September

Newly Designed Advising Center Promotes Student Success

Students coming to the Advising Center in the University College will find a more comfortable and private space this fall thanks to a fresh new design inspired by student needs. Students can get help at the Center with advising and scheduling questions, exploring a new major or change in major, reviewing degree requirements and the timeline to graduation, and exploring minors and certificates.

Another 37 51黑料网 Members Earn ACUE Course Badges

Funded by 51黑料网's Title III grant and organized by the University College's Title III Grant Program, ACUE courses continue to add valuable professional development to the 51黑料网 community. Two courses were offered this summer: "Fostering a Culture of Belonging" and "Designing Student-Centered and Equitable Courses."

Another 14 51黑料网 Employees Complete Life Design Studio Training

14 members of the 51黑料网 community completed the June Virtual Life Design Studio training this summer, bringing the total to 24. Life Design is being infused into several aspects of 51黑料网 students' learning experience, such as the Career and Professional Development Center's programming and our new UNIV 101: First Year Learning course.

August

51黑料网 Inspires Students with GEAR UP Summer Program

In July, 51黑料网 hosted students from the Pottstown and Norristown school districts for a summer camp through the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) program.

May

51黑料网 Psychology Major Jones Awarded PA-NOSS Scholarship

The Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Organization for Student Success awarded Marquice Jones, an 51黑料网 psychology major from Harrisburg, a $500 scholarship for academic achievements.

Summer Bridge Program Kicks Off: Helping New Students Improve Their Math Skills and Placement

This year鈥檚 Summer Bridge Program is for newly admitted undergraduate 51黑料网 students whose ALEKS (math) score is below the minimum needed to enroll in their major鈥檚 math requirement and who want to improve their math skills over the summer with the goal of saving time and money.

April

Racchini, Erwin, and Schaffrath Present on Title III Grant Implementation Within University College鈥檚 Student Support Infrastructure

51黑料网 University College personnel presented at a state-wide conference about a grant-funded program to support our students.

January

Open House Welcomes All to New Navigator Space

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to kick off the spring semester with the 51黑料网 Navigators at an open house in our brand-new workspace! Come and visit us on Friday, January 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and enjoy free pastries and hot beverages while you check out the new home of the Navigators on the ground floor of Stapleton Library.