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LEAD Scholars Program
LEAD Scholars Program
The LEAD Scholars Program is a current program for first-generation college students (students whose parents did not graduate from a 4-year college or university) focused on academic success, community engagement and vocational exploration. This program is open to both first-year students and transfer students with the goal of supporting them throughout their college career. The resources on this page are from the holdings of Santa Clara University Library, Archives & Special Collections (A&SC). Please note that due to the relatively young age of the LEAD Scholars program (compared to the average age of materials in A&SC), there may not be substantial holdings within A&SC. In addition to using the sources listed below, we encourage researchers to perform their own searches as well.
Articles from the Santa Clara student newspaper:
- 2007-05-17 - Bridge program to continue with new name, structureBridge program turns into LEAD Scholars program.
- 2008-02-08 - Council finds theme for diversity programsSpeaks of plans of Provost's Council on Diversity, Multicultural Learn and Inclusive Excellence. LEAD Scholars program is mentioned when article continues on page 4.
- 2008-02-28 - Two student-made films on diversity shown TuesdayDescribes a student film that was created as part of a Bridge English/LEAD Scholars class. The film was created by students to "convey their feelings after the party." "The party" refers the "South of the Border" theme party thrown by a group of university students in 2007. More information about the party and the anti-racism march it inspired in response can be found in the 2007-02-15 issue of The Santa Clara
- 2008-04-24 - University renews diversity programIncludes information regarding LEAD and Youth Empowerment Program.
- 2008-11-13 - Brown hired as LEAD program coordinatorCheryl Brown hired as LEAD Program coordinator.
- 2009-02-05 - First-generation students LEADArticle profiles several students in the LEAD Scholars Program.
- 2014-05-08 - Integrated Strategic Plan to Broaden University DiversityDiscusses a "facilitated conversation" with administration and students focusing on the 2020 Strategic Plan and broadening diversity at SCU. Mentions the LEAD Scholars program.
- 2018-04-05 - Voices of Santa Clara: Fr. Michael EnghFeatures an excerpt from the 'Voices of Santa Clara' podcast episode interviewing Fr. Michael Engh (SCU President 2009-2019). Mentions the LEAD Scholars program as a program he's interested in and states that an estimated 10% of SCU students are first-generation.
- 2019-02-14 - Broncos Speak Up: Students meet to discuss improvements for key university issuesArticle describes Voices of the Bronco Community event. LEAD Program is mentioned on page 2.
- 2019-02-21 - Admin Part Ways with University: President, provost and dean move on to new prospectsMentions how Fr. Engh is "pleased with the development of the LEAD Scholars program."
Editorials and/or Letters to the Editor from the Santa Clara student newspaper:
Bridge Program
Bridge Program
The Bridge Program was a program designed to help first-generation students adjust to life and academics at SCU. It started two weeks before fall quarter and offered seminars, academic workshops, courses, and social activities. It ran from the summer of 2003 to summer 2006 and continued in 2007 in a new form as the LEAD Scholars Program.
Articles from the Santa Clara student newspaper:
- 2004-01-29 - Program a 'bridge' for freshmanDescribes the Summer Bridge Program and mentions First Generation Orientation and Family Engagement programs.
- 2004-10-28 - Locatelli: focus on diversity, academicsMentions Bridge Program as part of attempts to increase diversity at SCU.
- 2006-10-05 - Bridge project will expire in June without new fundingExplains how grant funding from James Irvine Foundation is set to expire.
- 2007-04-12 - Multicultural director's job eliminatedMentions that Summer Bridge Program is funded by James Irvine Foundation money, a grant which was set to expire in June 2007.
- 2007-05-17 - Bridge program to continue with new name, structureBridge program turns into LEAD Scholars program.
- 2004-11-04 - More change neededEditorial that describes how SCU needs a more concrete plan to be a top Catholic university. Mentions the Bridge program and multicultural core classes as "not enough" to create a campus atmosphere that is "open to diversity."
Other Archival Documents
- 1989-03-31 - MEChA-El Frente Letter of Concern to LocatelliFour page letter from MEChA-El Frente to then-President Paul Locatelli, S.J., regarding the concerns of MEChA-El Frente students about financial aid. MEChA-El Frente suggests a summer bridge program to help with Hispanic student recruitment and retention.
Summer Readiness Program
Summer Readiness Program
The Summer Readiness Program offered courses to freshman students to help prepare them for life at SCU. It was cited by individuals on campus as a way to help with minority student recruitment and retention (see articles below). As per the articles, we know the program operated from at least 1974 until some time between 1978 and 1982.
Articles from the Santa Clara student newspaper:
- 1978-02-27 - Rewak -- 'There is a presumption that we have no feelings'Fr. Rewak answers interview questions. On page 29, he mentions the Summer Readiness Program as a way to provide support for Chicano and other minority students at SCU. Article begins on page 28.
- 1982-11-04 - Convocation raises minority issuesMentions that Summer Readiness Program was cut, but doesn't state when it was cut.
- 1984-03-01 - Committee tries to solve minority's problemsDiscusses Minority Advisory Committee and mentions how the MAC has advocated for reinstating the Summer Readiness Program.
- 1986-02-13 - Minority Advisory Committee resignation letterMentions how the Summer Readiness Program was an issue the MAC looked at.
Editorials and/or Letters to the Editor from the Santa Clara student newspaper:
- 1978-05-08 - Commitment to A.A. - Fr. RewakLetter from Fr. Rewak that mentions Summer Readiness Program which offers courses for entering freshman as a program to help with minority recruitment and retention.
- 1988-02-11 - Administration must implement clear planDr. Francisco Jiménez suggests a summer readiness program to prepare minority students for life at SCU.
Articles from Other Student Publications:
- El Estudiante Del Pueblo Vol 1 No 3 - Winter 1978 - Special Interview with Ines Gomez, Director of Chicano AffairsMentions having data from Summer Readiness Program 74-75-76.
- El Estudiante Del Pueblo Vol 1 No 4 - Spring 1979 - Forum: Chicano AdmissionsIn the 'forum' section of the newsletter, this piece by Ines Gomes, Director of the Office of Chicano Affairs, mentions the Summer Readiness Program as a way of recruiting Chicano students to SCU.
Other Archival Documents
- Minority Advisory Committee Subcommittee MemoOne page memo with six pages of attachments dated June 20, 1983 from Ramón Chacón, then SCU faculty member and Chair of the Minority Advisory Committee, regarding the formation of a subcommittee to "deal with some pressing issues." Memo is from record group 5EM, Accession #993-058, Box 3, Folder 'Minority Committee 1983-86.' The Summer Readiness Program is mentioned on electronic pages 5 and 6 (number 4 and 5 with pen on the actual document).
- Minority Advisory Committee Letter of ResignationFive page Letter of Resignation dated January 31, 1986 from the Minority Advisory Committee. In the letter, the Minority Advisory Committee states that they are resigning for a variety of reasons, including the lack of response to their reported recommendations and the reorganization of Student Services. Letter is from record group 5EM, Accession #993-058, Box 3, Folder 'Minority Committee 1983-86.' The Summer Readiness Program is reference on pages 1 and 2.