Student African American Brotherhood
The Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB) is a dynamic organization established to assist African American males to excel academically, socially, culturally, professionally, and in the community.
SAAB is comprised of male students who strive for academic excellence and make a commitment to plan, and implement programs that benefit their community at large. We encourage our participants to embrace leadership by being positive examples for each other through a strong commitment to academic achievement, brotherhood, and community service.
The Indiana State University SAAB chapter is comprised of two components: the SAAB student organization and the SAAB program office, an administrative office on campus. These two components work together to increase the retention and graduation rate of African American males on campus.
Summer Bridge Program
One opportunity made possible by SAAB is the Summer Bridge Program.
Summer Bridge is designed to assist African American males, who are first-semester freshmen, in making a successful transition from high school to college. Through Summer Bridge, students become acclimated to campus life at Indiana State University, gain access to student support programs and services, and learn effective academic skills.
- Summer Bridge students can earn up to 5 academic credits during a three-week summer session,
where smaller class sizes, tutoring, and structured study sessions help contribute to their success.
- Living on campus, students build a sense of community and develop a network of peers. Students also benefit from their interactions with faculty, tutors, peer mentors, residential staff, and program staff.
Details on Summer Bridge 2010 will be posted in Spring 2010.
For highlights (and slideshow) from Summer Bridge 2009, click here.
Contact
Salatha T. Willis, Jr.
Coordinator of the SAAB Program
Indiana State University
221 North Sixth Street
Dreiser Hall, Room 127
Terre Haute, Indiana 47809
(812) 237-8684 Office
(812) 237-8967 FAX
swillis9@isugw.indstate.edu
Last updated: 26 August 2009