BRIDGE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
May 11, 2005

Learning Communities Key Features
 1. Increased integration of assignments between classes
 2. Increased level of interaction between students and instructors
 3. Increased level of interaction between students
 4. Closer co-ordination between Instruction and Student Services
 5. Integration of technology into learning community approach
 6. Increase level of interaction between instructors

Objectives of Bridge Program:
1. Act as a bridge for transitions such as
    a. The transition to college
    b. The transition from classes such as English 105 to classes such as English 51
    c. The more subtle transition to becoming a college level thinker
2. Improve course retention rates and longer term persistence of Hispanic and low income students
3. Improve grades of Hispanic and low income students

Hallmarks of Bridge Program Compared to Other Learning Community Programs
1. Scope and integration of instruction and services
2. Incorporation of Quality Circles and Supplemental Instruction into Learning Community Programs
2. Depth and quality of research and program evaluation
 
 

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