This document summarizes the Viking Academic Boot Camp (VABC) program at Cleveland State University. It provides an overview of the program, including details about the population it serves, funding sources, outcomes data, and lessons learned. Key points include: - VABC is a 7-week summer transitional program for 169 students to prepare them for college-level coursework in math and English. - Participants have on average a 2.13 high school GPA and 22 ACT math score. The program aims to help non-traditional students succeed. - Outcomes data shows VABC students pass their first college math course at a higher rate (34%) compared to non-VABC students (12%). -

2. Our Role with CSU’s
Viking Academic
Boot Camp
Christine Vodicka, VABC Program Director
Edward Magiste, VABC Program Assistant

3. Presentation Overview
• Overview of transitional programs
• Learn about the VABC Model
• Definition of Bridge Success*
• VABC data findings
• Q and A

4. College-Eligible?
College-Ready?
• “College Eligible”- The U.S. educational
system is unique on its focus to enable students
to meet admissions requirements of colleges
• “College Ready”- Students are able to meet
the expectations required in entry-level college
courses
What are a few of these expectations?

6. Cleveland State University
• Member of the CUMU
– 17 of which have around 17,000 students.
• CSU has 17,447 students;
– 11,722 undergrad, 55% females,
– average age 26.7 years,
– enroll for an average of 12 credit hrs.
• Majority are commuter students
• Students come from
– 82 counties, of Ohio, (Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Summit and Medina
are the top 5)
– Over 1100 international students from over 60 countries (India,
Saudi Arabia, China, Turkey, Korea are the top 5)

7. The VABC Model
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9. You have a mission.
First, please divide into small
groups of 3 to 4.

10. As a group decide:
1. How you would define the
concept on the card.
2. How you would measure the
concept/component?

11. Create a Poster
• You will have 7-10 minutes in your group
• Include your own DEFINITION and how
would MEASURE success.

12. TIME IS UP!
Please hang your poster up on
the wall in no particular order.

13. Measuring Success
Discussion

14. The VABC Population
• n=169, 107 females (64%), 62 males (36%)
• 83 (49%) are African American, 57 (34%) White, 29 (17%) are
Latino, Asian, Other (includes no race, mixed, etc.)
• 23% (39) are from CMSD
• 125 passed VABC, 96 are currently enrolled at CSU, 2 are grad
students
• Average HS GPA 2.13, average ACT MTH score 22.092
• Low income, first generation college students
• New and returning students
• Non-traditional students
• English as second language

15. Funding
COSTS:
Instructors (CSU summer salary)
SLA Leaders ($10.00 per hour)
Coaches ($10.00 per hour)
Fringe benefits
Books/supplies/food/operating costs
On average: $30,000-$50,000 to operate 7 week camp
Funded by Academic Programs (formerly Undergraduate Studies)
Seeking grants for Summer 2014 through Lumina Foundation

16. Outcomes
• For the four years of the study:
• 12% of CSU students passed their first MTH
» Versus 34% of VABC students
» 12 % of Non-VABC students
» VABC gives students a 2.94% better chance at
passing their first college Math course.
• Of the 96 currently enrolled:
– 55% have a 3.07+ GPA
– 29% have a 2.3+ GPA
– 11% have a 1.79+ GPA

17. Evolution of VABC
• Ongoing changes!!!
• Changes with schedule, recruiting, policies,
staffing
• Cost of $100 fee has remained the same as
well as content areas (MTH/ENG)
• End of summer regroup to plan changes for
next summer
• Logic model and evaluation chart in packet

18. What we have learned
• Classes must mirror college rigor
• Be flexible when planning (no fear of change)
• Be firm with attendance (class passes help)
• Sign up to meet with coach prior to end of program
• None of the VABC students attended the SI portion of
their math courses (if available)
• Only 60 (35%) used any of TASC’s services after
VABC, including tutoring, success coaching
• Three Boot Camp students have worked at TASC

19. Thank you for attending!
Any questions or comments?
Please pick up your kit!