Methodical Systems of Access and Transition

UL Professional Symposium 2013

Objectives

•What does EIP do?

•Highlight Value to college access programs

•Spark dialogue to grow web of support

Overview

•Components•Trends•Cohort information•Tools and Assessment

The Program

A Brief Overview

PurposeEarly Identification Program (EIP) is Mason’s college access program which supports the academic, career, and personal/social development of first-generation college-bound students in Northern Virginia.

Vision

Produce civically engaged first-generation college bound students who value learning and are actively pursuing higher education.

 

Mission

EIP’s goal is to improve students’ access to higher education and quality of life by providing academic enrichment, personal development, and community engagement

EIP Overview

School Partnerships:

•Fairfax County (1987)

•Arlington County (1988)

•Prince William County (1991)

•Falls Church (1998)

•Manassas Park (2004)

•Manassas City (2004)

•Alexandria (2009)

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Programmatic Components

Student Demographic

• 30+ after-school sites throughout Northern Virginia

• EIP Mentors George Mason undergrad and grad students

• EIP Teachers Certified instructors within partner school divisions

• EIP Staff Outreach Specialists

• Weekly site visits

• Academic intervention / support

• Weekly student progress reports

• Attendance & grade monitoring

• LEAD and TRACE mentor training

Learning

Empowerment to

Advance and

Develop

Tailored

Readiness for

Academic and

Career

Excellence

• Five-session course

• Math Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calc/Calc & Statistics

• Science Earth Science, Geosystems, Biology, Chemistry & Physics.

• Resource for students to gain a firm grasp on STEM concepts

• Number of classes per session increased 80%, 2011-12

• Average class size of 25 students – Special Interest Courses

• Parent-focused sessions to increase parental involvement, connectedness

• Explores a variety of issues, providing meaningful solutions

• Strategies for student advocacy & family connections.

• Informs parents about the secondary and post-secondary educational systems, equipping them to serve as strong advocates for their students’ needs.

• Sessions are offered in English & Spanish.

• Identify the nature and importance of civic engagement

• Identify and begin to understand their values and what influences their decision-making and thought processes.

• Leadership capacity and positive change locally, globally, & online

• Learning to live, lead, and serve with a sense of purpose

• Characteristics for successful academic and social transition

• A three-week academic enrichment program

• 400+ students, 2 campuses

• Preview of the academic content for upcoming school year

• Subjects Math, Science, English, Writing, Computer Technology, and SAT prep.

• Workshops Team building, SAT & college prep, career exploration, resume preparation, professional shadowing and social/leadership development programs.

• 2012-13, 132 new 8th graders.

• Saturday workshops Goal setting and effective study skills.

• Parent Strengthening the family workshops

• Saturday leadership development and ropes course at The Edge.

• Students who successfully complete EIP Prep gain full entrance into EIP as HS students.

Access and Transitional Initiatives

• Juniors SAT Prep

• Seniors College Prep and Shadowing Day

• Seniors Completion of college essay

• Seniors Mason Fall Premiere

• Seniors Spring FAFSA Workshop.

• Juniors & Sophs SAT Testing

• 8th graders &Seniors May Graduation Reception

State and National trends

American Council on ED. - Approx. 20% of traditional aged undergrads come from families w/ income below $25,000 per year.

Advisory Committee on Student Financial Aid – (advises congress on FA policy), Only 54% of High School grads from lowest income families pursue higher ed.

• NOVA grad rate 90.7%, VA 88%

(Virginia.gov, 2009)

• 90% of all 12th graders expect to go to college, but only 53% of 1st generation students actually complete a college degree.

(Post Secondary Access and Success for First-Generation College Students, Engle, American Federation of Students)

EIP-Mason Cohort

Support Services Inclusive of all EIP graduates admitted and enrolled at Mason.

Academic Monitoring Term-by-term grade progression & retention.

UNIV 100 Freshman transition course

MAP-Works Academic early alert intervention via MAP-Works for all 1st-Year and 2nd-Year students.

Training opportunities to serve as EIP mentor.

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Grads

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Cohort Snapshot

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49.4% - 3.0+ GPA

2.92 cohort GPA

92.8% - “Good Academic Standing”

100% first-year retention rate (Fall 2011 Matriculation: Fall 2011-Fall 2012)

Fall 2012 Cohort: 100% persistence to Spring 2013

Major Distribution

Assessment and Evaluation

THE TOOLS

Assessment Tools

•Pearson product, web-based student information system.

•Administrative dashboard access, in addition to portals for teachers, parents & students.

•Integrated attendance, faculty, and parent management and

•Reporting capabilities

Assessment & Evaluation

• Weekly, 6-Week, Annual UL Reporting

• Annual Program Assessment Survey Analysis

• Summer Academy Assessment Analysis

• Program Assessment – Student, Teacher, Mentor

• Teacher and Mentor Observations

• Summer Academy and AMP In-Service Mentor Training

• Summer Academy and MSPA Teacher Training

• Senior Exit Interview

DATA & Numbers

impact

3-Year Impact

Math

2011-2012 Academic Progress

56% Well Prepared+

100-90 89-75 74-50 49-0

Highly prepared Well Prepared Prepared Not Prepared

40%

27%

27%

6%

Algebra 2n=30

94% “C” or better

A

B

C

D

F

Summer AcademyWell Prepared

40%PREPARED 28%HIGHLY PREPARED 16% NOT PREPARED 16%

SampleImpact

Science

2011-2012 Academic Progress

43% Well Prepared+

100-90 89-75 74-50 49-0

Highly prepared Well Prepared Prepared Not Prepared

Summer AcademyPrepared

45%WELL PREPARED 27%

HIGHLY PREPARED 16% NOT PREPARED 12%

SampleImpact

English

2011-2012 Academic Progress

82% Well Prepared+

100-90 89-75 74-50 49-0

Highly prepared Well Prepared Prepared Not Prepared

Summer AcademyHighly Prepared

54%WELL PREPARED 28%

PREPARED 18%

SampleImpact

Direct Student Contact

6,351 Direct Student Contacts

2,599 AMP Visits

64 Study Buddy Hrs

2,562 Face-to-Face Outreach

Impact

563 Mason EIP Cohort Visits

370 Power Aid Attendees

2,562 Likert Scale Teacher Satisfaction 111 EIP Prep 1st Weekend

Event Attendees

80 STF Workshop Attendees

66 Seniors/Parent to Mason Preview

EIP Staff Contacts

@MasonEIP