Regular Meeting
08/15/22 06:00 PM
City Clerk / Records
Christina Rudsell
Presentation
Doc ID: 5103
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION FOR CREATIVE CONFIDENCE PILOT
PROGRAM PARTNERS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In 2020, Barstow Community College was named a recipient of the Growing Inland Achievement Innovation Grant. The funds were used to support the development of an instrument to measure the “creative confidence” of students and launch a campaign to reach out to the region with the message “college is for all.” Through a partnership with Barstow Community College, Growing Inland Achievement, Garner Holt Education Through Imagination, and Barstow Junior High School, the Creative Confidence pilot program was launched. The first of its kind, the program targeted 8th grade African American males through an innovative approach that centered on hands-on skill development, innovation, mentorship, brotherhood, and leadership. A student showcase was held at Barstow Community College on May 18, 2022 allowing students to share all they had accomplished in the program. The City Council will be presenting certificates of recognition to all of the partners that were involved in making the program a reality and improving African American representation in education by exploring and implementing innovative approaches to help students feel a stronger sense of belonging on campus and becoming more engaged in the entire educational experience.
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