PACE Brochure

2021-22 Pathways to College ExperiencesBONNER CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGMENT Bonner Center for Civic Engagement

Content 1 About PACE ? 2 Mission and Vision 3 Who is PACE for? 4 UR PACE Outline 5 UR PACE sample schedule 6 PACE Campus tours outline 7 Contact Us

PACE (Pathways to a College Experience) a program that aims to expose middle and elementary school students to the possibility of a college education by offering a holistic experience at UR’s campus. We leveraged our creative confidence thanks to our expansive network of educators, volunteers and mentors around the great area of Richmond. We believe it has tremendous potential to help students envision academic opportunities post K-12 education. 1

PACE MISSION 2 Is to expose middle and elementary school students to college , and to broaden their horizons on how life can be post K-12 Education. V I S I O N To create a resourceful and supportive space for students facing barriers in post secondary opportunities.

Who is PACE for ? Elementary & middle school student In Richmond Metro Region. Interesting in exploring * education post K-12 * college degree * career and networking **Priority given to first-generation college students. Who is involved ? Bonner Center for Civic Engagement Oliver Hill Scholars Program Volunteers from University of Richmond Schools in Richmond great metro region 3

The PACE program has two signiture program PACE Campus Tours & UR PACE UUsRualPlyAruCnEfrom 11: 00 - 02: 30 Usually run from 11: 00 - 02: 30 200-minute program Holistic college experience Executed in smaller groups ProgrAaCmTIiVnIcTlIuESde: s : Campus tours Career exploration sessions Seminars about college life, apps & edu . Group discussion/ Dining with college students Snacks and College merch might be provided 4

UR PACE Sample schedule UR PACE is a 200-minute program. It includes several tailored activites that aims to create a rewarding experience for the participating students. The schedule below might be subject to change if certain curcumstances are to occur. Sample Schedule 11 : 00 - 11 : 15 Arrival and Check-in/ Attendance 11 : 15 - 11 : 40 Introduction about PACE, UR, College 11 : 40 - 12 : 00 College experience shared by a College student 12 : 00 - 12 : 30 Breaking up into small groups + group discussion with Volunteers 12 : 30 - 01 : 00 01 : 00 - 01 : 10 Mini campus visit within groups (Fron THC) 01 : 20 - 02 : 00 Picnic set up + yard games 02 : 00 - 02 : 15 Lunch with another small group 02 : 15 - 02 : 30 Wrapping up + distributing UR Swags Last event activity + Last attendance 02 : 30 - 02 : 40 Heading back to the school buses 5

PACE Campus Tours Usually run from 12: 00 - 01: 30 90-minute program Executed in large groups Volunteers facilitate campus tours Snacks and College merch might be provided At least 10 trained volunteers will be faActillietaasttin1g0 ttorauirnseodf vdoilfufenrteenetrssmwaillll be grfoaucpilsitoaftisntugdteonutrss foofr dUifRfePreAnCtEsmorall groupPsAoCf EstucadmenptussfotoruUrsR. PACE or PACE campus tours. Volunteers IInnccrreeaassee oouurr ccoommmmuunniittyy bboonnddiinngg CSChrraeeraaetteethaaessiaarffeecosslppleaagcceee/ffhooirrgtthhhseecsshee ossttouulddeeexnnpttessrience SOhfaferer mtheenirtocroslhleipgef/ohrigthhesscthuodoelnetsxpaenrdience Ootfhfeerr.m.. entorship for the students and other... ** Special need Students who need special assistance during the tour may 6 notify the program organizers so the necessary accomidations can be made.

Conta ct Us If you have any questions concerning PACE programs, feel free to contact us via the following means: Address: 410 Westhampton Way University of Richmond Email address : [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Phone : (804) 484-1630 (804) 484-1600 7

University Of Richmond Bonner Center for Civic Engagement 410 Westhampton Way Richmond, VA 23173