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SERVICES
Annual Recognition Ceremony Each spring, graduating SSS students and their families are honored at a ceremony preceding University commencement. The SSS Senior Excellence Award recipient – selected for academic achievement, campus leadership, and commitment to the SSS program – is recognized.
The Center SSS students may utilize The Center, a multi-purpose computer lab, study area, and community building space. Limited amounts of free printing and copies are available at The Center.
Cultural Enrichment Activities A limited number of co-curricular events and activities (plays, lectures, musical performances, museum exhibitions) are available each year to SSS students, with the intent of increasing cultural awareness and building community among SSS participants.
Educational and Personal Counseling Students work with counselors to develop an educational plan, which includes both short-range academic goals and long-range graduation planning. Counselors assist students in exploring majors, academic success strategies, and personal matters which impact their academic performance.
First-Year Learning Community The Learning Community is an innovative retention strategy which links academic courses, faculty, students, and academic support services. Students receive priority registration in specific general education courses and become part of a supportive community of scholars committed to academic success. For additional information about the First-Year Learning Community, please click here.
Graduate School Motivation & Preparation Students are encouraged to pursue graduate and professional school opportunities through participation in graduate school fairs and workshops addressing graduate school preparation strategies. Counselors provide students with assistance in writing personal statements and letters of recommendation.
Laptop Loans A limited number of laptop computers are available for SSS students who do not have computer access at home.
Mid-Semester Evaluations Faculty are encouraged to complete mid-semester progress reports for SSS students each semester. Students who are having academic or other difficulties meet with a counselor to identify appropriate interventions to increase their likelihood of success in the course(s) of concern.
Peer and Faculty Mentoring Peer mentors provide general academic information and assist students in becoming active members and leaders in the campus community. Faculty mentors, available to upper-division students, encourage academic inquiry and mentor students wishing to pursue graduate and professional degrees.
Summer Bridge Program Summer Bridge is a six-week summer transition program for first-year students, providing instruction in writing, math, computer competency, library research, and college success skills. Students also participate in co-curricular activities that promote cultural awareness and their development as a community of learners. For additional information about the Summer Bridge Program, please click here.
Supplemental Grant Aid SSS students who are financially eligible, as determined in collaboration with the Financial Aid office, may receive supplemental SSS grants during their first and second years of college enrollment. Students must have a current FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on file to be eligible.
Supplemental Instruction Supplemental instruction (SI) is available to SSS students participating in the First-Year Learning Community. SI sessions address specific course content in addition to transferable academic skills such as writing, critical thinking, and study skills.
Workshops A diverse range of workshops provides students with opportunities for academic and personal development. Topics, which vary each semester in response to student requests, have included time management, library research strategies, making campus connections, managing stress, and diversity awareness.
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