https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/22593/archive/files/5fad769c8e5166f60a7ed4c2d5b64954.pdf?Expires=1774483200&Signature=kUs5Vzz-eLjPLJzT4X2xhFWc1rSI2txp2lqt1oSXPE07NVMqWeB%7EC8ToK3Td0qhF-qES89U0gB30j78kYf6HHPfrPbymAb3VBEADEmuzWKq-yw00stAhlvT8yiiF%7EyGX4wor53Swg76PbZvev34XRfF17qKDnq8fN0ZI7NUdaj-Nz3dsI%7EufBCofod9dKy7daS%7EqUnqVzekuTJKw-5SUtlZLhtzuvyC6IfjucF5MLWRQvPxgclSaSNOjW1GGULGFxkHdYESCMYuq1qc1lzPzdy2O5eGYzcIPLtGtz7AfWGnJVpWP5RhQY59vWKETULd-kk9ItMmpCBKAc8zwBmrw%7EA__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 499f517fa4f90ec2b6eace2ae1b0cd87 PDF Text Text HILANDER JULY 6 - A U G U S T 7, 2015 STUDENT TUITION ASSISTANCE _ p - T R A M S A I Tummer Bridge PROGRAM �Greetings: At Philander Smith College, o u r a i m is to move this great institution to new heights. We are excited to invite you to be a part of this forward m o m e n t u m . The Philander Smith College S.T.A.R.T. S u m m e r Bridge Program is a unique opportunity for newly admitted students to get a strong start on their college career, experience campus life and explore the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. During an intensive five week program, students w i l l enroll in up to six credit hours of coursework. Program participants w i l l be paired with current student scholars, mentors and academic advisors who w i l l help t h e m navigate through academic, self-improvement and leadership workshops. ,40101^ Next A unique and innovative attribute of the Philander Smith College S.T.A.R.T. S u m m e r Bridge Program is that we willactively engage students in four distinctive tracks/pathways ensuring their success. After completing the program, students w i l l earn coLLege credits and be prepared to excel academicalLy as leaders on campus and in the community. At Philander Smith CoLLege, we believe that a strong start means a strong finish. Our institution plays a vital role in the lives of our students as we prepare young people for leadership in our local, national and global communities. We continue a proud tradition of producing academically-trained graduates. By enrolling your student in the Philander Smith College S.T.A.R.T. S u m m e r Bridge Program, you help t h e m get a strong start! Join us as we continue to move Philander Forward! Sincerely, Roderick L. Smothers, Sr., Ph.D. President Philander Smith CoLLege philander.edu Pagae ^ �HILANDER Summer Bridge PROGRAM JULY 6 - A U G U S T 7, 2015 STUDENT TUITION ASSISTANCE AND READINESS TRACKS/PATHWAYS The Philander Smith College S.T.A.R.T. S u m m e r Bridge Program is a five week academic e n r i c h m e n t and Leadership development program. It provides a seamtess transitional opportunity for f i r s t - t i m e f r e s h m e n to get an early and strong start on their college career by staying on campus, and completing up to six (6) credits during five (5) weeks in the s u m m e r . This intense and exciting s u m m e r experience offers students the opportunity to prepare f o r t h e academic, personal, and social challenges that they may encounter white in college. Students are provided with a structured environment conducive to building the f u n d a m e n t a l skills and relationships necessary for successful completion of a bachelor's degree. In addition to tutoring, Next Page study skills training, and academic and leadership development workshops, the program provides extensive academic and personal counseling to equip and support participants. Students selected as Philander Smith College S.T.A.R.T. S u m m e r Bridge Program Scholars are awarded a s u m m e r - o n l y scholarship that covers tuition, housing, and a m e a l plan. The Philander Smith College S.T.A.R.T S u m m e r Bridge Program is c o m m i t t e d to the development of the entire student. P ROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Before the fall semester, students are offered the opportunity to adjust to the demands of college, both in and out of the classroom. Once students are assigned m e n t o r s and are aligned with the appropriate Track/Pathway (Urban, Ambassador, C o m m u n i t y or Christian), they w i l l : • Enroll in six hours of coursework; • Attend study/discussion groups with s u p p l e m e n t a l instructors and tutors; • Participate in social, cultural, professional and spiritual activities; • Reside in o n - c a m p u s housing for the entire s u m m e r t e r m ; • Attend academic, self-improvement, and leadership w o r k s h o p / s e m i n a r s ; • Meet with counselors for academic advising, course scheduling, and assistance with career goal development. philander.edu �HILANDER Student Tuition Assistance and Readiness Tracks/Pathways jmrnerBhclge PROGRAM PROGRAM BENEFITS During the s u m m e r program participants wiLl benefit f r o m the foLLowing early intervention services; • Early assessment, • Mentoring and academic advisement, • Fall schedule completion, • Registration and financial aid advisement, • Career and leadership development workshops, • Social, spiritual and c u l t u r a l experiences, • Become f a m i l i a r w i t h PSC's campus and surrounding community. ELIGIBILITY s t u d e n t s considered for participation in the Philander Smith College S.T.A.R.T. S u m m e r Bridge P r o g r a m m u s t meet the following requirements: • Be a m e m b e r of an under-represented minority group; • Be admitted to Philander Smith College; • Be available to attend the program for the entire five-week s u m m e r session; • Plan to continue e n r o l l m e n t and graduate f r o m Philander Smith College; • Have a cumulative high school CPA of 2.5 or better. Applications may be obtained and/or submitted online at www.philander.edu. A l l applications must be submitted no later than J u n e 19, 2015. �UmLANDER ^ ^ ' ^ ^ Student Tuition Assistance and Readiness Tracks/Pathways Summer Bridge PROGRAM THE 4-TRACK/PATHWAY SYSTEM Using a success track/pathway model, eligible students are aligned with one of the following scholastic tracks: TRACK/PATHWAY 1: Urban S c h o l a r s This track/pathway is designed for students who have an interest in pursuing majors in fields that are linked to providing innovative solutions to the challenges of urban issues such as poverty and c r i m e . As part of their matriculation, these students w i l l be required to volunteer a designated n u m b e r of hours working and interacting with professionals in t h e i r c h o s e n disciplines. [ M i n i m u m grade point average is 2.5). TRACK/PATHWAY 2: A m b a s s a d o r S c h o l a r s This track/pathway is designed for those students who, while in high school, demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, and are capable of ...^ w o r k i n g independently and with team m e m b e r s . Eligibility for this track requires ^^^^ three (3) letters of recommendation, preferably f r o m the school counselor, a teacher Page and the pastor of the church that the student attends. These students w i l l voluntarily represent, positively promote, and uphold the mission of Philander Smith CoLLege by serving as student representatives during a variety of coltege-hosted programs, events and activities. ( M i n i m u m grade point average is 3.0). TRACK/PATHWAY 3: Community S c h o l a r s This track/pathway is designed for those students w h o exhibit a high level of a l t r u i s m , empathy and concern f o r o t h e r s , particularly the elderly, infirmed, indigent and neglected. These students w i l l volunteer with help agencies and ministries throughout the Little Pock C o m m u n i t y to provide assistance to persons in need. ( M i n i m u m grade point average is 2.5). TRACK/PATHWAY A: Christian S c h o l a r s This track/pathway is designed for those students who have been diligent in performing church-retated duties. They must be interested in sharing the tenets of their faith with others through committed work with the Philander Smith College campus religious life and ministries. These students must be of good moral character, devoted to service and willing to devote time to helping others through peer counseting, rap sessions, etc. (Minimum grade point average is 2.5). philander.edu | �HILANDER Assistance and Readiness Tracks/Pathways Student Tuition Summer Bridg^ 1 1 PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM NAME ADDRESS STATE CITY HOME P H O N E 1 C E L L PHONE I 1 ZIP 1 E-MAIL SOCIAL MEDIA H A N D L E I S I GENDER • MALE • FEMALE ETHNICITY DATE OF BIRTH U.S. CITIZEN O YES • NO ^^^^ Page HIGH SCHOOL ANTICIPATED M A J O R / D E G R E E PROGRAM N A M E OF A D M I S S I O N S REFERENCE TITLE ICOUNSELOR. PASTOR. TEACHER, COMMUNITY LEADERI EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES T - S H I R T SIZE CAREER GQALlSl INTERESTED IN MINISTRY WORK? O YES • NO NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE? O YES C O M P L E T E AND MAIL A P P L I C A T I O N T O : P H I L A N D E R S M I T H COLLEGE / OFFICE OF A D M I S S I O N S 900 DAISY BATES DRIVE LITTLE ROCK, A R K A N S A S 72202 1.800.446.6772 / W W W . P H I L A N D E R . E D U Q NO �We graduate academically accomplished students w h o are grounded as advocates for social justice determined to change the w o r l d for the better. WE VALUE WE OFFER • A learning community that provides excellent oppotunities for teaching and learning in and out of the classroom; • A safe c o m m u n i t y in which o u r students can live, learn and grow; • Students w h o exhibit academic scholarship and a love for learning • Students w h o are seriously c o m m i t t e d to earning a college degree; • Students of high m o r a l character and w h o possess a willingness to w o r k with and serve others • • Students w h o are enthusiastic and motivated; Students w h o aspire to reach their f u l l potential. • • S M I T H A student-centered community that caters to the social, spiritual and developmental needs of our students; A transparent c o m m u n i t y that encourages ongoing dialogue and positive interactions a m o n g our students, faculty and staff. ANDER C O L L E G E philander.edu �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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