Academic
Advising/Counseling:
Participants are provided one-on-one assistance with academic program
requirements, course selections, graduation and availability of
information, resources, and tools critical for academic success. Each
participant
is assisted in developing an individual Academic Success Plan.
Participants are provided:
on-going academic advisement, drop/add counseling, assistance with developing
class schedules, and scheduling “realistic” course loads. The academic
progress of all participants is monitored periodically and each participant
receives individualized conferences to ensure they remain focused and stay on
track in order to achieve their academic goals established in the individual
Academic Success Plan.
Tutoring/Academic Support Programs:
Tutorial
Services are provided to participants on an ”as needed” basis in a
variety of required general education and developmental classes.
Trained and supervised tutors who have demonstrated academic excellence
conduct tutoring. Gateway SSS staff works closely with academic
departments and faculty to ensure the quality of tutorial services.
A variety of learning
skills workshops are provided each semester to support academic and
personal development.
Financial
Aid Counseling:
Gateway SSS
collaborates with the UAM financial aid office to ensure that
participants receive their maximum financial aid package. This may
include extra stipends and/or scholarships.
Personal/Career Counseling: An educational
specialist is available to help participants understand and cope with
the challenges they may encounter in college, ease their transition
through college, and attempt to resolve problems related to
participants’ academic success.
Gateway SSS staff
provides assistance and guidance with decisions regarding majors and
career choices.
Peer
Mentoring:
One-on-one networking with upper-class participants who can provide
helpful information and orientation to the campus and community.
Cultural
Enrichment:
Access to educational, cultural, and social enrichment activities,
exhibits, performances, etc. anywhere in the U.S.
Computer
Training:
Assistance with word processing, e-mail, web search, PowerPoint, Excel,
WordPerfect, Publisher and more.
Graduate
School Advising:
Information and assistance with preparation for graduate school
admission, preparation for graduate admission exams, and arranging and
providing transportation for campus visits.
Services To Meet
Special Needs: Gateway SSS teams with the UAM Office of Special Services to work with
participants with special needs. Each participant is served on an
individual basis to assist with equipment and/or services to ensure
academic success.
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