Summer Success Program
The SIUE Summer Success Program will consist of a five-week online program, open to a select cohort of newly admitted first-year students who have identified as first generation and/or low-income students. The program participants will have the potential to take up to two (2) college courses for a total of five (5) college credit hours.
The three major components of the SIUE Summer Success Program include academics, campus resources and social development. The program will connect students to essential SIUE campus resources including financial aid, counseling and health services, Academic Advancement Center, Career Development Center, Center for Student Inclusion and Diversity, and other essential campus constituents. Students will receive ongoing personal, academic, and career advising after the completion of the Summer Success Program. Additionally, the program will provide students with opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and civic engagement. These campus connections and services will continue to be available throughout the student’s educational career at SIUE.
Program Objectives/Milestones
Through participation in the SIUE Summer Success Program, students will utilize campus resources and develop skills necessary to thrive holistically and reach their goals of graduation. SIUE Summer Success Program students will:
- Show a commitment to their education through engagement and involvement at the University (student organizations, on-campus employment, learning communities, etc.)
- Enhance skills by utilizing the resources available through Learning Support Services
- Develop a Summer Success Education Plan through the Summer Success Program
- Seek continuous mentorship from faculty/staff and university programs that connect faculty/staff and students outside of the classroom and in other formal settings
- Meet with the program coordinator at least three (3) times during their first semester
- Meet with their SIUE e-Plugs throughout their entire first year of college
SIUE Summer Success Program Outcomes
SIUE Summer Success students will demonstrate:
- Proficiency in navigating through university policies and procedures
- Successful completion and matriculation into their first full year at SIUE
- Higher retention and graduation rates
The Summer Success Program fits within the SIUE mission and has the potential to impact the university goals and strategic plans in the areas of:
- Increasing overall completion rates
- Increasing completion rates in at-risk and disadvantaged populations
2021 Virtual Summer Success Program application deadline: Friday, April 30
Space is limited.
SIUE e-Plugs
The SIUE e-Plugs Mentorship Program will offer an opportunity for a one-on-one relationship created to enrich the mentees’ college preparation experience. Building mentor-to-mentee relationships is a valuable opportunity for a mentor to use their talent, knowledge, and ideas to make a difference in the mentee’s academic, social, and professional growth. This relationship will foster a compassionate environment that is open to honest communication, and the value of responsibility will be explored and enhanced. e-Plugs will serve as guides, networking resources, and coaches by reinforcing positive accomplishments. They will also provide mentees with encouragement and support to help them overcome obstacles during their college preparation efforts.
SIUE e-PLUGS will be experienced faculty, staff, alumni, community leaders, or dedicated students who not only demonstrate confident leadership in fulfilling the mission of SIUE, but also recognize the reciprocal benefits of mentoring pre-collegiate students. Mentors will be paired with students based on information obtained in the mentor interest form and mentor selection process. Each mentor-to-mentee(s) pair will be assigned to a member of the program staff who will serve as a facilitator and an additional layer of support for the success of this component of the program.
