DR. CORNELL A. BELL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (BOP)
Organization name: Purdue University
Program Type
Academic programs
Mentoring and career navigation programs
Ages Served:
19-25 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: Designed to create a more diverse student body, the Business
Opportunity Program (BOP) recruits, enrolls, educates and provides support for Krannert School
of Management undergraduate and graduate students. It begins with an eight-week summer
session to jumpstart studies within the School of Management. BOP provides a number of
support services, including academic advising, coaching, tutoring services, and financial support.
Peer-to-peer mentoring is the foundation of a student’s support group, which ultimately leads to
the goal of academic excellence for all BOP students.
Success Metrics: Since taking wing in 1968 with 11 undergraduate student participants, BOP
has provided opportunities for more than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students. BOP has
a 95% graduation rate and 100% job placement rate.
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
30
Black or African Americans Annually Served
40%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
35%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: Marion
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: North Central, Brebruf, Hamilton Southeastern High
School, Lawrence North High School
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $300,000
Initial Start-Up Cost: N/A
Contact Information
Organization Name: Purdue University
Website: https://www.purdue.edu/
Respondents Name: Darren Henry
Email: henrydl@purdue.edu
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