The K-8 Explorer Program at Lewis & Clark College was developed to invite K-8 schools to experience college life. Priority was placed on engaging students who were low-income, first-generation, students of color from elementary/middle schools in the Portland-metro area. Development included gathering stakeholders, curriculum development, involving undergraduate and graduate students as leaders, campus event coordination, budget development, and ongoing assessment. Details of development, outcomes, lessons learned ,and future goals will be presented.
