A Model For Underrepresented Minority Student Success In Engineering: The Pref Summer Bridge Program

It is important to create opportunities outside of the classroom where minority students can gather for academic workshops, and social and cultural events due to the isolation feelings many face on predominantly white campuses. Research shows that African-American and Hispanic/Latino American college students have a higher attrition rate than Asian American and European-American students . According to the National Institute of Education Report, when faculty, administrators, and students are involved in learning, there is greater student achievement and retention within that college environment 1, 6, 8, 10, 2, .