Program Type
Mentoring and career navigation programs
Ages Served:
19-25 Years
Overview
Brief Program Summary: A program for first-year students of color and first-generation college
students. The program is designed to help students transition to their new home on campus, make
new friends and get first-hand experience of college life before classes start. First year student
participants are paired with a peer mentor who is a returning student with proven academic and
social skills, who will guide them through their transition to Ball State. Students also learn
techniques and skills focused on their academic and social development.
Success Metrics: First semester GPA, involvement in student organization, and retention rates.
Demographics
Number Served & Racial Distribution:
Total Number of Individuals Annually Served
60
Black or African Americans Annually Served
50%
Hispanic or Latinos Annually Served
50%
Geographic Scope:
− Central Indiana Counties: N/A
− Additional/Other Areas of Focus: N/A
Resources
Annual Operating Cost: $5,000 – $6,000
Initial Start-Up Cost: $0
Contact Information
Organization Name: Ball State University
Website: https://www.bsu.edu/campuslife/student-life/programs-services/summer-bridge/excel- mentor-program
Respondents Name: Diane Watters
Email: dbuck@bsu.edu
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