Design Document 1- Program Objectives

As we discussed in class, the purpose of this EEO Summer Program is to address gaps in student knowledge and to help these students transition from "pre-freshmen" to freshmen students at Kean University. We were asked to develop more specific objectives for the EEO Summer Program.

Kean University EEO Summer Program Objectives:

1. assist students in utilizing resources and using the technology that is available (computer labs, library, electronic databases, OWL PURDUE, computer programs that are available )

2. develop student study habits by discussing methods that work, give "how-to" guides for studying and notetaking (mentors can work together with facilitators to design a list that will be provided to students. It would also be beneficial if students are given time to brainstorm their own list)

3. helping students examine assignments given by professors to design a rubric to meet assignment requirements

4. encourage students to develop short term and long term goals for their first year at Kean University

5. have students evaluate what is expected of them as new students at Kean and also their own expectations for themselves as first-year college students

6. Encourage students to build bonds with fellow first year students (that will be in their writing groups, as well as the other writing groups). Students should also be encouraged to build bonds with their writing coaches, as their writing coaches can also be mentors for adjusting to college life, not just for academic purposes

7. assist students in developing an academic Discourse that also integrates their own personal "voice" and "style"

8. encouraging students to form professional, but humanistic relationships with their instructors. (this will aid students' comfort level with asking professors for assistance or clarification with assignments as well as minimizes the strong "authoritative" view students have of their instructors)

9. assist students in evaluating their work throughout the program to build awareness of growth (from beginning to end) and self confidence

10. encourage students to reflect on their work and write down what worked, what didn't and what they can change for the next time (students should keep a reflective journal where these thoughts can be kept)

11. provide a support system for these students (supervisors, mentors, and facilitators)