Model for Effective Summer Bridge Programs

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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 causal), q2 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study

Description

A model developed by the authors in 2013 and enhanced each year from program findings, specifying four main components for summer bridge programs: academic preparation, emotional quotient, college experience, and leadership. The model holds that "learnable content must be engaging and culturally relevant to today's college student," and that each component's content must include connection to pop culture, physical and virtual interaction, consistent use of media, and gamification. It rests on a foundation of student-relevant content, early expectations for success, and cultural relevance to the population served.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

• Content must be engaging and culturally relevant to today's college student
• Foundation of student-relevant content, early expectation for success, and cultural relevance to the population served

Constraints

• Developed and refined at a single predominately Hispanic (96%) 2-year community college

Target Learners

• First-time, full-time incoming community college students, predominantly Hispanic

Learning Goals

• College readiness in gatekeeper courses
• Retention and transfer to a 4-year institution

Claims

• Summer Bridge Gatekeeper Pass Rates Hispanic Community College [+M]
• Summer Bridge Significantly Higher Gpa Credit Hours [+M]

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Key Sources

• Gonzalez Quiroz, A., & Garza, N. R. (2018). Focus on Student Success: Components for Effective Summer Bridge Programs. Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 17(2), 101-111. https://doi.org/10.1177/1538192717753988

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id	model-effective-summer-bridge-programs
title	Model for Effective Summer Bridge Programs
description	A model developed by the authors in 2013 and enhanced each year from program findings, specifying four main components for summer bridge programs: academic preparation, emotional quotient, college experience, and lead...
status	review
generated	by process:settle-candidates on 2026-11-03
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