This workshop will begin with a brief review of pertinent research on college access and success, culminating in the presentation of one model of college success. Attendees will be invited to brainstorm possible ways to put into practice the four components of the TEEP model: 1) Content Area Knowledge; 2) Academic Behaviors; 3) Key Cognitive Strategies; and 4) College Knowledge, and explore ways to overcome difficulties in doing so.

1. Promoting College Success:The Trinity Educational for Excellence Program’s Approach to College and Life Preparation Amanda Sommerfeld, Ph.D., Boston University Paul Bowen, Director, TEEP Juan David Lozano, Assistant Director, TEEP

2. Rationale for college preparatory programs National percentages of high school students who enroll in college is approximately 69% across the nation. Of these students, only 43% actually obtain a degree. These rates vary significantly across demographic variables.

3. Rationale for college preparatory programs

4. Rationale for college preparatory programs

5. Rationale for college preparatory programs Low-income, 1st generation college students are nearly 4 times more likely to leave college after their first year than students without these risk factors After 6 years, 43% of low-income, 1st generation college students had dropped- or stopped- out of college. After 6 years, only 11% of low-income, 1st generation students had earned bachelor’s degrees (in comparison to 55% of their peers)

6. The current status of college preparatory programs Since the late 20th century, innumerable college preparatory programs have arisen, differing in: Populations served Methodologies employed Outcomes measured But all of these program share as their primary aim increasing college access, particularly for typically underrepresented college students.

7. Suggested model of college preparation 4 Components of College Preparation Content area Knowledge Key Cognitive Strategies Academic Behaviors College Knowledge Academic preparation in the areas of Mathematics, English, Science, etc. Also includes SAT preparation “Habits of mind” such as intellectual curiosity, open- mindedness, reasoning ability, being able to analyze information, solve problems, think complexly, etc. Foundational behaviors upon with academic success are built– time management, study skills, planning, organization, etc. Knowing how to “do” college: how to apply for & get financial aid, how to schedule classes & talk to professors, etc. These are the “rules of the game” that assist in the navigation of college culture. Taken from Conley (2005)

8. Traditional model of college preparation 1.5 Components of College Preparation College Knowledge Content area Knowledge Key Cognitive Strategies Academic Behaviors Knowing how to “do” college “Habits of mind” Foundational behaviors upon with academic success are built– time management, study skills, planning, organization, etc. Academic preparation in the areas of Mathematics, English, Science, etc. Also includes SAT preparation Taken from Conley (2005)

9. Trinity Education for Excellence Program 100% of TEEP eighth graders attend college-preparatory high schools. 100% of TEEP high school seniors graduate in the Spring and attend college the following Fall. 100% of TEEP college students are on track to earn their degree in four years.

10. TEEP’sMission Our mission is to create a safe community where every member is inspired to discover, empowered to engage, and individually affirmed

11. TEEP’s Mission Values Preparation Opportunity

12. TEEP’s Mission Values Preparation Opportunity

13. TEEP’s Values:The Road Map to Excellence Middle School years focus on the 5 Rs (Respect, Restraint, Responsibility, Reciprocity, and Redemption) High School years build on this foundation in the LDP (Leadership Development Program) which focuses on the 3 I’s (Intentionality, Integrity, and Influence)

14. TEEP’s Values:The 5 R’s RESPECT RESTRAINT RESPONSIBILITY RECIPROCITY REDEMPTION

15. TEEP’s Values:The 5 R’s RESPECT: Honoring the dignity of ourselves, our community, our environment, and all whom we are in community with RESTRAINT RESPONSIBILITY RECIPROCITY REDEMPTION

16. TEEP’s Values:The 5 R’s RESPECT RESTRAINT: Thinking before we speak and thinking before we act (being intentional about our words and our actions) RESPONSIBILITY RECIPROCITY REDEMPTION

17. TEEP’s Values:The 5 R’s RESPECT RESTRAINT RESPONSIBILITY: Making intentional decisions and being accountable for the decisions and the commitments that we make RECIPROCITY REDEMPTION

18. TEEP’s Values:The 5 R’s RESPECT RESTRAINT RESPONSIBILITY RECIPROCITY: Practicing gratitude and giving back to our community because we are grateful for what we have received from our community REDEMPTION

19. TEEP’s Values:The 5 R’s RESPECT RESTRAINT RESPONSIBILITY RECIPROCITY REDEMPTION: Practicing forgiveness and taking responsibility for our choices and actions

20. TEEP’s Values:THE 3 I’s of the LDP INTENTIONALITY INTEGRITY INFLUENCE

21. TEEP’s Values:THE 3 I’s of the LDP INTENTIONALITY: Thinking about why I am doing what I am doing and why I am about to do what I am considering doing INTEGRITY INFLUENCE

22. TEEP’s Values:THE 3 I’s of the LDP INTENTIONALITY INTEGRITY: Consistently integrating our values in to our words, actions, and choices no matter who we are with or what situation we find ourselves in (being consistently faithful to ourselves and to our values) INFLUENCE

23. TEEP’s Values:THE 3 I’s of the LDP INTENTIONALITY INTEGRITY INFLUENCE: Being intentionally mindful of who and what is impacting us and our behavior and being intentional about the impact that we have on others whom we are in community with

24. TEEP’s Mission Values Preparation Opportunity

25. TEEP’s Preparation Habits of excellence Leadership development Reflection

26. TEEP’s Mission Values Preparation Opportunity

27. TEEP’s Opportunities Mentorship Exposure Social capital College knowledge/preparation

28. LDP Model of college preparation Foundational values (i.e., personally striving for excellence) College Knowledge Content area Knowledge Key Cognitive Strategies Academic Behaviors Habits of excellence (i.e., Punctuality, Classroom demeanor, Time management) Opportunities to be mentored in difficult subjects, SAT preparation Habits of excellence (i.e., Goal setting, Self-monitoring, Planning/organization) Leadership development, Reflection Social capital, College knowledge