College access program to increase Latino participation in first generation scholarship program, dual-enrollment courses, and increase retention through support services and peer mentoring.
Academic Level:
Associate
Issue Area:
Access
Year:
2009
Designation:
SEMILLAS
Key Personnel:
Martinez-White, Susy
City:
Lake Worth
State:
FL Goal/Mission:
- Increase Latino participation in the dual-enrollment program.
- Award 24% of first-generation scholarships to entering Latino students.
- Improve Latino first-year student retention.
- 90% of Hispanic/Latino students will access components of the First Experience Program.
Outcome:
The First Year for the First Generation Project has a record of success with outreach to first-generation students, many of whom are Latinos. The project met or surpassed the goals detailed above except that the college awarded 19% of first-generation scholarship instead of 24%. In addition to meeting these goals, this initiative promoted better communication between areas. Also, the activities which are part of the project have now become integrated into the culture of the institution.
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