Goals
The goals of Bridges Saturday College are:
- Further increase students’ academic and personal success.
- Keep students focused on the academic and personal goals they have set for themselves.
- Identify student challenges as they develop, in order to provide opportunities for intervention before problems magnify and become insurmountable.
Services
The services provided to students during Saturday College are:
1. Tutoring in:
- Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus and Calculus)
- English (Writing, Grammar, Essays, Research Reporting, etc.)
- Social Studies (Reading Comprehension, Memorization, Writing, etc.)
- Science (Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science)
2. Academic success and college planning workshops
such as:
- Goal Setting and Organization of classes and homework, Time Management, Study Skills, Effective Test Preparation, and Note-taking Strategies.
- Completing College Applications and Financial Aid, Writing College Essays, and Determining the Right College Fit.
3. Mentoring by Furman and community leaders:
- The Saturday College will provide a consistent location and time to establish mentoring relationships. Mentors will be invited to lunch each Saturday.
4. Emotional support and strengthened friendships with Bridges
classmates
and staff.
Structure
Nine Saturday College's are held at Furman University September through May. The program begins at 9:00 a.m. and students are dismissed at 1:00 p.m. Students receive at $20.00 stipend for each Saturday College they attend to assist with transportation costs and missed work.
Partners
Saturday College is funded by The Jolley Foundation.
Partners providing tutoring and mentoring include:
- Furman University Teaching Fellows
- Jacobs Engineering
- Junior League of Greenville
