CCRI Advantage
What is CCRI Advantage?
It is a free college success program, that helps students address their developmental
needs while participating and preparing for college level work.
- It is designed to provide an intensive, student-centered learning environment that
prepares CCRI students to enter into credit earning classes.
- Students will enroll in either Advantage Math or Advantage Reading/Writing, and will
spend 14 hours/week in an intensive learning classroom. Students will also be enrolled
in a 15-week PATH 1010 course earning college credits towards their associate’s degree.
- The program is community based and provides on-going direct advisement to students
throughout their first year in college. The intention is to help associate degree
seeking students get the strong start they need to continue on their degree path to
completion.
Who is Eligible?
Students that need developmental math or reading/writing as determined by their initial
placement scores, (high school transcripts, SAT, or ACCUPLACER).
Why enroll?
The program provides a number of benefits for eligible students.
Free to You!
Advantage Math and Reading/Writing courses have no cost which allows students to save
their limited financial aid dollars for courses that will earn them credits toward
their degree.
Saves Time
This program helps students develop English and/or math skills in a short period of
time (first 7-weeks) and take college level courses (second 7- weeks), in the same
semester.
Dedicated Teachers
Our instructors promote learning through a student-centered approach that encourages
understanding through exploration, questioning, and classroom interaction.
Personal Advisors
Each student is assigned an academic adviser and participates in a PATH 1010 College
Success seminar that focus on preparing students to navigate campus life and transition
to college level course work.
Other Opportunities
Students can take advantage of other scholarships and academic support programs –
like RI Promise!
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- What is Advantage Math?
Advantage Math is an accelerated 7-week program that helps students build their math
fluency and
fosters their full math potential. Classes are based on a faculty designed math curriculum
that
readies students for MATH 1139, MATH 1139C, MATH 1175 or Math 1175C. Classes are taught
by
CCRI Faculty, Adult Education Facilitators and math tutors
- What is Advantage Reading/Writing?
Advantage Reading/Writing is an accelerated 7-week program that helps students build
key
reading and writing skills and prepares them for ENGLISH credit bearing classes. Classes
are based
on faculty designed reading and writing curriculums that prepare students for English
proficiency
to move into credit bearing ENG 1010 or ENG 1010ALP. Classes are taught by CCRI Faculty,
Adult
Education Facilitators and writing assistants.
- What campus offers CCRI Advantage classes?
For the pilot year, CCRI Advantage is being offered on the Warwick (Knight) Campus.
Eventually,
the program will scale to each of CCRI’s campuses. Instruction for the Advantage program
is inperson only, and is a combination of whole-class, individual and small-group
work. Students are
expected to be active participants in this learning experience.
- How long are the classes?
CCRI Advantage is a semester-long program that is offered in the fall and spring.
Students enroll for
7-weeks of intensive learning in their subject of need, and for 15-weeks in PATH 1010.
In the
second 7-weeks, students successfully completing the Advantage courses will move directly
into
credit bearing courses as determined by the Advantage Team. The focus of CCRI Advantage
is to
have students on par with peers who did not require developmental education.
Advantage Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm. Then,
two days
per week, students will continue in their PATH 1010 Course from 1 pm until 2:15 pm.
Students will
not have classes on Fridays. On the days students stay for PATH 1010, lunch will be
provided by
the program. Math students will enroll in PATH 1010 on Monday and Wednesday and
Reading/Writing Students will have their PATH 1010 Course on Tuesday and Thursday.
- Do I receive any other support and advisement as part of the program?
Each class is taught by an expert faculty member trained in the CCRI Advantage approach
and there
to guide and support the learning environment. In addition, each classroom has the
support of
Adult Education Facilitators who are also trained on the curriculum and design of
the class.
Teachers work together to support students and guide learning before, during, and
after class.
Math tutors and writing assistants are also available to support students in the classroom.
Additionally, each student is assigned an academic advisor and attends a weekly PATH
1010
“College Success” seminar that helps students learn about navigating campus life and
transitioning
to college-level coursework.
- Is this program for me if I am not fluent in English?
All CCRI Advantage classes are taught in English. Students who are not fluent in English
but meet
the ACCUPLACER milestones for entry may be eligible. Those students who require ESL
language
courses are not currently eligible for CCRI Advantage.
- How do I enroll?
Students should attend an information session and/or meet with Kaylee Collins in the
Advisement
Office at Warwick. The advisor will verify eligibility and help students register
for CCRI Advantage and PATH 1010 courses.
- Will my enrollment in CCRI Advantage be noted in my file and affect future course
work?
Upon completion of any CCRI Advantage program, each student will receive a grade.
Students who
pass the course receive a “P” on their transcript and are eligible to enroll in credited
courses.
Students who do not successfully complete the Advantage coursework, will still be
enrolled in
PATH 1010 and will work with their advisors and Adult Education Facilitators to design
a next-step
plan.
- What happens after I complete the CCRI Advantage program?
Program completers are significantly better prepared for college-level coursework.
Students who
complete the program and receive a passing grade can immediately enroll in college
credit courses
for the second 7-weeks of the semester and work toward their degree.