SRJC CONNECT SUMMER BRIDGE PILOT

Welcome to SRJC Connect, a summer bridge pilot program that provides holistic support to students looking to get a head start in their college career. Offered for 8 weeks from June 16 through August 7 (summer semester) students can participate in ANY of the classes or workshops offered. Regardless of what someone chooses, they will receive support for their entire journey from a team of dedicated individuals invested in student success.

 

The Key Components of SRJC CONNECT (choose any or multiple)

  • Statistics Preparation Workshop (Monday through Thursday, 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM)
    Taking Statistics (STAT C1000, formerly Math 15) this Fall 2025? Be prepared by taking this workshop that provides review and introduction of critical skills needed to be successful in Statistics. This workshop is not a course. It requires no enrollment as an SRJC student, is completely free, and open to everyone. Additionally, all attendees can receive free lunch if they arrive 30 minutes earlier (12:45 PM). This workshop is for students pursuing social science (non-STEM) pathways.
     
  • Pre-calculus Preparation Workshop (Monday through Thursday, 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM)
    Taking Pre-calculus or Pre-Calculus Trigonometry (Math 25 or Math 27) this Fall 2025? Be prepared by taking this workshop that provides review and introduction of critical skills needed to be successful in either critical pre-calculus course. This workshop is not a course. It requires no enrollment as an SRJC student, is completely free, and open to everyone. Additionally, all attendees can receive free lunch if they arrive 30 minutes earlier (12:45 PM). This workshop is for student pursuing STEM pathways.
     
  • Stress Management Course (DRD 352, 1 unit, Monday & Wednesday, 9 AM – 9:50 AM) 
    College can be stressful. This course will explore principles and techniques on managing stress and incorporating it into daily life for the student collegiate journey and beyond.
     
  • Study Skills Course (COUN 60, 1 unit, Tuesday & Thursday, 9 AM – 9:50 AM)
    No one likes to study, but learn how to do it correctly.  This course will assist students in improving their study skills through goal identification, organizing study habits, how to read and study textbooks, take effective notes, how to prepare for and take examinations, and the efficient use of the library.
     
  • College Composition for Multilingual Students (EMLS 10, 4.5 units, asynchronous online)
    This course for multilingual students emphasizes expository and argumentative writing, appropriate and effective use of language, close reading, cogent thinking, and research strategies. An additional focus is integrated grammar and academic vocabulary instruction based on needs typical of second-language learners.

For all components of the program, instructional aides will be provided to guide attendees and help overcome any academic barriers that may come about while attending workshops or courses including tutorial assistance or connection to other resources around SRJC.

 
Interested in attending the Statistics or Pre-Calculus Math Workshop?
Contact Jeremiah Hunter-Gamero at jhuntergamero@santarosa.edu.
 

Interested in any of the courses (EMLS 10, DRD 352, or COUN 60)?
Please register and enroll as an SRJC student, or if you have questions,
please contact Jeremiah Hunter-Gamero at jhuntergamero@santarosa.edu.

 

SRJC Connect Weekly Schedule

 

Monday 

Tuesday 

Wednesday 

Thursday 

9:00 – 10:00 AM 

Study Skills 

(COUN 60) 

Stress Management (DRD 352) 

Study Skills 

(COUN 60) 

Stress Management 

(DRD 352) 

10:15 – 12:45 PM 

Tutorial Support / Study Hall 

Tutorial Support / Study Hall 

 

Tutorial Support / Study Hall 

 

Tutorial Support / Study Hall 

 

12:45 – 1:15 PM 

Lunch (free for math workshop participants) 

Lunch (free for math workshop participants) 

Lunch (free for math participants) 

 

Lunch (free for math participants) 

 

1:15 – 2:45 PM 

Math Workshops 

(Statistics /  

Pre-Calculus) 

Math Workshops 

(Statistics /  

Pre-Calculus) 

Math Workshops 

(Statistics /  

Pre-Calculus) 

Math Workshops 

(Statistics / 

Pre-Calculus) 

 

All workshops and classes will take place in the Lindley Center for STEM Education (2nd floor), from June 16 through August 7, 2025.
 


Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the purpose of the program? SRJC Connect strives to help community college students develop the skills necessary to pass transfer-level math and English courses in response to the implementation of AB1705 (click here for more information). Students enrolled in SRJC Connect will have access to valuable resources, such as tutoring, instructional aides, mental health support, and lunch (for math workshop attendees).
     
  • What can students participate in? Participants will choose the courses and workshop activities of SRJC Connect that best serve them. They do NOT need to participate in the whole program. Individuals can participate in any number of the courses, and Math workshops require no enrollment or registration as an SRJC student.
     
  • What are the dates for the program? The program will start on Monday, June 16th, 2025 and conclude on Thursday, August 7th, 2025. Courses and workshops run each day from 9:00am until 2:45 pm Monday through Thursday, and will take place in the Lindley Center for STEM Education at the Santa Rosa campus of SRJC.
     
  • What is the cost of attendance? The program is Low-Cost to No-Cost, depending on the units the student will register for and approval of financial aid (Check out Financial Aid Resources for information on how to attend this program at No-Cost). Math Workshops are entirely free.

 

Financial Aid Information

Click here to visit the Santa Rosa Junior College Financial Aid page for more information on resources, upcoming workshops and events, and drop-in Zoom appointments with a Financial Aid Advisor.

 

  • Schedule of Events

    Upcoming Events

    • Summer Bridge Program : June 16th, 2025 - August 7th, 2025

     

  • Counselor/Parent Information for Dual Enrollment

    Dual Enrollment information

    • For information on how to dual enroll at Santa Rosa Junior College, please follow the steps here: SRJC Steps for Dual Enrollment
    • Dual enrollment must be completed and approved before enrolling in the courses provided through SRJC Connect. 

    Course to Request :

    • EMLS10* (for multilingual speakers)
    • DRD353
    • COUN60

    *Please make sure to check in with your High School counselor to make sure which English course you will be taking

     

     

     

 

For questions & further information:

Jeremiah

 

  Jeremiah Hunter-Gamero

            -Project Coordinator-

            📞 (707) 522-2690

            ✉️ jhuntergamero@santarosa.edu