ࡱ> ac`` bjbjss (%4<<<h$a2"& ```````$Kbhd```v``U4[ R]@<"vW8``0a,X7e7ep4[4[7eH[P';I UW'''``,d'''aD $ Bridge 91ֱ Focus Groups: Summer 2005 Summary of Findings and Action Plan B. McNeice-Stallard, Director of Research & Institutional Effectiveness 91ֱ January 2006 Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine how connected students feel to the Bridge 91ֱ and to the College as a result of the Bridge 91ֱ. Results Each focus group was asked a series of questions. Here is a summary of some of their responses: When you hear the Bridge 91ֱ, what comes to mind? Students described how much they appreciated the help they received from all members of the program staff and how the students themselves have changed because of their interaction with the Bridge 91ֱ and its staff. What would it take for the Bridge 91ֱ to get a gold star? If the Bridge 91ֱ was to receive an award, what would it be for? In order to get a gold start, one participant made an observation that all material used in class would need to be accessible to all even the hearing impaired Although some students felt the program already has a gold star, if the program were to receive an award, it would be for: caring for students; building students confidence; motivating students; mutual respect; communication; good mentors; commitment to helping us; wanting the students to succeed; and the program staff and teachers participate with us. If you were responsible for marketing the Bridge 91ֱ to other students, what key point would you stress in the advertisement campaign? If students were to market the Bridge 91ֱ, they would include the following ideas/concepts: Have high school orientations, at the high schools, that were mandatory for all seniors Use slogans such as: Lets get together Cross the Bridge Come and make a difference New beginning Making connections Gateway to the future Education is the key to success We do help Transitioning to a new atmosphere Advertise: Free tutoring Make new friends Priority registration Exciting Field trips Free books Free food, etc. Friendship Educational We are always there when you need it Easy head start Preparation for the real life Conclusions Overall, the findings from the study indicate that the participating Bridge Students do feel connected to the Bridge 91ֱ and do feel connected to the College. Most students described how much the Bridge 91ֱ staff and faculty had helped them to not only understand and appreciate more about what the 91ֱ and College had to offer but also how much the students themselves had to offer. The students felt connected to the 91ֱ because of the staff and faculty. They felt strongly that the 91ֱ employees were very caring individuals and as such the students strongly valued them as people and some of them went so far to call the employees friends. It was touching to hear how much warmth was in their voices as they described experience after experience of being recruited and helped throughout the program. Most students went on to describe how much they had grown because of the Bridge experience. It is clear from these findings that the coping/social support mechanisms provided by the Bridge 91ֱ have been very beneficial to the Bridge students. Action Plan The results of the focus group will be utilized by the Bridge 91ֱ staff to improve on the quality of programs and services offered. When developing program activities and course syllabi, Bridge staff will be more aware of meeting the needs of students with disabilities. In addition, the marketing ideas and concepts provided by the focus groups in regards to recruitment and advertisement will be presented in the Bridge Staff Recruitment Training on January 26, 2006. At this training, staff will develop presentations utilizing the above points. Lastly, Bridge staff will review the findings of this report thoroughly and will continue to implement the activities that help students feel connected to Bridge and to the college.     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