The SOLES project is supported by a grant from the US Department of Education through the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP). SOLES aims to maximize the likelihood of success among underrepresented and educationally disadvantaged students interested in pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields through a combination of programs and services proven to increase recruitment, retention and success.
The SOLES project has been designed with five essential strategies:
The Summer Math Jam: a two-week intensive preparation for the Math Placement Test for students intending to major in Science, Techonology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) fields. It allows accelerated entry into college-level math and sciences courses for students who placed into a math course at a level below what they have previously completed in high school.
The Summer Engineering Institute: a two-week residential summer camp at San Francico State University designed to provide real-world context to the study of engineering through practical, applied and hands-on problem solving and design-oriented projects.
A student-centered model of Academic Counseling and Mentoring that involves support structure provided by a knowledgeable academic Counselor, supportive faculty advisors, and peer mentors.
A series of Personal
and Professional Development activities designed to develop
knowledge and attributes needed to be a successful STEM student.
Strong Academic Support Services through student clustering in key STEM courses, Academic Excellence Workshops (AEWs), and tutoring.
For more information, contact:
Danni Redding Lapuz
SOLES Assistant Project Director
Cañada College
4200 Farm Hill Blvd., 18-108
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 306-3321