existing first-year bridge program<\/a>, freshmen receive extra support as they take courses and earn college credit. Students do not earn college credit in the summer program, but they can qualify for a $250 scholarship if they complete the program, said Dave Clark, UWM vice provost for student success.<\/p>\nThe two programs will potentially serve 250 more students than in the past. The summer session will accommodate 200 students, while Clark said he hopes to attract 50 more students in the yearlong program in the fall. The summer program is supported by funding from the UW System.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope to be able to bring in additional students by targeting ZIP codes most affected by COVID-19,\u201d Clark said. \u201cUnderprepared students who completed the one-year bridge program do better academically and persist longer than underprepared students who do not enroll in that program.\u201d<\/p>\n
Smaller classes, more help<\/h3>\n
UWM\u2019s yearlong program for freshmen who are admitted on a conditional status take courses like other freshmen in the College of General Studies. But they are enrolled in smaller classes and choose from a limited number of courses, allowing for individualized academic advising and built-in resources, like professional tutoring and supplemental instruction.<\/p>\n
The shorter, summer option includes instructor-led online workshops that prepare students for college-level reading, writing and discussion, while they learn about Milwaukee and UWM.\u00a0Students also have the opportunity to improve their math placement before the fall semester begins.<\/p>\n
Most of the summer program is offered online so that students have the flexible schedule needed to also work a summer job. It concludes with an on-campus visit that includes financial literacy training and an orientation to UWM campus and services.<\/p>\n
Operating both programs will allow the College of General Studies to assess which approach works best for students, said Clark. The college is also investigating ways to help current UWM students who had taken online courses last year and will be transitioning \u201cback to normal\u201d in the fall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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