwide program which targets first-generation and historically disadvantaged students. One of the components of EOP is the 6-week Summer Bridge transitional program. Summer Bridge students have great potential but enter the University with lower academic preparation than other CSUF students. In previous years, Summer Bridge participants were not provided programming after the summer ended. SSI funds will provide the opportunity to design and develop a first-year Learning Community that will offer students opportunities to connect, engage, and learn.

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Progress and Accomplishments

2021-2022 Q1 Report

Description The Educational Opportunity Program is a CSU system-wide program that targets first-generation and historically underserved students. One of the components of EOP is a residential Summer Bridge transitional program. Summer Bridge students have great potential but enter the University having overcome many obstacles. Prior to receiving the SSI funds, Summer Bridge participants were not provided programming after the summer ended. SSI funds will continue to provide the opportunity to deliver a first-year Learning Community that will offer students opportunities to connect, engage, and learn.

For the 21-22 academic year, EOP will provide students with high-impact activities to increase the retention of Summer Bridge students. We will continue to work with existing partners from academic departments to offer a 3-term cohort-based learning community for first-time freshman EOP students. This Learning Community starts in the summer and extends into the academic year by providing at least 2 courses in the fall semester and 2 courses in the spring semester that are exclusive to EOP students. EOP will also explore additional partnerships to include second-year courses to add to the first-year learning community. Funding will continue to support events designed to build community, facilitate learning, and encourage a sense of belonging. During this year EOP will inaugurate a Student Center where students will have a welcoming and safe place to gather. The center will increase space for the peer mentor program and provide a place for students to connect. SSI funds will cover some of the costs associated with the center.
Highlights

Students Served & Impacted

  • 41 Summer Bridge students participating in the Learning Community

Student Opportunities

  • 5-week Summer Bridge program- students completed GE Math (110/10S or math 115A).
  • 24 Peer mentor meetings
  • 9 workshops
  • 19 Tutoring sessions
  • 10 writing workshops
  • 5 Learning Community workshops/events (August and September)
  • 41 textbooks provided
  • Summer Bridge is a transitional program that was offered in a virtual format in 2021. 
  • Students enrolled in Math 110 had a 74% pass rate and those enrolled in Math 115A had a 77% pass rate. Overall there was a 75% pass rate. 
  • Students met with assigned peer mentors daily and had meetings with EOP counselors. 
  • During fall, students enrolled in two learning community courses, READ 201 and UNIV 100. 
  • During August and September, students participated in five workshops. The workshops followed a theme of Luchador/wrestler. 
      • Luchadores enter the Ring
      • Knowing when to tag for help 
      • Be the advocate/luchador of your education
      • The journey between two worlds
      • Game day distress.
Staff & Facilities Support
  • Two graduate assistants were hired to support the learning community
  • SSI funds were utilized to cover 25% of the EOP Counselor and Learning Community Coordinator salaries
Budget
Budget Amount: $ 1,207,368.49
Expenditures: $ 98,142.70
Balance: $ 1,109,225.79
 
*Budget Allocation is split between the Increase Supplemental Instruction and the Establish Learning Communities areas