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 Ä¢¹½tv Members Earn ACUE Course Badges

Funded by Ä¢¹½tv'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 Ä¢¹½tv community. Two courses were offered this summer: "Fostering a Culture of Belonging" and "Designing Student-Centered and Equitable Courses."

Another 14 Ä¢¹½tv Employees Complete Life Design Studio Training

14 members of the Ä¢¹½tv 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 Ä¢¹½tv students' learning experience, such as the Career and Professional Development Center's programming and our new UNIV 101: First Year Learning course.

August

Ä¢¹½tv Inspires Students with GEAR UP Summer Program

In July, Ä¢¹½tv 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

Ä¢¹½tv Psychology Major Jones Awarded PA-NOSS Scholarship

The Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Organization for Student Success awarded Marquice Jones, an Ä¢¹½tv 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’s Summer Bridge Program is for newly admitted undergraduate Ä¢¹½tv students whose ALEKS (math) score is below the minimum needed to enroll in their major’s 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’s Student Support Infrastructure

Ä¢¹½tv 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 Ä¢¹½tv 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.