100% of school partners invited RT to continue/expand programming, and RT has sustainably grown 650% since its pilot year.
AVID Students
Middle School AVID Students
PreEnjoy being at school (mid-year survey)
33.3%
Are confident in their ability to create a community service project
38.1%
|
PostEnjoy being a part of Rise Together
72.7%
Are confident in their ability to create a community service project
83.8%
|
Statistics defining problem RT addresses
Only 33.3% enjoy being at school
33.3%
Only 33.4% feel prepared for 9th grade
33.4%
Only 23.8% are confident in their public speaking ability
23.8%
Only 38.1% are confident in their ability to create a community service project
38.1%
Only 33.3% have served as a mentor
33.3%
Strong outcome data
72.7% enjoy being a part of Rise Together
72.7%
83.8% feel Rise Together improves their confidence in their ability to go to college
83.8%
78.2% feel RT helps them feel more confident in their ability to be a leader
78.2%
72.7% feel RT helps them feel more confident in themselves
72.7%
83.8% are confident in their ability to create a community service project
83.8%
120% more confident in their ability to create and implement a community service project
120%
118% more likely to enjoy being a part of Rise Together than being at school
118%
AVID Students
High School AVID Students
PreOnly 34.3% enjoy being at school
34.3%
Only 31.3% have served as a mentor
31.3%
|
Post85% enjoy being a part of Rise Together
85%
100% had the opportunity to serve as a mentor to middle school students
100%
|
Statistics defining problem RT addresses
Only 30.9% enjoy being at school
30.9%
Only 41.8% feel prepared for college yet 92.7% are interested in attending college
41.8%
Only 34.5% feel confident in their ability to manage the financial aid/scholarship process (only 2% rated themselves very confident)
34.5%
Only 50.9% feel confident in their ability to manage stress
50.9%
Only 29% are confident in their public speaking ability
29%
Only 41.8% feel confident in their ability to create a community service project
41.8%
Only 54.5% feel comfortable leading their classmates in a group setting
54.5%
Strong outcome data
85% enjoy being a part of Rise Together
85%
80% said RT provided them with an opportunity to work on skills needed to be prepared for college
80%
85% said RT gave them opportunities to practice leading their classmates in a group setting
85%
85% said RT helped them practice working with others
85%
85% said they feel as though RT is meaningful
85%
148% more likely to enjoy being a part of Rise Together than being at school
148%
Testimonials
Do you feel as though RT is meaningful?
It helps you realize the skills you need for college, helps you learn to communicate with the people around you and helps us learn how the college setting is academically"
Avid Student
Yes, 1) Helped me get a better understanding of how college works. 2) Tutors helped me with my school work, and subjects I struggle in. 3) Improved my communications skills and ability to work with others."
Avid Student
Yes it gives another person to work things out with instead of just teachers, helps give us new study methods and helps us build and work together."
Avid Student
Yes because they reach out to students younger than them and they help them work on life skills, develop character, and understand their studies."
Avid Student
UVA Facilitators
Pre48.2% rated themselves as effective public speakers
48.2%
|
End of Semester Fall 201775% rated themselves as effective public speakers
75%
|
End of Semester Spring 201873.3% rated themselves as effective public speakers
73.3%
|
Strong outcome data
End of Semester Survey Spring 2018
75.7% would be willing to volunteer with RT again
75.7%
75.7% felt prepared to serve as a mentor to AVID students as a result of UVA Facilitator Training Sessions
75.7%
78.8% enjoyed participating in mentoring sessions
78.8%
82% felt the training sessions were valuable
82%
95% felt Rise Together staff gave them enough opportunities to design elements of the programming and/or take on leadership roles
95%
End of Semester Survey Fall 2017
77.8% would be willing to volunteer with Rise Together again
77.8%
77.8% felt prepared to serve as a mentor to AVID students as a result of UVA Facilitator Training Sessions
77.8%
77.8% enjoyed participating in mentoring sessions
77.8%
100% felt as though the training sessions were valuable
100%
100% felt Rise Together staff gave them enough opportunities to design elements of the programming and/or take on leadership roles
100%
Other Statistics
26.7% are first-generation (compared to 11.9% of first year students in 2018)
26.7%
36.8% applied to leadership positions for next year
31.6%
31.6% will serve in a leadership role in 2018-19
31.6%
54% more confident in their public speaking abilities
54%
Testimonials
This program has increased my comfort level talking about tough social issues, mentoring, leading groups and conversations, and working with students. It has made me more sure that I want to continue my education to become a teacher, and has made me feel passionate about students and working with them. This program is run by passionate people, who were able to help us just as much as the students, and who made sure that each of the mentors learned something, if not more, than the students on any given day."
UVA Facilitator
As a first generation student, I am amazed by the work that Rise Together has been doing. Not only is this program incredibly beneficial for the first generation students, but also for the mentors as well. As mentors, we work with the AVID students on skill building to advance them into college. We work on academic, professional, emotional, and social skills. The mentors also gain leadership and professional skills as well. Rise Together allows students of all ages and grades to grow and progress in a better future."
UVA Facilitator
I really feel as if Rise Together is a unique youth mentoring program because in it we discuss social issues while also assisting through tutoring and sharing our college experiences."
UVA Facilitator
Rise Together is an amazing program that has given me a new perspective on middle school students. Working with several students from the AVID program at Walton MS has helped me to understand the issues they are facing in their school and community. At a forum about race and racism I was blown away by the maturity of our students and their contributions and reflections. Going in I expected the students to blow off the topic of race. However, when given the opportunity they embraced it and used the opportunity to share personal experiences and thoughts. Overall, through Rise Together I was able to understand that race and racism aren’t topics that kids avoid and have no experience with. On the contrary, middle school students have intellectual thoughts about these topics. And when they are given a safe and welcoming environment, like Rise Together, these students are able to trust me and share with me to help me learn and think about race and racism in ways I had never considered."
UVA Facilitator
The Rise Program is great program for first generation college students that I wish I had when I was looking at college. The guidance and help provided by this program may not be realized by the students now, but in the future they will see the benefit from the program."
UVA Facilitator
Rise Together is an incredible opportunity to mentor local Charlottesville youth and help them attain their greatest potential."
UVA Facilitator
I started volunteering with Rise Together when I took a teaching class for fun, and it changed my life! I originally didn’t have a interest working in education, but Rise Together has opened my eyes to how much I enjoy working in schools and the need for it. This program is having a great impact on the schools and has lead me to pursue school counseling."
UVA Facilitator
