Developing an Intervention Bridging Program for At-Risk Students before the Traditional Pre-Freshman Summer Program

Developing an Intervention Bridging Program for At-Risk Students before the Traditional Pre-Freshman Summer Program

This paper reports the development and implementation of a multi-year program targeting a cohort of at-risk pre-freshmen. The program, called BOSS Camp (Business Opportunities for Success School), was designed to motivate, acculturate and encourage economically disadvantaged pre-freshman to attend c...

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Veröffentlicht in:College student journal 2007-03, Vol.41 (1), p.151
Hauptverfasser: Moore, Robert S, Moore, Melissa, Grimes, Paul W, Millea, Meghan J, Lehman, Mark, Pearson, Allison, Liddell, Pearson, Thomas, M. Kathleen
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Business Administration Education
College Bound Students
College Freshmen
College Preparation
Economically Disadvantaged
High Risk Students
Intervention
Majors (Students)
Program Development
Program Effectiveness
Program Implementation
Self Esteem
Student Attitudes
Summer Programs
Transitional Programs
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Zusammenfassung:This paper reports the development and implementation of a multi-year program targeting a cohort of at-risk pre-freshmen. The program, called BOSS Camp (Business Opportunities for Success School), was designed to motivate, acculturate and encourage economically disadvantaged pre-freshman to attend college and become business majors. The process of developing, implementing and adapting the BOSS Camp program is described. Program participants report that participation in the Camp has markedly increased their self-confidence and increased intentions to attend college. (Contains 3 tables.)
ISSN:0146-3934