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Designing Rural Community College Pre-College Summer STEM Programs Summer STEM Academic Integrated Learning (SSAIL) Camp and College Success Camp (CSC) Mr. Willie Perkins, Jr. Mr. Jonathan Townes Dr. Debra Mays- Jackson Dr. Mitchell Shears


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Summer STEM Academic Integrated Learning (SSAIL) Camp and College Success Camp (CSC)

Designing Rural Community College Pre-College Summer STEM Programs

  • Mr. Jonathan Townes

Program Coordinator STEM-UP Initiative

  • Dr. Debra Mays-Jackson​

Vice-President of Utica Vicksburg/Warren Central Campuses and Administrative Services

  • Dr. Mitchell Shears

Executive Director

  • f Title III/SAFRA and

Sponsored Grants

  • Dr. Noel Gardner​

Co-Principal Investigator / SSAIL Facilitator

  • Mr. Willie Perkins, Jr.

College Success Camp Facilitator

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6 Campuses / 5 locations

Utica

Raymond

  • Pearl, MS. (2933 students)
  • Vicksburg, MS. (583 students)
  • Jackson, MS. (2 Campuses)
  • Nursing Allied Health

(840 students)

  • Jackson (1641 students)
  • Raymond, MS. (6013 students)
  • Utica, MS. (758 students)

Total # students – 12,782

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6 campuses / 5 locations

Utica

Raymond

Campus Males Females Raymond 43% 57% Jackson 25% 75% Nursing- Allied 28% 72% Rankin 42% 58%

Utica 45% 55%

Vicksburg 40% 60% Male and Female Population on each Campus

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6 campuses / 5 locations

Utica

Raymond

Campus Career Tech Academic Raymond 1310 3775 Jackson 633 809 Nursing- Allied 743 38 Rankin 619 2107

Utica 289 434

Vicksburg 226 579 Technical students and Academic students

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Demographics

  • Historically Black College and

University (HBCU)

  • Est. 1903 (Utica Junior College)

merged with Hinds in 1982

  • Serve 98% African American

Students

  • Offer Hybrid, Online and Face-to-

Face Classes

  • Academic and Technical Classes

Utica

Raymond

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Summer STEM Academic Integrated Learning Camp

Dr

  • Dr. Noel Ga

Gardner

  • Mr. Jo

Jonathan Townes s

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Summer STEM Academic Integrated Learning (SSAIL) Camp

  • WHY – To help the students understand STEM principles by working

together in groups (4 students per group) to run/control a greenhouse.

  • WHO - Recruited students from surrounding area high schools

(Rising Juniors and Seniors)

  • HOW LONG - 2 weeks
  • WHEN – June 2016
  • WHERE – Utica Campus
  • Details – Each student group was given a particular plant to cultivate

for the duration of the camp.

THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT

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Summer STEM Academic Integrated Learning (SSAIL) Camp

  • ADMINISTRATION
  • DR. DEBRA MAYS – JACKSON
  • DR. MITCHELL SHEARS
  • LEAD FACULTY
  • DR. NOEL GARDNER

Chemistry Instructor

  • MR. JONATHAN TOWNES

SSAIL Coordinator

  • Administrative Services
  • MS. JOYCE WOODHOUSE

Administrative Assistant of Natural Science Division/ STEM-UP Initiative

  • FACULTY SUPPORT
  • MS. STEPHANIE BURKS

Biology

  • MR. GERALD COLLINS

Technology /Engineering

  • MS. DEBORAH DANNER

Computer Science

  • MR. JUSTIN WASHINGTON

Agriculture

  • MR. WILLIE PERKINS, JR.

Mathematics

THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT

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Summer STEM Academic Integrated Learning (SSAIL) Camp

  • MENTORS
  • MS. MAMARTHA NARLA
  • Port Gibson High School
  • Mathematics and Physic teacher
  • MR. CEDRIC CRUMP
  • Forest Hill High School
  • Biology teacher

THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT

  • MENTORS
  • MR. CHRISTEN ROBINSON
  • Wingfield High School
  • Chemistry and Physics teacher
  • MS. TEQUIA BROWN-WILLIS
  • Raymond High School
  • Human A and P, Zoology and Biology
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Marketing Strategy for SSAIL

  • Ms. Chelia Woodfork-Thompson (Campus Recruiter)
  • Mr. Jonathan Townes (Program Coordinator)
  • Attend College and Career fairs at local high schools.
  • Target schools within:
  • Jackson Public Schools(7), Hinds County Schools(3), Warren County Schools(2), Claiborne County

Schools(1), Copiah County Schools(2)

  • Communication
  • Establish communication with Administrators, Counselors, and STEM Faculty at local High

Schools.

  • Make bi-monthly visits to local high schools to speak with Administrators, Counselors, and

STEM Faculty, and students.

  • Marketing Documentation
  • SSAIL application, Flyers, brochures, Posters, and Newsletters
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Selection Criteria for SSAIL

  • Specify interest in obtaining a STEM related undergraduate degree.
  • Be a rising Junior or Senior in high school.
  • Attend one of the surrounding area high schools.
  • Be within the Hinds Community College Transportation routes or

willing to have available transportation.

  • Be committed to participate and attend everyday throughout the

camp.

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Selection Criteria for SSAIL

  • Completion of Application
  • Including:
  • Leadership/Extracurricular Activities and Honors/Awards
  • Transcript and Recommendations from STEM area teachers (2)
  • Statement of Interest
  • Parent Waiver and Authorization/Release of Liability/Parental Permission
  • Have a GPA of 3.0 and above
  • Students were selected based on their application, availability, GPA,

and academic success within STEM area courses taken.

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Execution of f Plan

  • Orientation – 12:00pm – 4:00pm
  • Saturday (2 days before the initial start date of the camp)
  • Rotations- Four (4) teams of five (5) students at thirty (30)

minute intervals.

  • Students were assigned teams and a Mentor
  • Building the greenhouse
  • Lab safety
  • Planting
  • Assembly of misting system
  • Parent orientation
  • Outline two week camp
  • Bus schedule
  • Parent and student consent
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Execution of f Plan

  • Daily Agenda – 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
  • Session 1
  • 8:30 - 11:20 am
  • Lunch
  • 11:30 – 12:30pm
  • Session 2
  • 12:45 – 2:45pm
  • Session 3
  • 2:45 – 3:00 pm (Preparation for upcoming day)
  • Coach and Mentor – Daily Assessment meeting
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Execution of f Plan

  • Biology (Burks)- Antibiotics, Fungi and Bacteria Samples in the

Soil

  • Mathematics (Perkins) – Collection of Data and Unit Conversions
  • Agriculture (Washington) – Hydroponic Systems and Plant
  • rigination
  • Computer Science (Danner) – Programming, Microsoft Office
  • Chemistry (Gardner) – pH, Measuring the amounts of Nitrogen,

Phosphorus and Potassium in Soil

  • Electronics (Collins) – Microprocessing systems
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Data

  • Twenty-one (21) rising junior and senior minority (African -

American) students were recruited from area high schools .

  • 14 Seniors and 7 Juniors
  • 10 female students
  • 11 male students
  • Average GPA of all participants= 3.2
  • Seventy-five percent (16) of the students completed the administered

survey at the end of the camp.

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SSAIL Data

Do Do you anti ticipate to complete your Ass ssociate's 's Degr gree? What t is is your anti ticipated majo jor?

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SSAIL D Data

Do you agree that the following activities were beneficial to your educational and career goals?

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SSAIL Data

What was your educational goals BEFORE and AFTER completing the S.S.A.I.L. Camp?

BEFORE AFTER

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Results

  • 73% of the students intend to major in Biology (46.67%) or

Engineering (26.67%).

  • 100% of the students agreed the career development conversations

and mini research project were beneficial.

  • 100% of the students agreed that the camp increased their

understanding of working as a part of a team, the type of jobs and careers available in their area of interest, and the link between high school, college, and their future career.

  • Educational goals BEFORE and AFTER completing the S.S.A.I.L. Camp

went from Undecided (37.5%) and MD/PhD (43.75) to Undecided (12.5%) and MD/PhD (68.75%).

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Challenges

  • Timeframe of Camp
  • 8:00am – 3:30pm
  • Hindered the ability to go in depth with certain topics and discussions
  • Length of Camp
  • Two(2) weeks
  • Students wanting to continue their learning experience
  • Hindered the ability to maximize the amount of content taught due to preparation

for the mini research presentation.

  • The short timeframe and length lead to discussions to expand the camp to

three(3) weeks

  • To maximize content taught and still conduct research presentation preparation.
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College Success Camp

Dr

  • Dr. No

Noel Gar Gardner

  • Mr. Jo

Jonathan Townes

  • Mr. Will

illie Perkin ins, Jr Jr.

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Marketing Strategy for CSC

  • Ms. Chelia Woodfork-Thompson (Campus Recruiter)
  • Mr. Jonathan Townes (Program Coordinator)
  • Attend College and Career fairs at local high schools.
  • Target schools within:
  • Jackson Public Schools(7), Hinds County Schools(3), Warren County Schools(2), Claiborne County

Schools(1), Copiah County Schools(2)

  • Communication
  • Establish communication with Administrators, Counselors, and STEM Faculty at local High

Schools.

  • Make bi-monthly visits to local high schools to speak with Administrators, Counselors, and

STEM Faculty, and students.

  • Marketing Documentation
  • STEM-UP application, Flyers, brochures, Posters, and Newsletters
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Selection Criteria for CSC

  • Specify interest in obtaining a STEM related undergraduate degree.
  • Be a recent high school graduate within the past year (no college transfers).
  • Submit a current official high school transcript with GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Submit an official ACT composite score of 17 or higher.
  • Apply to Hinds Community College-Utica Campus as a residential student.
  • Submit a Housing Application.
  • Submit the STEM-UP Application
  • Including:
  • Submit the personal statement with the application
  • Letters of recommendation (two: two from current high school STEM (science, technology,

engineering and mathematics) teachers)

  • Apply for financial aid by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA).

  • Students were selected based on their application, availability, GPA, and

academic success within STEM area courses taken.

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What is a College Success Camp?

The camp is a five day intense crash course that changes lives in a positive and dramatic manner by:

  • Challenging and inspiring students to grow and develop skills

essential for success in college and beyond.

  • Motivating faculty and staff to mentor student growth and improve

the teaching/learning process they use with students.

  • The camp provides a unique opportunity for faculty to developing and

hone on their skills in facilitation.

  • Professional growth at the camp focuses on key aspects of faculty

performance: (1) Personal Growth (2) Facilitation of Learning (3) Assessment (4) Mentoring.

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Who Benefits From The College Success Camp

EVERYONE BENEFITS

  • Students
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Administrators
  • Program
  • Institution
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The Goals for the College Success Camp

Camp

  • Grow performance skills of students, faculty, & staff.

Student

  • Develop a sense of learner ownership and accountability.

Faculty

  • Improve facilitation skills and develop mentoring skills including peer-

coaching.

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Key Personnel

  • Co-Directors: Dr. Mitchell Shears & Dr. Noel Gardner
  • Program Coordinator: Jonathan Townes
  • Program Assistant: Joyce Woodhouse
  • Camp Facilitator: Willie Perkins
  • Coaches: Hinds Faculty (7) and Area High School STEM Faculty (5)
  • Mentors: 2nd Year STEM Cohort Members (6)
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Camp Logistics at a Glance

  • Length: 5 Days
  • Time Frame: 7:30 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
  • Meals: Daily Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner for all faculty, staff, and

participants involved; faculty break room with refreshments; Orientation and Awards Ceremony

  • Location: Walter Washington Administration Building
  • Support Persons: Hinds Faculty & Staff (if available for Friday grading
  • f student product)
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Contents & Activities

  • Learning to Learn Textbook*
  • Foundation of Algebra Textbook*
  • Foundation of Chemistry Textbook*
  • Student Success Toolbox*
  • Math & Graphing Skills (Software)*
  • Games
  • Writing Contest
  • Talent Show
  • Speech Contest
  • Art Contest
  • Problem Solving Contest
  • Math Contest
  • Student Council
  • Learning Community Meetings
  • Awards Ceremony

Pacific Crest*

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Camp Structure

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Camp Logistics

Day 1 of the Camp

  • Distribute all materials
  • Assign and form teams
  • Make sure everyone understands the schedule and point sheet
  • Establish expectations of success
  • Have teams create names
  • Observe & assess how students functions
  • Facilitate learning session
  • Assess their on performance and set personal growth goals
  • Continually to assess the affective status of the camp participants
  • Find way to build learning community and team rapport
  • Privately intervene at opportune times with team or individuals who need help with their

performance

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Camp Logistics

Day 2 of the Camp

  • Repeat duties from Day 1
  • Check progress of homework and emphasize time management
  • Contests coordinator pass out flyer with contest rules and sign-in

sheet

  • Start preparing for Award Ceremony
  • Identify students who are not being challenged and plan a way to

challenge them

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Camp Logistics

Day 3 of the Camp

  • Repeat all duties of previous days
  • Coaches make sure students have a plan to get their work completed
  • Encourage participation in contest
  • Prepare certificates, awards, and prizes
  • ADDITIONAL WORKERS for grading final products
  • Other faculty
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Camp Logistics

Day 4 of the Camp

  • Duties repeat from the previous days
  • Students will need extra support to cope with the stress
  • Encourage students to get work done effectively
  • Prepare/ Dry run for contest and awards ceremony
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Camp Logistics

Day 5 of the Camp – Competition Day

  • Have coaches verify work product and submit for evaluation
  • Competition will begin while products are being evaluated
  • Results will be announced at award ceremony
  • Return work to students
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Camp Logistics

After the Camp

  • De-brief with Key Players (Advisory Committee)
  • Store all files, supplies, and material for future camps
  • Pay all expenses
  • Documentation Meeting
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Camp Agenda & Syllabus

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Data and Results

  • Camp consisted of 30 US African American students: Survey Respondents (28)
  • Males 12 (42.9%)

Females 16 (57.1%)

  • 68.1% of the students major of interest was Biology and Engineering.
  • 90% of the students intended to completed their degree in a two-year period.
  • 96.5% intend to transfer to a 4-year university or college and 89% plan to attend

immediately after completing their Associate Degree and maintain their STEM area of interest.

  • Of the barriers that students have to overcome 42.3% state that they had no

barriers; however, the next barrier was financial constraints with 34.6%.

  • 85.7% of the students mother had some college or higher degree and 60.7% of

the students father had some college or higher degree.

  • 89.3% indicated that they are not the first generation in their family to attend

college.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

We would like to acknowledge our funders from the National Science Foundation NSF 1623282 (HBCU-UP Implementation Project), NSF 1649931 (HBCU-UP Planning Project), NSF 1036239 (HBCU-UP Implementation Project), Administration, Faculty, Staff and Participants.

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Thank you for your attention!

Noel.Gardner@hindscc.edu Willie.Perkins@hindscc.edu Jonathan.Townes@hindscc.edu 601-885-7037 601-885-7061 601-885-7108