Date Approved
8-4-2023
Graduate Degree Type
Project
Degree Name
Education-Higher Education (M.Ed.)
Degree Program
Education Leadership & Counseling
First Advisor
Karyn Rabourn
Academic Year
2022/2023
Abstract
Summer bridge programs have been an effective strategy for increasing African American students' success in higher education according to Detgen, Fernandez, McMahon, Johnson, and Dailey study (2021). This project explores summer bridge programs and highlights how these programs provide academic, social, and cultural support to help students overcome the challenges they may face during their transition to college (Ghazzawi, Pattison, Horn, Hardy & Brown, 2021). The success of summer bridge programs can be attributed to their ability to provide early academic preparation, build a sense of community, and increase the confidence and self-efficacy of disadvantaged students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields (Detgen, Fernandez, McMahon, Johnson, & Dailey, 2021). By participating in academic workshops, receiving tutoring, mentoring, and building relationships with peers, students are better prepared to navigate the academic and social challenges in STEM fields. Additionally, research highlights the significance of providing targeted support to underrepresented students to ensure their academic success.
ScholarWorks Citation
Martin, Astin, "Summer Bridge Programs and The Impact on African American Students" (2023). Culminating Experience Projects. 362.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/gradprojects/362
