STUDENT ACCESS & SUCCESS 2016-2017 Annual Report
OUR MISSION As a leading, diverse, urban, public research university, Florida International University believes that scholarship and teaching are best fulfilled when shaped by an inclusive environment. The Office of Student Access & Success (SAS) is committed to improving students’ learning and success by providing engaged learning experiences through meaningful high impact practices, strategic programming, and service that will advance precollegiate, undergraduate, and graduate education.
OUR VISION To create pathways that connect under-represented students to quality post-secondary education and high-impact practices that enable them to achieve purposeful degree completion from undergraduate to graduate levels.
Contents Message from our Vice Provost............................................2-3 Student Statistics..................................................................4-5 Pre-Collegiate Programs.......................................................6-7 The Education Effect.............................................................8-9 College Access Programs.................................................10-11 McNair Scholars Program.................................................12-13 Diversity Graduate Fellowships........................................14-15 Professional Development................................................16-17 Signature Events...............................................................18-19 Supporters.........................................................................20-21
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“Education is the great equalizer that can transform the mind and lives of individuals for greater success.”
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Message from the Vice Provost Last year, our Student Access & Success (SAS)
Panther Pride (FPP) continues to grow and has
team collectively embarked on a journey to
served 258 students since 2013. Throughout
advance student success and ensure greater
2016 -2017, five FPP students have participated
access to post-secondary education for the
in study abroad, 24 have graduated, and six have
communities we serve. Our priorities remain
transitioned on to graduate school.
focused on success for students, as they continue to focus on acquiring the skills necessary
The McKnight Doctoral Fellows at FIU have a 94%
to succeed in our increasingly global world.
retention rate, the highest retention rate of any
These priorities align effectively with the FIU
other participating university in the state. To date,
BeyondPossible2020 strategic plan, and this report
we have hosted 82 fellows since the program’s
documents our accomplishments and progress
inaugural cohort in 1984. To further underscore the
towards realizing that vision.
impact of our access efforts for under-represented
During the 2016 - 2017 academic year, our precollegiate programs served approximately 2000 students throughout the greater Miami-Dade
students in post-graduate study, our NSF Bridge to the Doctorate fellows collectively have been awarded $300,000 in external fellowships.
community. FIU’s National Achievers Society
In fall 2016, we launched our LIVE LEARN GROW
(NAS) scholars attended the Florida Education
professional development program, which builds
Fund’s Brain Bowl and placed 1st in the coding
on the work of the Association of American
and history categories, and claimed 2nd place
Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) to expand and
in 6th - 8th grade Word Wizard and math teams.
improve student engagement with High-Impact
Our Education Effect initiative served over 6,000
Practices. Our inaugural program hosted 14
students and parents through our academic and
workshops with over 100 students participating.
family enrichment programs. We are excited that 39 graduating seniors from Booker T. Washington
Our new partnership with the City of Miami
Senior High School and Miami Northwestern
Gardens will allow us to introduce students to
Senior High School, the largest cohort to date, will
science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)
attend FIU in the 2017-2018 academic year.
at an early age. In early spring, we hosted the top elementary school winners from the City of Miami
We also hosted the largest incoming class of Golden Scholars and awarded $160,000 in undergraduate scholarships. Our second-year
Gardens’ annual science fair, the only science fair in the county hosted by a municipality.
Golden Scholar retention rate is at 87%, and
As SAS moves into the new academic year, we
this summer, we graduated 11 students from
will remain true to our mission of providing a high
the inaugural Golden Scholars cohort. Fostering
quality and equitable education to all students.
Jaffus Hardrick, Ed.D.
Vice Provost, Student Access & Success
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STUDENT ACCESS & SUCCESS 2016-2017 STATISTICS
GENDER
64% 36% Female
Male
Each year, Student Access & Success (SAS) works to provide learning experiences through meaningful and strategic programming and services to our students. Each student reflects the diversity that is celebrated at our university. FIU has positioned itself as one of South Florida’s anchor institutions aimed to serve the diverse population of our community.
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DEMOGRAPHICS
44% Hispanic 42%Black/African American 6% White 5% Two or more races 3% American Indian/Alaska Native Asian Unknown
72
90
%
SAS students graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree this year during the 2016-2017 Academic Year.
of SAS students are in good academic standing
SAS awarded
$868,538 TOP SAS MAJORS
in undergraduate scholarships this year.
Psychology Criminal Justice Physical Science/Engineering Health Sciences Biology Recreation/Sports Management Communications Communication Arts Hospitality Management
583 *Total numbers include undergraduate and graduate students.
SAS STUDENTS BOAST A SECOND YEAR RETENTION RATE OF
96
%
compared to the university-wide rate of 88%.
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Pre-Collegiate Programs • • • • • •
College Reach Out Program (CROP) Educational Talent Search (ETS) EV3 Robotics National Achievers Society (NAS) Partners in Progress (PIP) Upward Bound
Participating students achieved average composite scores of
1599
on the SAT and
23
on the ACT exams.
SAS pre-collegiate programs partner with
15
schools from Miami-Dade County.
2,000
Approximately pre-collegiate students in Miami-Dade County were served through our programs during the 2016-2017 academic year.
95% of participating high school seniors graduated high school in 2016-2017.
90% of participating high school graduates were accepted into college.
Student Spotlight: Aniska Casseus Aniska Casseus is a senior at Miami Central Senior High School. Born in Por-De-Paix, Haiti, Aniska moved to the United States at the age of one. While at Miami Central, Aniska participates in the Academy of Information Technology magnet program. Through this program, she has become certified in Photoshop, Flash CS6, Microsoft Office, and Adobe CS6. She is a member of the Honor Society of Journalism and has achieved the Honor Roll multiple times. Her involvement in the Upward Bound program has given her the desire to continue her education after high school. She hopes to attend college and major in counseling psychology.
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Student Access & Success works to prepare elementary, middle, and high school students for a college education. Year-round and specialized summer programs offer academic enrichment to enhance the performance of K-12 students. Our team creates environments that are nurturing and supportive, provide leadership, foster development and community outreach, and promote academic excellence through supplemental instruction, advisement, and mentoring.
FIU’s National Achievers Society (NAS) had 63 students from 9 schools participate in the state-wide Annual Brain Bowl.
At the 48th Annual Florida TRIO Olympics, our Upward Bound students took home 1st and 3rd place in Spelling 2nd and 3rd place overall in ACT Prep 3rd place in Public Speaking
82% of students in our EV3 Robotics program earned a grade of B or higher in the pre- and post-academic grade assessment in science throughout the academic year. North Miami Middle School, an EV3 Robotics partner, is ranked as the #1 middle school for science in its region.
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The Education Effect director, Dr. Donnie Hale Jr. with students at Booker T. Washington Senior High School.
“The Education Effect is a dot connector for student access and success by providing college and career exposure, ACT/SAT prep, admission workshops, financial aid and scholarship assistance, and more to ensure student dreams come true.” Donnie Hale Jr., Ed.D. Director, The Education Effect
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THE EDUCATION EFFECT PARTNER SCHOOLS “I’m excited about the mission and vision of this program...” Rose Ellen Greene, Donor
Liberty City Miami Northwestern Senior High School* Brownsville Middle School Lillie C. Evans K-8 Center
In 2011, The Education Effect was established as the university’s community school partnership model in Miami’s urban core. The Education Effect deploys
Liberty City Elementary School Holmes Elementary School
the creative, research, and human resources of FIU
Overtown
to ensure academic and personal achievement for
Booker T. Washington Senior High School*
all students.
Jose De Diego Middle School
The goal of The Education Effect is to increase
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 School
the capacity of students to succeed in school and
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School
graduate from high school and college through
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
collective action and strategic partnerships that advance positive community engagement. This year, The Education Effect also expanded into
Little Haiti Jesse J. McCrary Elementary School*
Little Haiti and began serving students and parents
Horace Mann Middle School
from Jesse J. McCrary Elementary School up through
Miami Edison Senior High School
the Miami Edison Senior High School feeder pattern.
*Indicates anchor Education Effect school within each community.
A generous donation from local philanthropist Rose Ellen Greene allowed The Education Effect to expand its impact throughout Miami’s urban core. “I saw the real possibility of what an investment in FIU’s Education Effect, in partnership with Miami Dade County Public Schools, could achieve. I am
39
students from Booker T. Washington and Miami
Northwestern will attend FIU this fall.
and feel fortunate that I am able to contribute,”
6,000
says Greene.
students served through
excited about the mission and vision of this program
Along with Jesse J. McCrary Elementary School,
The Education Effect.
The Education Effect has also been able to serve Miami Edison Senior High School, Booker T. Washington Senior High School, and Miami Northwestern Senior High School by hosting workshops and sessions to help prepare
527
high school
students graduated high school this year.
students for college.
$10.5 M
earned in scholarships from high school graduates.
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College Access Programs
College Access Programs • • • •
Fostering Panther Pride Golden Scholars Invitational Scholars Partners in Academic Communities (PAC) Scholars • Wilson Scholars
Designed as pathways for undergraduate education, our college access programs provide college access to students from historically underrepresented groups and special populations. SAS connects students with services and tools such as
SAS has a 60% graduation rate of students from the 2011 cohort. This year, 72 students have obtained their bachelor’s degree. 16 student participants are attending graduate school, or have obtained a graduate degree.
tutoring, career planning, advising, workshops, and goal-setting to help them succeed academically, maintain financial aid eligibility, and graduate on time.
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Combined, the retention rate for our college access programs is 96%.
5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Our partnership with Congresswoman Frederica Wilson and the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project continued to strengthen throughout this past year. We hosted over 700 young men from Miami-Dade County Public Schools on our Modesto A. Maidique Campus; 18 new Wilson Scholars transitioned to FIU as freshman for the 2017-2018 academic year. Additionally, this year welcomed the inaugural cohort of the Master Mentor Institute (MMI), which focused on increasing mentor effectiveness through greater understanding of the pre-collegiate path to postsecondary education. Twenty-two Site Directors from 5000 Role Models chapters across the county participated in various professional development workshops - presented by SAS and our FIU colleagues from the Center for Leadership and Division of Human Resources - on topics such as: best practices in mentoring, high school course planning, understanding collegiate financial aid and standardized testing, and team-building for better mentoring. SAS looks forward to welcoming more 5000 Role Models mentors into the institute in 2017-2018.
Price Destinobles From Homeless to Golden Scholar COLLEGIATE 100 This year, FIU was pleased to welcome the Collegiate 100 chapter, sponsored by the 100 Black Men of South
Price has turned his hardships into strengths. As a sophomore majoring in Hospitality Management, Price was one of two students selected to study abroad in Amsterdam with the FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management this spring. Price also continues to mentor other young men with backgrounds similar to his through the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project.
Florida. Collegiate 100 is committed to the of youth and to enhance
Leslie De La Guardia Law School Bound
educational and
Former Golden Scholar Leslie De La Guardia is off to law
economic opportunities
school! In 2016, Leslie graduated with her bachelor’s degree
for African Americans.
in criminal justice. She was accepted into Western Michigan
intellectual development
University where she plans to study criminal defense. “Golden Scholars taught me how to step out of my comfort zone and have confidence in everything I do,” says De La Guardia.
Thank you to FIU’s President Council! Last year, the President’s Council, FIU’s premier community relations board, set a goal of raising $200,000 for Fostering Panther Pride (FPP). Within the year, the President’s Council raised over $230,000 for our homeless and former foster care students. The funds will be used to help students with housing, meals, and other expenses that students in the program will encounter during their time at FIU. We express our deepest gratitude to the President’s Council and all who have supported FPP this year.
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McNair Scholars The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, first funded at FIU in 2003, is designed to assist its participants in gaining admission to graduate programs leading to a doctoral degree. The McNair Scholars program serves low-income first generation college students and/or members of under-represented groups with funding from the U.S. Department of Education.
Over 300 students have been honored as McNair Scholars since 2003.
Over 600 students internationally have participated in FIU’s annual McNair Research Conference in the past three years.
31.5% of McNair Scholars received a Ph.D. within 10 years of receiving a bachelors, compared to 10.3% nationally.
FIU’s McNair Scholars program is 100% STEM focused with most students majoring in biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering.
FIU’s McNair Scholars Program is ranked #1 in Florida and in the top 10 nationally for the number of students that enter graduate school within three years of receiving a bachelor’s degree.
Student Spotlight: Claire Scott-Bacon Claire Scott-Bacon is one of three FIU students, and the only undergraduate student, who was awarded the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship award. This national fellowship recognizes and supports outstanding students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Claire graduated from FIU with bachelor degrees in criminal justice and psychology. She will pursue her Ph.D. in psychology at The University of Notre Dame, and expand her research on personality scales and traits.
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This summer, our 14th cohort conducted their undergraduate research across the nation and abroad. Below is a list of our 2017 McNair Scholars, their research sites, and faculty mentors.
Geraldine Cadet — Psychology Public Health Research Institute of India Dr. Purnima Madhivanan
Camila Monsalve — Physics Michigan State University Dr. Geoff Potvin
Gabriella Cruz — Psychology Public Health Research Institute of India Dr. Purnima Madhivanan
Anibal Morales — Biomedical Engineering Boston University Dr. Aaron T. Mattfeld
Valentina Dargam — Biomedical Engineering Florida International University Dr. Melissa Baralt
Cynthia Nunez — Physics & Astronomy Duke University Dr. Kate Scholberg
Dennis Estrada — Psychology Florida International University Dr. Jonathan Comer
Simone Oliphant — Biological Sciences Michigan State University Dr. Javier Ortega
Marco Fernandez — Biomedical Sciences & Statistics Florida International University Dr. John S. Kominoski
Eliani Pena — Biological Sciences Michigan State University Dr. Jose Eirin-Lopez
Brian Garcia — Biological Science Harvard University Dr. Stephen Harrison
James Perez-Sanchez — Physics Florida International University Dr. Joerg Reinhold
Leandra Gonzalez — Environmental Studies Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in Colorado Dr. Mahadev Bhat
Justyce Pinkney — Psychology Florida International University Dr. Bethany-Reeb Sutherland
John Hidalgo — Biomedical Engineering Boston University Dr. Anthony J. McGoron
Carlos Pulido — Environmental Sciences Florida International University Dr. Leonard J. Scinto
Vanise Jean-Baptiste — Psychology Florida International University Dr. Erica Musser
Daniel Rivera — Biomedical Engineering Florida international University Dr. Jorge Riera
Michelle Layana — Biomedical Engineering Florida International University Dr. Geoff Potvin
Kelly Rojas Cardenas — Biomedical Engineering Florida International University Dr. Jacob McPherson
Hillary Lopez — Civil Engineering Florida International University Dr. Seyad Beladi
Maria Sabando — Marine Biology Florida International University Dr. Anthony McGoron
Amanda Maldonado — Chemistry Florida International University Dr. Seyad Beladi
Ralph Valentin — Biomedical Engineering Florida International University Dr. Anthony McGoron
Daniela Medina — Biological Sciences Florida International University Dr. Joshua D. Hutcheson
Frances Zengotita — Chemistry & English Deparment of Energy - Los Alamos Lab Dr. Hilary Emerson
Asad Mirza — Biomedical Engineering Florida International University Dr. Nikolaos Tsoukias
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Diversity Graduate Fellowships Graduate fellowship programs at FIU fulfill the critical need to diversify the pipeline of STEM graduate students. FIU and Student Access & Success works to educate students who are primarily first generation Ph.D.’s who inspire and lead those who come after, raising the bar for the under-represented minorities in education. Below are some stand-out students who exemplify the goal and mission of FIU’s graduate fellowship programs.
Gerson Sanchez — Ph.D. student, Higher Education Graduate Minority Opportunities Program Gerson Sanchez is currently a teaching assistant under the mentorship of Dr. Benjamin Baez. This past February, Gerson presented at the Southeast Philosophy of Education Society. He has published three book reviews in an academic journal, a chapter in a textbook, and has recently submitted an article for review for an academic journal. He is also the founder of “Woke Wednesdays” a social media movement that focuses on racism, sexism, transgenderism, etc. He was recently accepted to present “Woke Wednesdays” at the 12th Annual Sources of Urban Educational Excellence Conference in Atlanta.
Vanquilla Shellman — Ph.D. ‘17, Chemistry McNair Scholar, McKnight Fellow Dr. Vanquilla Shellman, a recent graduate and McKnight Fellow will start her career has a Criminalist at the Miami-Dade Police Department. There, she will be looking at evidence from crime scenes, doing DNA analyses, and giving a final report. As a first-generation college graduate, Vanquilla began her college career as a McNair Fellow where she was exposed to research. After obtaining her bachelor’s, she went on to graduate school and became a McKnight Fellow. She was mentored by Dr. Kenneth Furton, Provost of FIU. She credits Dr. Furton, the McNair Scholars Program, and the McKnight Fellowship for exposing her to graduate school and obtaining her Ph.D.
John Gibson — Ph.D. candidate Electrical and Computer Engineering Bridge to the Doctorate Fellow John Gibson, a third year Ph.D. candidate has had internships at the University of Florida, NASA, and the Air Force. This past summer, John served as an Electric Engineer Intern at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Ohio. There, he helped to build counter measure systems for planes and helicopters that work to protect them from missiles. Currently, he is working on his dissertation. Once he graduates, he has a job offer with the Air Force.
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Marcus Herndon — Ph.D. candidate, Mechanical Engineering Bridge to the Doctorate Fellow, McKnight Fellow This summer, Marcus Herndon, a third year Ph.D. candidate, presented at the 2nd Annual International Conference for Renewable Energy and Conservation at the University of Western Australia in Perth, Australia. An international conference, Marcus was one of a handful of students to represent the United States. His research, Food Waster Utilization as a Variable Alternative Energy Generating Feedstock,focuses on the concept of using food that we throw away every day to generate either heat or bio fluids. Along with his academic studies, Marcus is an entrepreneur. He is the creator of ‘Choosin’ - The Game of Choices,’ a different approach on the popular ‘Truth or Dare’ game.
“Graduate fellowships administered by SAS facilitates student transitions to graduate school, not only with funding, but also much needed mentoring support and additional resources. SAS graduate students form a community of support which helps to assist undergraduates who want to pursue a graduate degree.” Alla Mirzoyan, Ph.D. Program Manager, Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowship
Graduate Programs • FEF McKnight Doctoral Fellowship • NSF Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowship • Graduate McNair Fellowship • Graduate Minority Opportunities Program
Family STEM Day This year, Student Access & Success hosted the City of Miami Gardens’ annual Family STEM Day with Councilman David Williams Jr. Elementary students from Norwood Elementary, North Dade Center for Modern Languages, and Lake Stevens Elementary joined our Bridge to the Doctorate and Graduate McNair fellows to share their award-winning science fair projects. Guests were invited to interact with the graduate students and were encouraged to ask questions, participate in the graduate students’ research demonstrations, and share ideas on science projects. “The ‘wow’ faces that the students and their parents made while walking around the room spoke volumes,” said David Riera, an FIU master’s candidate in Environmental Science. “I know the interactions led to positive influences as parents have contacted me for ideas on their children’s science projects.”
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Professional Development
Long-term success in life rests in one’s ability to stand apart from the crowd. This is especially true in college and the workplace. This year, Student Access & Success hosted various development programs for students who wished to gain skills and knowledge to help complement the Worlds Ahead education FIU delivers. These programs helped prepare students to masterfully navigate the campus, as well as regional and global communities during college and after graduation.
Note from the Speaker: Dr. Antoinette Smith, Associate Professor, FIU “I was impressed with the number of students who attended my workshop on Effective Student/Faculty Relations. Their engagement, and attentiveness to the topic of achieving classroom success beyond the grades was encouraging. The environment was perfect for a transparent conversation, where students could ask questions, discuss their classroom and college experience, and get advice and insight from me.”
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Live Learn Grow This year, SAS implemented the LIVE LEARN GROW personal & professional development program. On select Thursdays of each semester, students have the opportunity to engage with university and industry professionals to develop skills that will complement their education and prepare them for life after FIU. Topics include public speaking, global citizenship, preparing for graduate school, leadership, and networking. Over the course of the year, we offered 14 workshops and had over 100 students in attendance.
High-Impact Practices FIU is pleased to be one of 13 institutions selected to participate in the Association of American Colleges & Universities’ (AAC&U) Committing to Equity and Inclusive Excellence: Campus-Based Strategies for Student Success, a project designed to promote equity in student achievement and improve student learning and success. The objective of the initiative is to promote academic achievement among low-income, first-generation and minority students. Throughout the year, SAS conducted multiple focus groups and surveyed FIU’s 5,000+ African-American students to assess their levels of engagement with the university’s academic resources and the various opportunities to engage in high-impact practices that lead to increased rates of student retention and engagement. Additionally, the project’s $20,000 grant was used to expand the Student Access & Success brand throughout the university and to support the roll-out of the LIVE LEARN GROW personal & professional development program as a campus-wide resource for FIU students.
Mentoring At Student Access & Success, we believe that a mentor can be an integral part in a student’s academic success. Mentoring can provide students with wisdom, knowledge, assistance, support, empathy, and respect. Each year, SAS invites FIU faculty & staff to participate in mentoring programs with Fostering Panther Pride, Golden Scholars, Invitational Scholars, and Wilson Scholars. Those interested in becoming mentors receive information on supporting students, coaching, and dealing with challenges and opportunities in mentoring. The student benefits from the mentor’s support, skills, wisdom, network, and coaching. With peer mentor programs, SAS offers our students success coaching that help aid students with their college experience. STUDENT ACCESS & SUCCESS | 2016-2017 ANNUAL REPORT | 17
Signature Events Each year, Student Access & Success works to give back to the community, our students, and our university. Discover some of our most exciting events this year.
Children’s Holiday Celebration Each December, Student Access & Success invites underrepresented children from local public elementary schools to celebrate the holiday season. The day is filled with a holiday themed luncheon, entertainment, and scholarship presentations. Over 100 toys and 72 bicycles were gifted to the participating students, all of whom are excelling academically.
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Evening with Graduate Fellows To celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Student Access & Success hosted an evening with our graduate fellows. The evening featured a presentation by FIU trustee, Gerald Grant, and a keynote address by Councilman David Williams Jr. from the City of Miami Gardens.
On-Campus Job Fair SAS, along with Student Government Association, the Division of Human Resources, and Career & Talent Development, hosted FIU’s inaugural on-campus employment fair in April 2017. Fifteen departments and other oncampus employers were on-hand to inform the over 300 participating students about the many employment opportunities available at FIU. Employers provided on-the-spot interviews and discussed long-term job opportunities that can support students throughout their college careers while providing them with opportunities to develop valuable on the job skills that will prove useful in their future careers.
Miami-Dade Urban Debate League Given our mission to create quality educational experiences for students from under-represented populations, FIU was proud to host the Greenberg Traurig Championship Tournament of the Miami-Dade Urban Debate League (MDUDL) on May 20, 2017. In partnership with the FIU College of Law, the University of Miami, and Miami-Dade College, SAS welcomed 82 students from 11 middle and high schools from across Miami-Dade County. Hosting debate tournaments on college campuses encourages students to graduate from high school and continue on to college, and helps to develop strong mentorships with faculty members. We extend special thanks to students and alumni of the FIU Model United Nations team and the College of Law who served as volunteer judges along with others from the greater Miami-Dade legal community.
ROOTS Miami Summit Teach for America Miami-Dade celebrated yet another year of partnership with FIU through SAS’ hosting of the fourth ROOTS (Realizing Our Own True Strengths) Miami summit this past December. The summit aims to galvanize students (grades 6-12) and their parents to walk away feeling empowered to be catalysts for change in their communities. Through conscious self-reflection and familiarization with educational tools and resources, they will understand their individual and collective power to positively transform the world, their communities, and their educational circumstances. ROOTS Miami is a proof point of what happens when FIU, alumni, partner organizations like Teach For America, schools, and parents work together towards positive outcomes for children in our communities.
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With Deep Appreciation
Student Access & Success is able to continue serving our students through the generous support of our funders and partners. This year, SAS was able to provide laptops, job opportunities, and scholarship funding to assist our students in achieving their educational goals. Thank you to all of our supporters and partners as they help allow us to continue making a difference in the lives of our students. Students pose with donor Luly B. at the Spark Social.
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Words from our Supporters
Partners & Supporters 100 Black Men of South Florida 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Association of American Colleges & Universities Association of Public & Land Grant Universities
Nathan Kurland
Beasley Media Group
Chair, Miami Bayside Foundation
City of Miami Gardens Communities In Schools
“Miami Bayside Foundation’s relationship with FIU began in 2011 with the creation of a scholarship endowment and a First Generation
Dell, Inc.
Scholarship Fund. In the ensuing years, MBF created an endowment
Educate Tomorrow
for business students at the FIU Downtown on Brickell location, the
FIU President’s Council
first of its kind, and became one of the first funders of the Golden Scholars program. During the time we have partnered with FIU, the
Florida Reach
depth and breadth of their involvement with and commitment to
Grace Llan
community outreach has grown extraordinarily. The Miami Bayside
HANDY Inc.
Foundation is a proud partner.”
JPMorgan Chase Foundation Miami Bayside Foundation Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services Miami-Dade County Public Schools Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe Overtown Youth Center Project UP-START Rose Ellen Green
David Williams Jr.
Take Stock In Children
Councilman, City of Miami Gardens
Teach for America “The impact on the families that participated in Family STEM Day
The Lennar Foundation
stimulated students as we knew it would. What we did not know
UPS
is the life changing impact it would have on parents. Parents were encouraged to rethink college for their children, focus on STEM related
Voices for Children
activities for children, and even opened their eyes to different careers. The City of Miami Gardens sincerely believes that we have created a partnership with FIU that is truly a model of civic engagement between government and higher education.”
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