| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.32 |
| Liaison | Eric Boles |
| Submission Date | Feb. 14, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Arkansas
PAE-10: Affordability and Access Programs
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Charles
Robinson Vice Provost for Diversity Vice Provost for Diversity (VPDV) |
Does the institution have policies and programs in place to make it accessible and affordable to low-income students?:
A brief description of the institution’s participation in federal TRIO programs:
Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded TRIO Program, with the purpose of increasing the college retention and graduation rates of its participants. We also propose to foster an institutional climate supportive of the success of our participants.
Student Support Services (SSS) has a very long and illustrious history at the University of Arkansas. The University of Arkansas SSS has established a reputation of quality and superior service for students. Founded on the University of Arkansas campus in 1976, SSS has successfully served eligible participants for over 30 years.
During 1998-2000, the SSS staff saw a need for a learning center due to the increasing number of ineligible students applying to the SSS program. Thus, the SSS staff collaborated and developed detailed plans to make the University of Arkansas Enhanced Learning Center a reality. After much consideration by the Chancellor and the University of Arkansas community, the ELC was approved.
In August of 2003, SSS moved into Gregson Hall along with the ELC and Quality Writing Center staff. The doors of the new facility officially opened its doors to service University of Arkansas students on August 25, 2003.
A brief description of the institution’s policies and programs to minimize the cost of attendance for low-income students?:
Diversity Oriented Scholarships – Silas Hunt and Razorback Bridge; Limited need-based scholarships.
A brief description of the institution’s programs to equip the institution's faculty and staff to better serve students from low-income backgrounds:
Human Resources conducts diversity sensitivity training; the Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education facilitates diversity programs to enlighten the campus community about diverse issues.
A brief description of the institution’s programs to prepare students from low-income backgrounds for higher education:
ACT Academy – help high schools tackle the ACT and answer their questions about college admissions, academics and campus life. I-Connect: is a year-long program which gives underrepresented students a comprehensive introduction to the University of Arkansas. TRIO Programs: Pre-College Programs (Upward Bound; Talent Search; Student Support Services.
A brief description of the institution's scholarships for low-income students:
Silas Hunt and Razorback Bridge - Awarded to students from under-represented communities who have demonstrated outstanding academic leadership qualities and potential.
A brief description of the institution’s programs to guide parents of low-income students through the higher education experience:
College Access Initiative conducts college readiness training for parents at targeted schools.
A brief description of the institution’s targeted outreach to recruit students from low-income backgrounds:
Students, Faculty, and Staff go to targeted schools with the demographic of students to recruit and speak about the University of Arkansas and college readiness.
A brief description of the institution’s other admissions policies and programs:
Academic Enrichment Program - mentoring program specifically designed to support underrepresented students as they transition to the University.
A brief description of the institution’s other financial aid polices or programs:
A brief description of the institution’s other policies and programs not covered above:
The Arkansas Alumni Association, through the Black Alumni Society, works to continue the kinship found at the university through special events, reunions and scholarship programs that have a direct impact on students who follow in their footsteps.
The website URL where information about programs in each of the areas listed above is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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