FUSE Freshman Undergraduate Student Experience
FUSE is a learning and social community for incoming freshman who participate in SSS. Students involved in the FUSE are provided with an array of support services, including weekly meetings with a Peer Advisor or an Academic Skills Coach, monthly workshops, cultural enrichment events, incentive programs, and the opportunity to take LRC297b Connections class for 3 credits with other students in SSS and MASS programs.
CARES Career and Academic Related Exploration for Students
CARES provides the opportunity for 2nd year and 3rd year students to gain academic confidence, leadership, and professional development skills. Learn resume-writing, interviewing skills, professional dress and etiquette, and much more. Enroll in our EDL 282 “Leadership in CARES” course for 2 credits and participate in mock interviews, job shadowing community service, and complete a professional portfolio.
New Traditional Student’s Coffee Clutch
“Coffee Clutch” is an ongoing educational community for transfer students and adult learners over the age of 23, which aims to ease student transition to UA by providing services to enhancing their skills in academics, technology, communication, leadership, and work/life balance. Coffee Clutch is a unique program, which fosters a positive educational climate for busy commuter, transfer, and adult students.
Chi Alpha Epsilon
Founded at West Chester University in Pennsylvania, Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) is an honor society serving to recognize the achievements of students who participate in TRiO. The Alpha Tau Chapter of Chi Alpha Epsilon honors high academic excellence and enables alumni and current members to network and establish leadership opportunities in areas of mentoring, tutoring, community service and fundraising for student scholarships.
Graduate School Preparation & Campus Visit
Direct assistance is offered to provide participants with greater access to a post-baccalaureate degree. Students get help researching graduate schools, completing applications, writing personal statements, and applying to the McNair Achievement Program a TRiO partner which provides students summer research and faculty mentoring opportunities for college credit. SSS also sponsors annual Graduate School Trip outside of the state of Arizona for students at no personal expense.
TRiO Students Abroad
It is our goal to increase to increase the number of minority and first generation students who experience study programs abroad. In collaboration with the Study Abroad Student Exchange Office, SSS offers the “Going Global” student panel and workshop series, which provides students with information, resources, and tips on making Study Abroad one of the defining experiences in their UA career.
