Cohort 'looping'--popular in European primary schools--is the act of an instructor teaching a cohort of students over the course of several, continuous years. Think having the same teacher from first to fourth grade. One of the upsides is the deep understanding instructors have of their students. While cohort looping doesn't occur much in higher ed--what with the emphasis on content specialization--I want to argue, first, that McNair Programs are uniquely situated in the academy to provide such looping. Second, I want to demonstrate how the idea of looping has helped inform how we constructed a cohesive curriculum at the University of Rochester for our McNair Scholars.
"Many diverse Americans are “uncareered”. A contributing factor is that millions of high-school students graduate each year faced with two key choices - “getting a job” or “going to college”. Both decisions are made with limited to no awareness of the demands of the workforce for workers. This has resulted in many employers struggling to source skilled workers.
To address the issue, Kool Nerd Connect [KNC], a career-education company, has developed a number of industry-career courses to increase diverse students’ awareness of and interest in pursuing in-demand careers. As employers are struggling to find workers, KNC aims to have our diverse students become candidates for employment in in-demand careers, upon completion of their training or post-secondary program.
Our presentation will discuss how faculty members / educators can get their students to a space where they are thinking about careers. We will discuss some of our methodologies, workforce information on career pathways and employers’ feedback on new hires and their workforce challenges.
The presentation will prepare educators / faculty to have conversations with students on in-demand careers and the career pathways."
The Math Success Initiative Program identifies select 12th grade students from partner high schools within the city of Newark, NJ., the target area for the New Jersey Institute of Technology Talent Search and Upward Bound Programs. The MSI program is designed to strengthen mathematics knowledge, skills, and preparation for STEM majors. The goal is to support pre-college TRIO students for potential admission into NJIT, ready to take calculus. Students are additionally supported through a series of classes that focus on development of soft skills and college readiness.
The first cohort of students began in July 2019. The program is a collaboration among the NJIT President’s Office through the Center for Pre-College Programs (CPCP) and the College of Science and Liberal Arts (CSLA), the Newark Board of Education (Newark BOE), and the City of Newark. The workshop will include information on the partnership, data on the success of the program and a hands on activity.
Ever wondered how the TRIO network was built? Thinking about how your programmatic efforts are connected to the national conversation about equity in education? In this engaging session we will talk about organized TRIO, the current efforts that we are advocating for with congress and the US Department of Education and the other projects and priorities of our national office, the Council for Opportunity in Education.
All attendees will receive a VISA gift card! Learn the secret strategies to hosting impactful financial literacy workshops for students. With experience from 80+ TRIO programs, Michael offers his expertise to help you transform your view on finance and empower your students for success! Come ready to have a FUN time!
Standardized test scores still matter. Although colleges and media are telling our students that test scores are optional, they are leaving out the most important information – a descent test score and a descent GPA means lots of scholarship dollars for our students. Come learn the difference between the ACT and the new Digital SAT. You will learn the different strategies each test requires as well as which test is best for your students. Let’s get your students the most scholarship dollars possible!
If you don’t have Blumen Online for TRIO software; attend this session to see what all features you can benefit from, compared to your current database. BOT FORM – Custom Multi-lingual Online fillable form for your student(s), option to upload supporting documents and digital signature; TWO-WAY TEXTING – Send personalized text messages to group of students + Replies are recorded back; MOBILE APP – Update student’s information and enter contacts on your smartphones/devices (iPhone, iPad, Android Phone); WALLET – Go paperless! Upload all documents/files digitally of your students; BOLT – Let your students self-check-in by scanning ID cards for events/lab usage/workshops for automated logs; PE POINTS –Interactive Real-Time Tool to check objectives to ensure your Prior Experience Points; NSCH – Accurate alumni tracking with National Student Clearing House interface for APR updates; BATCH DATA PROCESSING – Save time & effort with multiple batch data wizards; SCRIPT – Custom Import Utility to import data from your Student Information System like Banner, PeopleSoft, Datatel, Accutrack, Collegue etc. in to BOT; APR – Multi-tier error checking tools, simulates same tests as done by Department of Education for Annual Performance Report; SOC-2 Compliant– Gold Standard Certificate for Data Security.
In the ever-changing landscape of educational support, TRIO programs face unique challenges, including enhancing student engagement, streamlining orientation processes, providing effective tutor training, and ensuring continuous staff development. This session will delve into how integrated online services can effectively address these pain points. We will explore real-world scenarios where TRIO programs have tackled the issue of student disengagement by adopting flexible, accessible online workshops that cater to diverse learning needs, leading to increased student participation and success. The orientation process, often overwhelming for both staff and students, can be simplified and enriched through customizable online platforms. We'll share insights on how these tools not only ease administrative burdens but also foster a welcoming community atmosphere from the outset. Effective tutor training is crucial for student support. We will discuss how online training modules can enhance tutor skills, leading to more impactful educational interactions and improved student outcomes. Lastly, the session will highlight the importance of ongoing professional development for staff, showcasing how online resources offer accessible, up-to-date training, directly benefiting student support services. Attendees will gain practical strategies and insights into utilizing these online solutions to overcome common hurdles in TRIO programs, enhancing both staff efficiency and student achievement.
Join our session to learn about how StudentAccess can help you manage your participant data. Utilities like the Multiple Student Tool, Online Applications, Dynamic Report Generator, and Data Set Editor help you efficiently manage data and create custom reports, and the Text Message and Email Generators assist you with keeping in contact with your participants. We follow the Department of Education reporting requirements for all grant types to ensure that our Annual Performance Report Generator is up-to-date.
"Trio Students Exceed College/Career Requirements only through Student Engagement and Innovative Best Practices. This session focuses on six innovative, engaging and research-based best practices to increase math and reading proficiency, college/career readiness, and raise test scores. It provides insight to increase motivation with relevant curriculum. During this session you will submit your requests and participate in continuous polling.
Learning objectives: 1) Demonstrate how to assess and conquer skill gaps in 1/3 the time with five times the accuracy, 2) Discuss how to drastically improve professional development with teacher agency, power standards and relevancy, 3) Assess how to: 1) create student engagement and participation with adaptive curriculum, 2) apply engaged learning by changing a student’s mindset including realizing the relevancy and importance of math, science and reading proficiency, and 3) reboot the intrinsic belief of your students in their ability and need to succeed, and 4) Summarize everything there is to know about the new PSAT/SAT, ACT and GRE exams to reduce text anxiety and re-engage students"
