Bridges to Belmont Program Brochure

BRIDGES TO B E L M O N T YO UR B RIDGE FROM HER E TO ANYW HER E

MISSION Our mission is to provide an environment and support services that afford Bridges Scholars the opportunity to successfully transition from high school to Belmont University. The program seeks to challenge, support and nurture the academic, personal and spiritual growth of each Bridges Scholar. Each Bridges Scholar will be afforded the opportunity to achieve collegiate success through the academic and personal support provided through the Bridges to Belmont program.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SUCCESS The purpose of the Bridges to Belmont Academic Support Program is to provide foundational academic support and guidance to Bridges scholars as they transition from high school to Belmont University. Bridges to Belmont works closely with Bridges Scholars and offers ongoing support throughout their entire academic career. One of the specific goals of the program is to provide scholars with the opportunity to enhance their academic performance and skill set as they transition into and progress though their majors. Various opportunities are offered for academic support including: • A stair-step study hall system designed to encourage reflection and the development of time management and learning strategies.

• Tutoring, which is offered in multiple formats, including personalized 1:1 course-specific tutoring, drop-in general tutoring, small group tutoring and academic skills tutoring.

• Individual interventions with program staff.

• Workshops that focus not only on academic skills and abilities, but also mindset and personal growth.

Ultimately, the Bridges to Belmont Academic Support Program strives to motivate, encourage and support scholars as they become intentional, self-directed, independent learners.

BRUINS REFLECTING INTEGRITY and DETERMINATION to GROW as EMPOWERED SCHOLARS

S C H O L A R S H I P E X P E C TAT I O N S AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Bridges to Belmont scholarship experience equips and empowers scholars to not only successfully matriculate to Belmont, but to ultimately earn a degree from Belmont as well. Some key components of the Bridges to Belmont experience include: • Summer Academy, which is a 6–8 week summer bridge program on campus. This entails for-credit coursework, panels, workshops and engaging events to best prepare for the college environment at Belmont.

• The Bridges to Belmont scholarship is a last-dollar and residential scholarship. Scholars are expected to live on campus during the fall and spring semesters, during which time room, board and meal plans are covered by the scholarship.

• Scholars are expected to uphold a list of Scholar Expectations.

• The Bridges Academic Support Program offers scholars multifaceted support that focuses on developing effective study skills, conscientious time management skills and academic self-efficacy.

Details are outlined on the previous page.

• 48 hours of community service volunteering within the Nashville community each semester.

• Participation in the Scholar & Professional Mentoring Program, which pairs scholars with Belmont faculty or staff mentors for the duration of their college career; Scholars are also matched with a peer mentor upon entrance to Summer Academy.

• Access to additional career and professional development support, including 1:1 coaching related to internships, resumes, cover letters, grad school applications and other aspects of professional growth.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS • In May of 2017, the first group of scholars graduated from Belmont; there are now over 50 graduates of Bridges to Belmont.

• A former Bridges scholar was chosen to serve as one of the Board of Trustees Regents.

• On average, 34% of Bridges Scholars make the Dean’s List every semester.

• On average, 54% of Bridges Scholars have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• Bridges Scholars are active leaders within the Belmont community. They hold membership and leadership positions in over 20 different student organizations. Three scholars have earned the Bruin Award for Student Leadership, which is the highest honor for a student leader at Belmont.

• Each academic year, Bridges Scholars contribute more than 10,000 hours of community service to the city of Nashville; during the summer term, Bridges Scholars consistently complete over 500 service hours collectively.

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Each year, Bridges to Belmont collaborates with the Edgehill Family Resource Center to host a Halloween Family Fun Night for the community. Bridges to Belmont also collaborates with the Lila D. Bunch Library staff each spring to host a local MNPS school for “Lila Loves Books,” which is an event in celebration of Read Across America Day.

• In partnership with Belmont’s Office of Study Abroad, Bridges to Belmont has been able to send scholars abroad during their collegiate experience. Scholars have studied in Scotland, Ireland, Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Italy and more.

Bridges to Belmont 1900 Belmont Boulevard Nashville, TN 37212 615.460.6000 BELMONT.EDU/BRIDGES-TO-BELMONT

Belmont University is a Christian community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies programs or activities or admissions. The Director of Title IX Compliance and Prevention Programs serves as coordinator of compliance for these policies. Inquiries should be directed to: Lauri Chaudoin, Director of Title IX Compliance and Prevention Programs, Freeman Hall 3rd floor, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212. Phone: 615.460.5661. Email: lauri.chaudoin@belmont.edu.

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