Bridges Scholars - Miami Orientation 2021

1. Developing as Scholars, Leaders
& Professionals
Bridges Scholars

2. Overview
» Bridges Scholars is a program
available to Miami students who
successfully completed the Bridges
Program for High School Seniors.
» Our vision is for Bridges Scholars to
be a thriving community of diverse
scholars and leaders equipped with
tools for post-college success

3. Desired Outcomes
» Participants will achieve
academically and socially.
» Participants will build their resume.
» Participants will get involved in the
Bridges Scholars Student
Organization.
» Participants will give back to the
Bridges/Bridges Scholars
community.

4. Opportunities, Activities & Support
» Bridges Scholars Student
Organization
» Bridges Scholars Living Learning
Community (LLC)
» Student Success Coach
» Earn a Graduation Stole
» Build Community with other
Bridges Scholars

5. We’re Planning For Your Campus Arrival
1. Welcome Letter (June/July)
2. MADE@Miami Pre-semester
Program (August)
3. Meet & Greet and/or Picnic
(August/September)
4. Bridges Scholars Check-In
(September/October)
5. Help out with Bridges High
School Program
(October/November)

6. Monica Y. Adkins, Ed.D.
“I am here to help you transition to and successfully graduate from Miami.”
» Senior Assistant Director, Student Success
Center
» Bridges Scholars Coordinator & Student
Success Coach
» 5th year working at Miami
» Miami University Alumnus (Bachelor’s Degree)
» University of Cincinnati Alumnus (Master’s and
Doctoral Degrees)
» Resident of Cincinnati, Ohio
» Interests: genealogy, advocacy for the Deaf
community, movies, real estate and Michael
Jackson’s music

7. Contact Information
Monica Y. Adkins, Ed.D.
Monica.Adkins@MiamiOH.edu
513-529-3912
Bridges Scholars Webpage