Motivation Matters
Intrinsic, Extrinsic, and the
Bridge Students Success
Students In Transition
Denver, CO
October 18 - 20, 2014
Sissy Speirs – Bridge Program Coordinator
Lisa Marie Kerr – Interim Associate Provost
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Then
1. 6 weeks in the Summer
2. 11 Credit Hours
Math,
 English, &
 College Success

3. No FA eligibility
4. Pass or Fail
5. Allow second chance
* In Short – the least prepared students
expected to complete more than we
encourage the best prepared students to
attempt
&
Now
1. Choose ANY semester
2. Choose part-time or full-time
 MUST take College
Success
 Choose math and/or
English
 Credits may add up to 12
for full-time FA eligibility
3. Mandatory Tutoring
4. Pass or Fail – no withdrawal
option
5. One and done
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Then
1. Average Student Cohort
Per summer 20 students
2. Success Rates
Average Success rate: 12%
3. Retention Rates
Average Retention rate: 4%
&
Now
1. Average Student Cohort
• Fall: 125 Students
• Spring: 40 Students
• Summer: 20 Students
2. Success Rates
• Fall: 56% (67/120)
• Spring: 42% (14/33)
• Summer: 61% (11/18)
3. Retention Rates
• Fall: 97% (65/67)
• Spring: 92% (40/42)
• Summer: 100% (11/11)
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Why the changes?
Our Bridge program was requiring our least
prepared students to perform at a higher standard
than even our best prepared students.
We desired to create and implement a more ethically
responsible and student-centered program designed to
foster intrinsic motivation among students to persist
towards degree completion.
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What worked
1. 17 ACT & 2.0
2.
3.
4.
5.
GPA cutoffs
One and done
Revolving door
advising policy
Separate course
registration and
orientation
Mandatory
tutoring
&
What didn’t
1. Lowering Bridge
admissions standards
2. Second chances
3. Not offering
additional support
4. Allowing Bridge to
register and attend
regular orientation
5. Elective tutoring
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What Motivates Success?
Intrinsic Motivation
Internal rewards drive behavior/actions
Validation
Self-esteem & Self –Efficacy
Belonging
Love of learning
Personal Goals
Career Goals
Extrinsic Motivation
External rewards drive behavior/actions
Grades –Tutoring
Celebrations
Parties & Prizes
Communications
Pictures
Certificates
Feedback
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A Healthy Balance
When Extrinsic meets Intrinsic
 Pictures demonstrate love of learning
 Communication reinforces belonging
 Positive feedback improves self-esteem
 Advisors identify students’ strengths
 Celebrations focus on validation
 Tutors provide positive reinforcement
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Hello Success!
The highest student success and retention
rates are realized when both extrinsic and
intrinsic motivators are paired together in the
pursuit of student achievement.
Both types of motivational factors assist
students in implementing their strengths and
recognizing their weaknesses, while setting
and attaining realistic goals.
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A picture is worth a thousand
words...
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Let’s Celebrate!
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Laughter for stress relief…
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Words of encouragement…
Questions
For more Information
Lisa Marie Kerr
Interim Associate Provost
334-244-3266; [email protected]
Sissy Speirs
Bridge Program Coordinator
334-244-3473; [email protected]