Academic Success Coaching

I N S I D E T H I S

I S S U E :

Alumni Legacy 2

C.A.R.E.

Tutorial Lab

2

Faculty Devotion 2

Student Tenacity 3

C.A.R.E. Summer

Bridge Program

3

Staff Impact 3

C.A.R.E. Student

Ambassadors

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Academic

Achievement

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The CARE Package

The latest updates and information from the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement

O C T O B E R 2 0 1 0 T H E O F F I C I A L C . A . R . E . E - N E W S L E T T E R

S P E C I A L

P O I N T S O F

I N T E R E S T :

C.A.R.E.

Academic Success

Coaches

C.A.R.E.

Student

Ambassadors

This document is available in alternative format upon request by contacting SDRC@admin.fsu.edu.

The Advising First Center for Success Coaching and the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) are excited about collaborating on a new initiative to better s u p p o r t t h e CA R E sophomore students. The Cen t e r fo r S ucces s Coaching offers a structured program to help students improve effectiveness in and out of the classroom. In the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement‟s efforts to contribute to the successful retention and graduation of undergraduate students, it is requiring all sophomore C A R E s t u d e n t s t o

participate in this new program component. Three Success Coaches have been assigned to CARE for this purpose. This new support service is a year-long partnership whereby students receive one -on-one per sona l coaching to assist them in continuing their successful transition into upper division and into their respective major program of study. The coaches work closely with academic advisors, full time CARE staff and other resources across campus to support the sophomore CARE students in achieving their academic and personal goals. Students who receive coaching typically reach

their goals faster, enjoy college more and, have high grade point averages. Please contact Sarah Mahler, Program Manager for the Cen t e r fo r S ucces s Coaching, at (850) 645-9289 or slmahler@admin.fsu.edu, or Angela Richardson, Director of the Center for A c a d em i c R e t e n t i o n and Enhancement at ( 8 5 0 ) 6 4 4 - 9 6 9 9 o r arichardson@admin.fsu.edu for more information about the program and its advantages and benefits to students.

RoseMay Frazier Coordinator Summer Bridge Program

Vanicki Fleming –Harrell

CARE Success Coach

DeOnte Brown

CARE Success Coach

Jennifer Walker

CARE Success Coach

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C.A.R.E. Tutorial Lab

Faculty DEVOTION

Fundraising Chair of National Pan-Hellenic Council, participant in the St. Vincent International Medical Outreach Program and various other organizations all while maintain an excellent GPA. As a 2006 Summer Bridge participant, she credits the SBP with setting the tone for her academic career and providing her with abundant resources. Sophia states, “Not only did it stimulate me academically, but the CARE Summer Bridge program also allowed me to network and meet different people from a variety of backgrounds.” When asked for any words of encouragement for

students pursuing medical school she states, “Always exceed your expectations and to never compare yourself to the next person. The journey will in no way be easy but once you get there, all of the hard work and dedication will be worth it. Keep yourself motivated, focused and you will do fine.” Although she is no longer a FSU student Sophia says, “I will ALWAYS be a Nole at heart……GO NOLES!” Qua‟Aisa Blackmon Graduate Assistant

Program. When asked her most memorable moment from the SBP, Dr. Jones mentioned the End of the Year Banquet when as Mrs. Richardson was acknowledging her as part of the summer faculty; the students gave a long standing ovation. She described the moment as endearing and said it really meant a lot to see how the student appreciated her. Dr. Jones‟ hope for the future of the

SBP is that the university will

continue to support value and

acknowledge all that the program

In Dr. Maxine Jones‟ work with C.A.R.E. and the Summer Bridge Program, she has definitely made a difference in the lives of thousands of SBP participants. She has received all three of her degrees from Florida State University and has been a faculty member since 1982. Dr. Jones was first involved with the Summer Enrichment Program as a graduate student. In 2000 when the C.A.R.E. was created, Dr. Jones served as one of the regular faculty to teach a history course during the Summer Bridge

has done for the university. She

credits the SBP for playing a major

role in the diversity of the university.

She sees the SBP as a great role

model for other universities who

want to see their first generation

college students succeed.

Qua‟Aisa Blackmon

Graduate Assistant

Enhancement Workshops will focus on the various building blocks that foster academic success. Topics scheduled to be covered for the Fall semester include Learning Styles, Study Skills and Test Taking Skills. These workshops will be offered once every month and are open to ALL CARE students. Additionally, in an effort to increase and sustain the math proficiency of our students, every Tuesday night the lab hosts Math Help Sessions. These sessions are geared towards those students

preparing for the CPT exam and/or have been identified as being challenged with math proficiency. Pending the success of these

workshop initiatives, the Tutorial

lab hopes to incorporate these

outreach services as a regular part

of the lab offerings.

Vernice Richards

Graduate Assistant

C.A.R.E. Tutorial Lab

In the Fall 2010, the Tutorial Lab had several exciting new initiatives offered to students. At the forefront of the goals of the tutorial lab is the academic success of

the students under the CARE program. In an attempt to prepare new students and to continue supporting returning students, the Tutorial lab will be hosting a series of workshops. A s e r i e s o f A c a d e m i c

T H E C A R E

P A C K A G E

Sofia Harvey

C.A.R.E. 2006

“Sometimes you are making a difference, even when you are not sure that you are.” - Dr. Maxine Jones

Alumna LEGACY

“When I grow up I want to be a doctor!” These are the thoughts of many young children, but Sophia Harvey took this dream and made it a reality. Sophia graduated from FSU in Spring 2010 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science and is now attending medical school at The Ohio State University. As a student at FSU, she was actively involved on campus and served in many leadership roles. She served as a 2009 CARE Coun-selor, 1st Vice President of the Kappa Epsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Treasurer of Helping Every Little Person (H.E.L.P.),

C.A.R.E.

Tutorial Lab

P A G E 3

Summer Bridge Program

Staff IMPACT

representing Florida State University. “I cannot express how much I appreciate C.A.R.E.,” says Jamal. He feels that C.A.R.E. prepares students for life at Florida State by connecting them with key faculty and administrator resources. “It feels like a home away from home and I really like the family feel,” he says. The counselors, mentors, advisors and staff really help the students succeed and avoid issues.

Jamal will be graduating in December 2010 with his Bachelor‟s degree. His goal after graduation is to “move away from success and move towards significance.” He would like to do this by starting a non-profit organization to provide guidance for young men and women. He would also like to teach English abroad and see the world. Elisa Oliver Graduate Assistant

Upward Bound Program here at FSU C.A.R.E. In 2007, he became the Human Service Counselor for the Upward Bound Program working with students at East Gadsden High School. “From day one, I‟ve been dedicated and „Upward Bound‟ for success,” he says. The most fulfilling parts of Charlie‟s work with Upward Bound is a sequence of events. These include making copies of his students‟ college acceptance letters, and watching his students walk across the stage at the East Gadsden High School graduation ceremony, as well

Two highlights of the SBP were having lunch with the president and the provost of Florida State University, Dr. Eric Barron & Dr. Lawrence Abele, and the students achieving an average FSU grade point average of 3.1 at the end of the summer. This reflects how important the leadership on campus views the program and its participants. As well as, the time and commitment our student dedicated to their first collegiate semester away from home. These students reconfirm the effectiveness

of the program by ob ta in ing a compet it ive GPA during the summer and returning in the fall to continue their studies and involvement on campus. Welcome Back All CARE Students! RoseMay Frazier Coordinator, Summer Bridge Program

The C.A.R.E. Summer Bridge Program is designed to assist first generation college freshmen from disadvantaged backgrounds transition into campus life at Florida State University. On June 19, 2010, 346 students reported to campus for the 2010 C.A.R.E. Summer Bridge Program. All of the students were recent high school graduates with an average cumulative grade point average of 3.30 and test score average of a 1478 SAT or 21 ACT which were above the minimum requirements.

T H E C A R E

P A C K A G E

Summer Bridge Program

CARE 2010

“The proof of desire

is in the pursuit”

Student TENACITY

Jamal is a CARE 2006 student majoring in international affairs. This past summer, Jamal was selected to participate in the Aspen Institute in Colorado, where he served as the Community Affairs Intern. He put together an event every week over the 15 week experience. His events included special topics about international issues in education, business, poverty and more. Jamal was the only non-Ivy-League student participant,

a s the Upward Bound Graduation. Charlie is currently working on a Master‟s degree in Education at Florida A&M University. His future plans are to start a non-profit organization to serve students and families from rural areas and from low socioeconomic backgrounds. His overall life goal is to continue to make a positive impact on the lives of the „future‟ and the world one step at a time. Elisa Oliver Graduate Assistant

Charlie Davis

C.A.R.E.

Upward Bound

Charlie Davis, originally from Miami, FL, is a product of the FSU Horizons Unlimited Program (HUP), Fall 1998. He graduated from Florida State in 2003 with a BS in Elementary Education. During his time at FSU, he was a work study student for HUP in 1999 and saw the transition from HUP to C.A.R.E. in 2000. He also worked as a counselor for C.A.R.E. Summer Bridge and for the University Experience Program (UEP). In 2006, Charlie says, “God presented me with the opportunity to work with Upward Bound.” He became a program assistant with the

“UPWARD and BOUND for success”

Jamal Myrick

C.A.R.E. 2006

Student

P A G E 4

The C.A.R.E.

Office recognizes

those C.A.R.E.

2010 students who

earned a GPA of

3.5 and above

during the

summer 2010

semester.

C.A.R.E. Ambassadors Each year C.A.R.E. is asked to

faci l i tate presentations and

workshops in reference to the

application process and benefits of

participating in the various

programs housed in the C.A.R.E.

Office. This year, we have selected

twenty student leaders to serve as

C.A.R.E. Ambassadors to facilitate

information sessions on the

Summer Bridge Program, the

Tutorial Lab, and Academic

Support Services provided by

C.A.R.E. These students are all

past SBP participants and represent

the various areas of the state of

Florida. These students were

selected so that they are able to

share their personal experiences

and to serve as proof that achieving

a higher education is attainable.

The C.A.R.E. Ambassadors have

undergone training on the various

programs, student groups housed

in the C.A.R.E. Office and

presentation skills. Each of the

students was chosen because of

their desire to give back to a

T H E C A R E

P A C K A G E

The C.A.R.E. Office would like to give special recognition to all of the C.A.R.E. 2010 students who earned a GPA of 3.5 and above during the summer 2010 semester.

Abel, Reginald Arroyave, Alejandra Bercowicz, Jonathan Betancourt, Gretchen Borris, Chelsea Brin, O’Necqua Bula, Carmen Burk, Jamal Byington, Kendal Cochran, Ryiesha Cochran, Ryikema Cram, Nicole Cushion, Joshua Daniel, Dahifna Daniels, Kai Dorleus, Sandy Edouard, Vladimir Edwards, Melanese Edwards, Michelle Felder, Sherraine Francis, Jephrey Galvez-Lopez, Laura Garzon, Nicholas Giordano, Louis

Givens, Corey Gregory, Jerrell Grimsley, Robert Grisales, Jennifer Hall, Glenn Hare, Jacqueline Harrison, Clarence Hegwood, Jerrika Holup, Adam Jackson, Tyler Jaimes, Martha Jean Baptist, Nole Johnson, Iyesha Jones, Rodjsyne Kesilyas, Juliet Lewis, Acoreous Lewis, Levi Logan, Alexander Marquez, Angel McGriff, Rhonda Melo, Nathalia Mendez, Cesar Mitchel, Faison Molina, Marissa Morin, Anabella Mula, Tyler Newkirk, Desiree Noel, Soraya Noriega, Alexandra Ohwovoriole, Mary-Rachel

Paisner, Michelle Paul, Laura Paul, Sarah Perdomo, Nicolle Pineda, Nicole Pizzurro, Joseph Pope, Syrinna Ramirez, Melissa Ritter, Logan Rivera, Lina Roc, Ann Loraine Roque, Nancy Salam, Pricilla Scott, La-Toya Segura, Oyuki Shashaty, Arielle Soberanis, Natasha Stanley, Jordan Stroude, Gabriella Vickery, Brooke Vidal, Helen Vilorio, Yanisbel Whitter, Allyson Woods, Eugenia

Zepeda, Enrique Congra tulat ions on your academic achievement and we hope that you continue the great work!

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Academic Achievement

program that has been so beneficial

to them. They will be representing

the C.A.R.E. Office throughout

the year at Preview Days and

community expos. In addition, the

Ambassadors will also provide

information on the Honor

S o c i e t i e s a n d M e n t o r i n g

Organizations advised through the

C.A.R.E. Office. Our goal is to

spread the word about all that

C.A.R.E. has to offer!

Qua‟Aisa Blackmon Graduate Assistant

C.A.R.E.

Ambassadors

2010-2011