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The Summer Bridge program is an offshoot of the Success
Program that was announced earlier this year in which Owens
offered to “bridge the gap” between the grant aid a student
at Woodward receives and the cost of an Owens education.
For these 39 students, the Success Program offers the
opportunity to attend college for two years for only the
cost of books.
“Today your success starts here,” said Stan Paige, a member
of the Summer Bridge team welcoming the students and their
parents to Owens. “This is the first day of adulthood,” he
cautioned them.
“We want to help students make a smooth transition from high
school to college,” said Tamara Williams, Owens dean of
Academic Services.
Each student will be provided with a mentor from the faculty
or staff, as well as a student success mentor. They will be
provided with free academic textbooks, public transportation
from Woodward High School to the Owens campus and an iPod
that will be used for interactive, experiential learning
activities.
Javar Thomas and Jenell Jones were among the recent Woodward
graduates who decided to avail themselves of the opportunity
to attend college for two years at relatively no cost.
“I would have gone to Bowling Green [State University] said
Thomas. “This is a great opportunity.
Jones had her sights set on Cleveland State. “I hope to get
basic classes out of the way and get a head start on my
major – communications,” said Jones. “My parents think it’s
great because they don’t have to worry about finances.”
Each student will earn six college credits from their
efforts this summer in basic college preparation and in
math.
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