Become a Peer Tutor

Qualifications:

Full-time student currently registered at UAPB as a sophomore, junior, or senior;

3.0 GPA or higher in any and all courses you wish to tutor;

Maintain at least a 3.0 overall cumulative GPA while in the tutoring position;

Complete a Tutor Application and understand tutor responsibilities;

Provide letters of recommendation from faculty, especially in those courses that will be tutored.

Students receive assistance through Center resources or through referrals to other support services. The Center assists students as they adapt to university life (social aspects), to successfully complete a degree (academic aspects), and transition from high school to college to career (engaging in activities that develop professional skills).

The Student Success Center (SSC) is a

comprehensive one-stop shop for academic support services at the

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Student-Focused. Success-Driven. Mission-Based.

Division of Enrollment

Management

and Student Success

Caldwell Hall - Suite 209

870-575-8368/8366/8370

studentsuccess@uapb.edu

www.uapb.edu/success The SSC is financially supported in part by a grant from the

U. S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary

Education, Strengthening Institutions, Title III, Part B, His-

torically Black Colleges and Universities Program.

The Student Success Center Other Campus Resources

Associate Librarians

Area Code - 870 Shenise McGhee, 575-8896, mcghees@uapb.edu

Maplean Donaldson, 575-8942, donaldsonm@uapb.edu Sonya Lockett, 575-8423, locketts@uapb.edu Lavoris Martin, 575-8419, martinl@uapb.edu Georgia Watley, 575-8413, watleyg@uapb.edu

Evelyn Yates, 575-8412, yatese@uapb.edu

Associate Library Director

Georgette Wiley, 575-8415, wileyg@uapb.edu

Library Director

Edward Fontenette, 575-8411, fontenettee@uapb.edu

Library Hours:

Monday-Thursday, 7:30a.m.-11:00p.m.

Friday, 7:30a.m.–5:00p.m.

Saturday, 8:30a.m.–4:30p.m.

Sunday, 3:30-11:00p.m.

Friendly staff members at the John Brown Watson

Memorial Library are eager to help students

succeed and learn about Digital Reference and

Information Services, the Video Production and

Photography Studio, Multi-Purpose Center with

laptops, the interactive Smart Board, collaborative

and silent study rooms, research databases,

eJournals, eBooks, tutorials, classes, government

documents, and textbooks. For help with research

and services, call, email, or visit:

Peer Tutoring Services

The Student Success Center (SSC) tutoring services support classroom instruction by helping students become better learners and gain the confidence and skills to achieve their greatest possible academic success. Tutoring through the SSC is available at five campus locations:

Delta Complex Living Learning Center

Tutoring provided in English, math and biology.

Computer Lab - 2nd Floor.

Harrold Complex Living Learning Centers

Tutoring provided in English, math, biology and other courses by request. Johnson Study Room

Watson Memorial Library

Provides tutoring services with flexible hours to support students including student-athletes.

Math Lab

Supports students enrolled in mathematics courses.

Caine-Gilleland Hall - Room 112.

Viralene J. Coleman Computerized Writing Center

Supports students enrolled in English and literature courses. Corbin Hall - Room 109 .

Academic Support

Living Learning Centers (LLC)

Located in the Harold and Delta Housing Complexes, the centers address student educational, recreational, and social needs. The on-site LLC coordinators assist students, plan and implement activities to meet student needs, make referrals, and conduct informal counseling.

Early Alert Program

Faculty members inform the Center concerning students who are At-risk for success during the semester. The Center assists referred students through informal counseling, tutoring, by involving the academic advisor, and other student support services.

Retention and Persistence

Student Success Plan

The SSC retention program specifically focuses on five student groups:

1) Admitted Through Conditional Admission

2) Admitted Through Admission Appeals

3) Admitted Through Academic Appeals

4) Admitted Through Financial Aid Appeals

5) Re-admitted

These students are required to complete a Student Success Plan contract as part of their admission requirements. They are assessed, provided services for their academic, social and professional growth, monitored and evaluated to measure outcomes. The academic recovery program consists of students admitted through appeal and readmitted students.

Student Success Workshops

The “Navigating the Yard” workshop series is tailored to student needs to provide a successful transition to college life and to achieve individual academic and professional goals. The SSC distributes a seminar schedule each semester.

Textbook Scholarship Students submit applications at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters for up to $500 per semester awards. Minimum eligibility requirements are:

1) Enrolled full-time

2) A 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA

3) Have exhausted all other financial aid options

Transfer/Non-Traditional Program

The program’s purpose is to assist students in their transition to the University. This program includes but is not limited to advising during the pre-transfer and admission process, assisting in adapting to a new campus, and accessing student support services.

Senior Completion Program

“Destination Graduation” assists students near graduation with small balances that may prevent their persistence to graduation. In return, students agree to participate in professional and career development programs and services.

Withdrawal Exit Surveys

Students are required to visit with the retention coordinator to discuss and complete an exit interview and survey in the SSC before withdrawing from the university.

Welcome From Our Team

Welcome to the Student Success Center!

We are so happy that you are exploring the

programs our Center offers to support student

success. We love our work and hope you will enjoy

and benefit from the Center’s services. We know

that the skills and confidence you gain will serve

you well now and in the future.

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Student

Success Center’s (SSC) mission is to create

welcoming, supportive and energetic communities

that promote connection, collaboration, leadership,

growth and academic success of all students.

As program staff, we are here to support students,

collaborate with the campus community and do

everything possible to ensure high-quality services.

Call, email or walk-in to learn how you can access

our services. We look forward to helping you persist

and graduate from the University of Arkansas at

Pine Bluff!

We look forward to working with you.

Rita D. Conley

Student Success Center Director

870-575-8368 ▪ conleyr@uapb.edu

Chicketta Jackson

Retention Coordinator

870-575-8366 ▪ jacksonch@uapb.edu

Latoya Geter

Living Learning Center Coordinator

870-575-8875 ▪ geterl@uapb.edu

Kimberly Jones Sneed

Senior Completion Coach

870-575-8370 ▪ jonessneedk@uapb.edu

The Student Success Center is located on the 2nd floor of Caldwell Hall in Suite 209 and is open from

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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@UAPBssc