Institute #101
Piplines, Pathways and Partnerships:
Developing Sustainable Programs that Build Young Scholars
This day and a half-long institute is designed both for those who are interested in developing, as well as those who are already operating, programs that construct effective and resilient pathways to carry those from underserved student populations, including low income, first generation and/or communities of color, from K-8 systems successfully through higher education. At a time when Federal and State support for such programs is uncertain and the critical needs for them are expanding, this Institute will help all those attending to analyze and identify weaknesses in program planning, so that these can be addressed, and programs can be strengthened and sustained. The presenters have decades of experience in developing and implementing such programs, including a current Young Scholars Program, that have been highly successful in building student engagement and success in higher education.
Part 1: Understanding the History, Evolution and Critical Program Components
During this part of the Institute, the presenters will review the history of pipeline programs, from the beginnings of Federal support through Trio and Upward Bound programs, to early bridge programs, to GEAR UP programs that led to higher education outreach. They will review the developing body of research that points to the need to begin working with underserved student populations, and their families and communities, before students enter high school. Emphasis will be placed on what has been learned about the importance of cohorts, posses, community and family involvement, and clear paths for support and resilience. It is particularly important that those developing policy and programming understand the need to help students and their families navigate the social structures in which they travel, and maintain vital ties to their communities, while building new connections to academic studies and campus communities.
Part 2: Developing Working Frameworks for Program Sustainability and Success
During this second session, presenters will work with participants to explore issues and questions about programs that both work and last, including:
- How do you identify your principle stakeholders, both within your institution, and in the communities?
- How can you best connect with those already “doing the work”?
- Are some academic foci more effective than others?
- What are the best ways to connect with the Deans, Chairs and faculty you need?
- How can your Business School connect you to local businesses?
- How can you build credibility for your institution with families and communities?
- How can you approach the superintendent to get the school district support?
- What parts can foundations and corporation play?
- How can you build common cause with the development office?
- How do you communicate in ways that maintain and strengthen stakeholder involvement and support as the program develops?
Part 3: Building a Working Simulation: Dynamic Development and Analysis
During the last session of the Institute, presenters will lead participants in an interactive simulation of building a successful pipeline program. At the end of the simulation, participants and presenters will critique the results, and discuss how the program planning could have been improved to build a more sustainable structure. There will be time in the last hour of this session for an open Q & A discussion, where specific issues not already covered can be discussed.
 Carla D. Gary, JD | Email | Biography
Assistant Vice President
Office of Institutional Equity
The University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon
 Hazel G. Rountree, JD, | Email | Biography
Assistant Director
Affirmative Action
Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio
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