Insights into the Bridge (Puente) Program at HCC
Desmond Lewis, EdD
Associate Vice Chancellor, College Readiness
Annie Tsui, MA
Interim Dean, College Readiness
Samantha Rodriguez, PhD
Professor and Bridge (Puente) Program Co-Coordinator
Syble Davis, MA
Professor and Bridge (Puente) Program Co-Coordinator
April 24, 2023
Insights from the
Bridge (Puente) Program
Overview
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Program Overview
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Success Approach
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Student Cohorts
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Course Success Rates Comparison
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Student Demographics
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Retention Rates
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Awards Earned
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Transfer Institutions
What is the Bridge
(Puente) Program
at HCC?
The Bridge (Puente) Program is for students who want to excel in
both academic and career goals while in community college.
Students enjoy the benefits of working with classmates, faculty,
and support staff outside of formal class activities. With this added
boost, students will more readily excel in academic work on the
way to completing their degree programs. Students will also
develop better interpersonal and leadership skills.
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Become part of the Bridge learning community of students
Become a Bridge Ambassador
Experience Field Trips to Colleges and Universities
Experience Family Nights for Bridge Participants
Enjoy a close working relationship with Bridge advisors
Scholarship Opportunities
Participation in culturally enriched activities
HCC’s Bridge (Puente) Program
Webpage:
www.hccs.edu/programs/the-bridge-puente-program/
Email:
hcc.thebridge@hccs.edu
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Expected Outcome
Understand the Bridge (Puente)
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Directions
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Please get into groups of 3, Select a Recorder, Speaker, and Answer the following questions.
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HCC Bridge (Puente) Program Videos
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Overview of the Bridge (Puente) Program
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zogymOYqrYU
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HCC Bridge (Puente) Student Testimonies
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=zR2g
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The Bridge (Puente) Mentor Program
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHvQzYy7ydo
ENGL 1301
ENGL 1301+INRW 0300 (Corequisite)
EDUC 1300
HIST 1301, 2327, or 2381
MATH 1314 OR
MATH 1314+MATH 0314(Corequisite)
MATH 1332 OR
MATH 1332+MATH 0332 (Corequisite)
ESOL Level 3 (0349, 0350, 0351,0352)
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ARTS 1301
ENGL 1302
ENGL 1301 + INRW 0300 (Corequisite)
ENGL 1301 + ESOL 0370 (Corequisite)
ESOL Level 4 (0353, 0354, 0355,0356)
HIST 1301, 1302, 2328, or 2382
HUMA 1301
MATH 1314 OR
MATH 1314 + MATH 0314 (Corequisite)
MATH 1332 OR
MATH 1332 + MATH 0332 (Corequisite)
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Each College has designated
Bridge (Puente) Advisors to
provide students with support
and guidance. Bridge
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with student onboarding
through referrals and course
selection based on student
need and interest.
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Besides current Bridge (Puente)
Program faculty and advisors, what
other groups at the College should
be a part of the Program?
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Are there any other courses
besides those mentioned that should
be added as part of the Program’s
course offerings?
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Let’s Talk
Expected Outcome
Understand the student needs
in alignment with course
offerings
How the topic relates to Student
Success
How the topic is connected to Equity
and Equity-Mindedness
Results that show evidence of
success/equitable outcomes
Directions
:
Please get into groups of 3, Select a Recorder, Speaker, and Answer the following questions.
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Exposure:
HCC Bridge (Puente) Events 2022-2023
Fall 2022
Family Day
at Northline Campus
Bridge (Puente) Southeast College
Meet and Greet
Latina/o History Month
Speaker: Russel Contreras
Latina/o History Month
Speaker: Amanda Ellis
Bridge (Puente) Club
Speaker: Diana Hernandez
Bridge (Puente) November Newsletter
Spring 2023
Bridge (Puente) Central College Meet and Greet
Bridge (Puente) Alief Bissonnet Campus Meet and
Greet
Black History Month
Speaker: Samuel Hogsette
Black History Month
Speaker: Van Roundtree
Women’s History Month
– Linda Garcia Merchant
Women’s History Month
– Gabriela Magaña
Bridge (Puente) Club Financial Literacy Workshop
Transfer Workshop
Bridge (Puente) March and April Newsletter
End of Year Celebration
Experience:
Bridge
Ambassadors
Bridge Ambassadors are recruited
HCC students in the Bridge (Puente)
Program.
Bridge Ambassadors’ role is to
promote awareness of the Bridge
(Puente) Program throughout the
college and assist with student
recruitment, attend various events,
and provide program support.
1)
How can we continue to leverage
the 3E Model (Expansion, Exposure,
and Experience) for the Program?
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Let’s Talk
Expected Outcome
Understand the Bridge (Puente)
Program framework
How the topic relates to Student
Success
How the topic is connected to Equity
and Equity-Mindedness
Results that show evidence of
success/equitable outcomes
Directions
:
Please get into groups of 3, Select a Recorder, Speaker, and Answer the following questions.
5 minutes
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After going through the data,
what questions do you have?
2)
Is this a Program that you believe
can be expanded into your area?
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Let’s Talk
Expected Outcome
Understand the Bridge (Puente)
Program framework
How the topic relates to Student
Success
How the topic is connected to Equity
and Equity-Mindedness
Results that show evidence of
success/equitable outcomes
Directions
:
Please get into groups of 3, Select a Recorder, Speaker, and Answer the following questions.
5 minutes
29
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Bridge (Puente) Program is closing gaps
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Bridge (Puente) Program student success is
higher tha
n non-Bridge students
Conclusion
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Thank you!
The Bridge (Puente) Program at HCC is a student success initiative focused on culturally relevant practices to enhance academic and career goals in community college. Students benefit from a supportive learning community, mentorship, and opportunities for personal growth and leadership development. Explore the program's offerings, benefits, and impact on student success and equity.
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Insights from the Bridge (Puente) Program Desmond Lewis, EdD Associate Vice Chancellor, College Readiness Annie Tsui, MA Interim Dean, College Readiness Samantha Rodriguez, PhD Professor and Bridge (Puente) Program Co-Coordinator Syble Davis, MA Professor and Bridge (Puente) Program Co-Coordinator April 24, 2023
Program Overview Success Approach Student Cohorts Course Success Rates Comparison Student Demographics Retention Rates Awards Earned Transfer Institutions Overview 2
The Bridge (Puente) Program is for students who want to excel in both academic and career goals while in community college. Students enjoy the benefits of working with classmates, faculty, and support staff outside of formal class activities. With this added boost, students will more readily excel in academic work on the way to completing their degree programs. Students will also develop better interpersonal and leadership skills. What is the Bridge (Puente) Program at HCC? The Bridge (Puente) Program at HCC is a cohort modeled student success program that focuses on culturally relevant and culturally responsive practices that help to ensure a holistically reflective educational experience for students. It is based on the nationally recognized Puente Project.
Become part of the Bridge learning community of students Become a Bridge Ambassador Benefits for Students Experience Field Trips to Colleges and Universities Experience Family Nights for Bridge Participants Enjoy a close working relationship with Bridge advisors Scholarship Opportunities Participation in culturally enriched activities
HCCs Bridge (Puente) Program Webpage: www.hccs.edu/programs/the-bridge-puente-program/ Email: hcc.thebridge@hccs.edu Zoom Lobby: www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/virtual-lobby/(click under Academic Depts on Zoom)
Directions: Please get into groups of 3, Select a Recorder, Speaker, and Answer the following questions. Let s Talk 1) Do you see any other benefit(s) that can be derived from the Program? 2) What are some other cultural opportunities of engagement that would help to build a sense of belonging amongst out community of learners and practitioners? Expected Outcome Understand the Bridge (Puente) Program framework How the topic relates to Student Success How the topic is connected to Equity and Equity-Mindedness Results that show evidence of success/equitable outcomes 5 minutes 6
HCC Bridge (Puente) Program Videos Overview of the Bridge (Puente) Program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zogymOYqrYU HCC Bridge (Puente) Student Testimonies https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=zR2g eDcMfM0&feature=youtu.be The Bridge (Puente) Mentor Program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHvQzYy7ydo
Bridge (Puente) Program Courses As part of HCC s Bridge (Puente) Program, students enroll in at least two of the following cohorts each semester. Classes are 16 Weeks (RT) or 12 Weeks (SS). Modalities are in-person (P) or on online with a schedule (WS). Spring Semester Fall Semester ARTS 1301 ENGL 1302 ENGL 1301 + INRW 0300 (Corequisite) ENGL 1301 + ESOL 0370 (Corequisite) ESOL Level 4 (0353, 0354, 0355,0356) HIST 1301, 1302, 2328, or 2382 HUMA 1301 MATH 1314 OR MATH 1314 + MATH 0314 (Corequisite) MATH 1332 OR MATH 1332 + MATH 0332 (Corequisite) ENGL 1301 ENGL 1301+INRW 0300 (Corequisite) EDUC 1300 HIST 1301, 2327, or 2381 MATH 1314 OR MATH 1314+MATH 0314(Corequisite) MATH 1332 OR MATH 1332+MATH 0332 (Corequisite) ESOL Level 3 (0349, 0350, 0351,0352) ESOLLevel 4 (0353, 0354, 0355,0356)
Each College has designated Bridge (Puente) Advisors to provide students with support and guidance. Bridge (Puente) Advisors also assist with student onboarding through referrals and course selection based on student need and interest. HCC Bridge (Puente) Advisors
Directions: Please get into groups of 3, Select a Recorder, Speaker, and Answer the following questions. Let s Talk 1) Besides current Bridge (Puente) Program faculty and advisors, what other groups at the College should be a part of the Program? 2) Are there any other courses besides those mentioned that should be added as part of the Program s course offerings? Expected Outcome Understand the student needs in alignment with course offerings How the topic relates to Student Success How the topic is connected to Equity and Equity-Mindedness Results that show evidence of success/equitable outcomes 5 minutes 11
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Success Approach EXPANSION (Structural Bonding) HISD Partnerships to include Dual Credit Minority Male Initiative (MMI) Partnership Adult Education Literacy (AEL) Cohort HUMA Area Studies Cohort Online Cohort Expansion 3E Model EXPERIENCE (Financial Bonding) Bridge (Puente) Student Ambassadors OER Supports LibGuides (Library) EXPOSURE (Social Bonding) Partnership with Tutoring Supports Bridge (Puente) Student Org. College-wide Professional Development Bridge (Puente)
Expansion: Student Cohorts Past Cohorts 2020-2021 Current Cohorts 2022-2023 14 cohorts Locations: Online, Northline, Eastside, Alief Hayes, Alief Bissonnet, West Loop, Katy, Missouri City, and South Campus, Central Campus Students: 612 2 Cohorts Locations: Northline, Eastside Students: 47 2021-2022 14 cohorts Locations: Online, Northline, Eastside, Alief Hayes, Alief Bissonnet, Missouri City, and South Campus Students: 587 *Note: Student count is an average of Fall and Spring enrollment
Exposure: HCC Bridge (Puente) Events 2022-2023 Fall 2022 Family Day at Northline Campus Bridge (Puente) Southeast College Meet and Greet Latina/o History Month Speaker: Russel Contreras Latina/o History Month Speaker: Amanda Ellis Bridge (Puente) Club Speaker: Diana Hernandez Bridge (Puente) November Newsletter Spring 2023 Bridge (Puente) Central College Meet and Greet Bridge (Puente) Alief Bissonnet Campus Meet and Greet Black History Month Speaker: Samuel Hogsette Black History Month Speaker: Van Roundtree Women s History Month Linda Garcia Merchant Women s History Month Gabriela Maga a Bridge (Puente) Club Financial Literacy Workshop Transfer Workshop Bridge (Puente) March and April Newsletter End of Year Celebration
Bridge Ambassadors are recruited HCC students in the Bridge (Puente) Program. Bridge Ambassadors role is to promote awareness of the Bridge (Puente) Program throughout the college and assist with student recruitment, attend various events, and provide program support. Experience: Bridge Ambassadors
Directions: Please get into groups of 3, Select a Recorder, Speaker, and Answer the following questions. Let s Talk Expected Outcome Understand the Bridge (Puente) Program framework 1) How can we continue to leverage the 3E Model (Expansion, Exposure, and Experience) for the Program? How the topic relates to Student Success How the topic is connected to Equity and Equity-Mindedness Results that show evidence of success/equitable outcomes 5 minutes 17
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Directions: Please get into groups of 3, Select a Recorder, Speaker, and Answer the following questions. Let s Talk Expected Outcome Understand the Bridge (Puente) Program framework 1) After going through the data, what questions do you have? 2) Is this a Program that you believe can be expanded into your area? How the topic relates to Student Success How the topic is connected to Equity and Equity-Mindedness Results that show evidence of success/equitable outcomes 5 minutes 28
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o Bridge (Puente) Program is closing gaps Conclusion o Bridge (Puente) Program student success is higher than non-Bridge students 30
