develop graduates who are effective professionals and socially responsible citizens. 3. Most institutions of higher education have missions to serve the communities in which they reside; therefore the development of pipeline programs to promote inclusion of underrepresented populations assist in meeting that mission. Multi-Dimensional Pipeline programs include, but are not limited to: 1. Strengthening participants’ academic skills. 2. Provide an introduction to campus life. Pipeline programs should be consistently 3. Aid in the development of self-esteem, sense MULTI-DIMENSIONAL multi-dimensional. of purpose and cultural awareness. Programs should begin early and persist Additional strategies may also include: through out schooling. 1. Family and community support and involvement. 2. learning, career exposure and opportunities to engage with current students and faculty. Pipeline programs should review admission criteria and when possible develop a holistic admissions RESPONSIVE program, with less ADMISSION CRITERIA focus on test scores and other academic indicators, which do not necessarily measure intelligence or competence. Pipeline programs 1. Shows current students how they can assist should address the their own communities. experiences of the targeted populations, 2. Provides local community members with CULTURAL not simply provide opportunity to see healthcare professionals who COMPETENCE blanketed experiences. have similar backgrounds and values as Research has shown themselves. that increased family, peer and community 3. In addition to the development of community support can lead to specific clinical sites, program visibility in the
develop graduates who are effective professionals and socially responsible citizens. 3. Most institutions of higher education have missions to serve the communities in which they reside; therefore the development of pipeline programs to promote inclusion of underrepresented populations assist in meeting that mission. MULTI-DIMENSIONAL Pipeline programs should be consistently multi-dimensional. Programs should begin early and persist through out schooling. Multi-Dimensional Pipeline programs include, but are not limited to: 1. Strengthening participants’ academic skills. 2. Provide an introduction to campus life. 3. Aid in the development of self-esteem, sense of purpose and cultural awareness. Additional strategies may also include: 1. Family and community support and involvement. 2. learning, career exposure and opportunities to engage with current students and faculty. RESPONSIVE ADMISSION CRITERIA Pipeline programs should review admission criteria and when possible develop a holistic admissions program, with less focus on test scores and other academic indicators, which do not necessarily measure intelligence or competence. CULTURAL COMPETENCE Pipeline programs should address the experiences of the targeted populations, not simply provide blanketed experiences. Research has shown that increased family, peer and community support can lead to 1. Shows current students how they can assist their own communities. 2. Provides local community members with opportunity to see healthcare professionals who have similar backgrounds and values as themselves. 3. In addition to the development of community specific clinical sites, program visibility in the
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