2015 LSAMP-IINSPIRE Summer Bridge Program

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1 2015 LSAMP-IINSPIRE Summer Bridge Program Kirkwood Community College The Iowa Illinois Nebraska STEM Partnership for Innovation in Research and Education (IINSPIRE) is an NSF LSAMP alliance among sixteen two-year and four-year colleges and universities working together to broaden the participation of underrepresented minorities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in the Midwest. Kirkwood Community College is a member of the IINSPIRE Alliance. The IINSPIRE Alliance goal is to double the number of underrepresented minority STEM graduates in the alliancewithin five years to 350 graduates and to build a foundation for greater increases in future years. Because students from populations historically underrepresented in STEM disciplines are a growing segment of the region s population, there is statewide urgency to remove the barriers to progress in developing a diverse STEM workforce. The IINSPIRE Alliance has set forth the following objectives to guide alliance-wide activities in pursuit of the goal: Community-based and student recruiting: Inform teachers, counselors, parents and students in Iowa, Illinois and Nebraska about IINSPIRE-LSAMP and increase their awareness about STEM careers. Engage current alliance students having interest and potential in STEM and increase their awareness about STEM majors and careers. Collaborate with community-based recruiting models within the alliance. Bridge programs and transitions: Leverage and create initiatives that assist students in their transitions from high school to college and from community colleges to bachelorgranting institutions. Connect students with peer mentors. Faculty engagement and inclusive pedagogy: Facilitate faculty collaboration and peer groups across the alliance to share inclusive pedagogy and mentoring practices that lead to greater student success. Student research opportunities, mentoring, and training: Connect and support students with mentored research opportunities. Organize research training experiences for alliance students to earn a research certificate. Mentor training: Provide training and resources for mentors who supervise undergraduate research projects. Project management, communication, and institutional integration: Organize and manage IINSPIRE-LSAMP team members and activities to achieve project goals. Leverage institutional resources and partnerships, and use alliance and institutional data to implement effective programs based on institution-specific needs. Assessment and evaluation: Track student participation and enrollment statistics. Assess alliance-wide and institutional outcomes and use evaluation results to inform and improve practices.

2 Bridge Program Overview The four day summer program will begin on Sunday, August 16, 2015 and run through Thursday, August 20, 2015 on Kirkwood Community College s Cedar Rapids Campus. Up to sixteen (16) qualified students will be selected to participate in the program, which is cost-free to participants. These students will have an opportunity to experience university life while living at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center. The intense program of study will focus primarily on student empowerment and strategies that promote academic success. Collaborative learning is strongly encouraged in the LSAMP-IINSPIRE Summer Bridge Program. Participants will make new friends and have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with Kirkwood s campus and its extensive services. Participants will be prepared to be successful in all aspects of their college life. Most importantly, however, this program provides an excellent opportunity for students to prepare for exceptional performance in technical courses such as pre-calculus, calculus, and physics. Students will receive 1-hour credit class grade upon successful completion of the class. All homework assignments will be graded and all bridge program participants will receive a grade for the class. Curriculum The Summer Bridge Program is a residential program for selected under-represented minority students who have been admitted to Kirkwood Community College in a STEM major for the upcoming fall semester. The Kirkwood Community College residential Summer Bridge Program will focus on enabling participating minority high school graduates to achieve a smooth transition to college life. The Summer Bridge program emphasizes three areas: academic instruction, academic skills and life skills. The curriculum will consist of an introduction to college life and preparation for math, science, and engineering fundamentals. The program will also feature hands-on learning opportunities, tours, social, and recreational activities. Criteria for Participating In addition to being an under-represented minority student (African-American, Latino/Hispanic, Pacific Islander, or Native American) students participating in the Summer Bridge Program must meet the following criteria: Be accepted to Kirkwood Community College for the upcoming academic year. Be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident. Have a 2.7 GPA if you are a high school student, or 2.5 GPA if you are a college student Provide a copy of your high school transcript Have declared a major in one of the targeted STEM fields. Be available and committed to participate fully for the entire four day time frame, beginning Sunday, August 16 through Thursday, August 20,

3 Attend an early orientation session (i.e., before the start of the Bridge Program) and take the math COMPASS placement test prior to attending the program. o Try to block Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:20 2:20 pm in your fall schedule for College 101 class. Complete and return all forms as listed in the application procedure. Students graduating from high school in 2015 must submit Parental Consent Form as part of their application. Each student is required to provide a deposit of $20 which will be refunded upon successful completion of the four-day program. In addition, the hotel will require a $50 refundable deposit for incidentals during your stay. Questions any regarding any of these requirements can be addressed to juanita.limas@kirkwood.edu. Room and Board Room and board is provided to all participants. All students participating in the Summer Bridge Program are required to stay at the hotel for the duration of the programdates. Students are housed in hotel rooms and must follow the rules and regulations prescribed by Kirkwood Community College and IINSPIRE Alliance staff. Meals are provided daily through on-campus dining. A variety of social and recreational opportunities (e.g., swimming, billiards, volleyball, table tennis, and basketball) are available on campus to students enrolled in the Bridge Program. Living in a hotel is an exciting opportunity that requires self-discipline, compatibility with other students from different backgrounds, and a high degree of responsibility. Counselors are available to assist students during this period of group living. They will offer support as needed so that each student will have a successful experience. An important part of this adjustment is an understanding by participants of the hall rules and standards of conduct that are designed to provide a high degree of civility, stability and security. An orderly, clean and comfortable living area supports and enhances the learning atmosphere and benefits everyone. Summer Bridge Program Rules and Regulations The following guidelines apply to participants in the Summer Bridge Program: At all times be respectful of yourself, others and the environment. All spaces will be left better than they were found. All students must turn-in a release form and a copy of your medical insurance card (front and back) or contact our office right away if you don t have coverage. After registration, report to your room and check it for problems. Report all problems to the front desk IMMEDIATELY. Follow the schedule, including meal times. All students must be in the hotel building by 10:00 p.m. and in your room with lights out by 11:00 pm. NO co-ed visitations in the rooms. Classes start at 8:00 a.m. and are mandatory. DO NOT BE LATE. No headphones or cell phones are allowed in class. Any out during class will be confiscated and returned at CURFEW. (You may return missed calls during the BREAKS.) Sleeping in class will result in loss of recreational privileges. You are responsible for your room. Do not move or damage furniture. Upon check-out, your room must look as it did on check-in

4 A telephone will be available in each room; long distance calls may only be placed collect or by use of telephone credit cards. The following will result in expulsion from the program and forfeiture of program financial support: o Items thrown from class or hotel window; o Use of drugs or alcohol; o Unexcused class absence; o Fights (all involved parties); and o Disruptions of class (all involved parties) Emergency messages for participants may be handled through the hotel front desk or the Student Support Services Office

5 2015 Summer Bridge Program Application Kirkwood Community College Program Dates: Sunday, August 16, 2015 Thursday, August 20, 2015 Checklist Be accepted to Kirkwood Community College Attend Orientation before July 31, 2015 Try to block Tuesdays/Thursdays in your class schedule for College 101 Take the Math Compass Exam in Math before July 31, 2015 Mail in Application Form to: Juanita Limas Kirkwood Community College Department of Math/Science 1106A Linn Hall 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW Cedar Rapids, IA Make sure to include the following documents in your application: Completed application form Student Essay Release Form High school transcript copy Student Agreement Parental Approval of Student Participation and Agreement (if applicable) Application deposit of $20 (Make check payable to: Kirkwood Community College) Acknowledgement of $50 refundable deposit to the Hotel, payable upon check-in Find us on social media! - 5 -

6 2015 Summer Bridge Program Application Kirkwood Community College Program Dates: Sunday, August 16, 2015 Thursday, August 20, 2015 Applicant Information Please complete and return no later than Monday, August 3, Please type or print clearly in black ink. First Name: Last Name: Middle Initial: Gender: Male Female Date of Birth: Are you a U.S. Citizen? Yes No Home Phone: Primary Cell Phone: Alternate Address: City: State: Zip Code: Name of High School High School Location (City and State): Ethnicity: African American Hispanic/Latino Native American Alaskan Native Pacific Islander Other If other, please specify: Major: Emergency Contact Information Name: Relationship to Applicant: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Home Phone: Primary Cell Phone: Alternate

7 Student Essay Please write a short essay (1000 word maximum) explaining why you would like to participate in the Kirkwood Community College LSAMP-IINSPIRE 2015 Summer Bridge Program and what you hope to gain from your participation. Please attach a separate sheet of paper with your typed responses to the following: Your aspirations as well as your field of interest An example of how you have dealt with a difficult situation and how you resolved it A positive role model that has influenced you in your career goals and why they were so important to you - 7 -

8 Student Agreement I,, as a student applicant to the Kirkwood Community College (Student Name) LSAMP-IINSPIRE 2015 Summer Bridge Program, agree to the terms and conditions listed below: I agree to attend all four days of the program, which will be held Sunday, August 16, 2015 through Thursday, August 20, I understand that some of these events will occur in the evenings. I agree that I am a graduating high school student who will be enrolled in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) at Kirkwood Community College for Fall 2015 and that I will attend. I will actively participate in the discussions and experiments which will be part of this program. I will reside at the Hotel on campus for the duration of the program and will not be able to work during this time. I will act properly and represent myself, my parents, my school, and the LSAMP-IINSPIRE program in the best light at all times. Furthermore, I understand that not all participants may be accepted to this program. By applying to the LSAMP-IINSPIRE program, I am stating that I am truly interested in the subjects that will be covered and that I will do everything I possibly can to learn from this program. Failure to adhere to these guidelines will result in expulsion from the program and possible failing grade for the class. Student Signature: Date: - 8 -

9 Parent Approval of Student Participation and Agreement (required of all 2015 high school graduates) As a parent, I support my child s application to the Kirkwood Community College LSAMP-IINSPIRE 2015 Summer Bridge Program. I agree that my child will attend all four days of the program, which will be held Sunday, August 16, 2015 through Thursday, August 20, I am aware that student participation will also occur in the evenings and that my son/daughter is required to participate in these activities and events. I agree that my child has been accepted to Kirkwood Community College for Fall 2015 and that he/she will attend. I agree that my child will be enrolled in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and will be attending Kirkwood Community College during the Fall 2015 semester. (Print Name of Student), is my child and is now under my control and in my custody. Release of Liability I want my child to participate in the LSAMP-IINSPIRE program. In consideration of my child being permitted to take part in LSAMP-IINSPIRE activities and the instruction my child will receive by reason thereof, I, for myself and on behalf of my child, hereby relieve and release Kirkwood Community College, and participating employees, and agents, together will all those persons assisting with any phase of the program and all program activities (excluding paid certificate carriers) from and against any and all actions, liability, causes of actions, claims and demands of any character of LSAMP-IINSPIRE. If my child is accepted into the program and any problem with attendance or participation by my child arise, I agree to contact the LSAMP-IINSPIRE Campus Director and Program Director (juanita.limas@kirkwood.edu) as soon as possible. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: - 9 -

10 RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH PARENTAL CONSENT ("AGREEMENT") IN CONSIDERATION of being permitted to participate in any way in any event (2015 Summer Bridge Program) at any time during the current calendar year I, for myself, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin: 1. ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of the 2015 Summer Bridge Program and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such Activity. I further agree and warrant that if, at any time, I believe the conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the Activity. 2. FULLY UNDERSTAND that: (a) this activity may involve risks and dangers; (b) these risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the 2015 Summer Bridge Program, the conditions in which the 2015 Summer Bridge Program takes place, or THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE "RELEASEES" NAMED BELOW; (c) there may be other risks or social and economic losses either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I incur as a result of my participation in the 2015 Summer Bridge Program. 3. HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the sanctioning organization(s), their administrators, directors, agents, officers, members, volunteers, and employees, other participants, officials, rescue personnel, sponsors, advertisers, owners and lessees of Premises on which the Activity is conducted, (each of the forgoing shall be considered one of the RELEASEES herein) FROM ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ON MY ACCOUNT CAUSED, OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS; AND I FURTHER AGREE that if, despite this RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the Releasees, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASEES from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which may be incurred as the result of such claim. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM AGE 18 OR OLDER, HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND WITHOUT ANY IN- DUCEMENT OR ASSURANCE OF ANY NATURE, AND I INTEND IT TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND AGREE THAT IF ANY PORTION OF THIS AGREEMENT IS HELD TO BE INVALID, THE BALANCE, NOTWITHSTANDING, SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. PRINTED NAME OF PARTICIPANT: PARTICIPANT'S SIGNATURE: ADDRESS: (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) PHONE: DATE: MINOR RELEASE: (must be completed by Parent/Guardian for any participant under the age of 18) AND I, THE MINOR'S PARENT AND/OR LEGAL GUARDIAN, UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF THE ACTIVITY AND THE MINOR'S EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES AND BELIEVE THE MINOR TO BE QUALIFIED, IN GOOD HEALTH, AND IN PROPER PHYSICAL CONDITION TO PARTICIPATE IN SUCH ACTIVITY. I HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASEES FROM ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ON THE MINOR'S ACCOUNT CAUSED, OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE "RELEASEES" OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS AND FURTHER AGREE THAT IF, DESPITE THIS RELEASE, I, THE MINOR, OR ANYONE ON THE MINOR'S BEHALF MAKES A CLAIM AGAINST ANY OF THE RELEASEES NAMED ABOVE, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASEES FROM ANY LITIGATION EXPENSES, ATTORNEY FEES, LOSS LIABILITY, DAMAGE, OR ANY COST THAT MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF ANY SUCH CLAIM. PRINTED NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN: PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE (if participant is under the age of 18): ADDRESS: (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) PHONE: DATE: