Kenyon Educational Enrichment Program (KEEP)

KEEP is a selective four year program that provides academic, intellectual, and social encouragement and support for its scholars. Twelve scholars from diverse ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds are selected from the incoming class to participate in this program. KEEP scholars represent a broad range of curricular and co-curricular interests and also possess strong academic and social leadership potential.

Membership in KEEP begins with a six week summer experience, in which the 12 KEEP scholars work with faculty and staff in unit bearing courses and internships. There are two courses that the scholars participate in during the summer. The first section is an expository writing course , while the second section focuses on data analysis. Both courses are taught by Kenyon faculty and enable the scholars to strengthen skills necessary for college.

Along with the learning that takes place inside the classroom, there are educational opportunities that take place outside of the classroom. Faculty and administrative staff work with students on internships and skill building workshops. These sessions introduce KEEP scholars to various resources on campus and help students acquire practical strategies for success.

We also do fun things. During the summer experience, KEEP scholars go on fun excursions each weekend that expose them to some of the social happenings in OHIO. Please click here to see pictures of various outings from the past.

There are lots of benefits to participating in the KEEP experience:

• Students form close relationships with faculty and staff before the school year begins
• Students get a personal sense of what a Kenyon class is like and receive credit
• Students meet a great group of their peers and may even form lifelong friendships
• Students are exposed to many resources and equipped with successful strategies
• Students are compensated for their first year of participation

While KEEP is a selective program, only open to 12 students each year, there are workshops and outings open to other students during the school year through REACH and KEEP. We encourage any student interested in the academic year sessions to participate.

If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Marjorie Trueblood-Gamble, Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs and Admissions at 740-427-5846 or truebloodgamblem@kenyon.edu.