STUDENT SUCCESS SUPPORT
VECTOR A TRAJECTORY FOR STUDENT SUCCESS Virtual Environment for Communication: Teaching, Outreach and Research (VECTOR) helps support students and faculty in teaching, learning and research related to all forms of communication using our unique Virtual Communications Lab (VCL). The VCL provides help through free tutoring workshops and online resources with tutors who can work with students at any stage of the communication compositions process — from brainstorming a speech topic and helping design effective visuals for a personal website or portfolio to providing tips on topics such as grammar, presentation techniques and APA guidelines. VECTOR further supports faculty teaching and research in communication through workshops, a writing group, research collaboration and communication across the curriculum program.
The College of Arts & Sciences is home to the following student success support components:
HUMANISTIC STEM (H-STEM) EMPOWERING AN INTERDISCIPLINARY MINDSET Humanistic STEM (H-STEM) is an interdisciplinary initiative that blends STEM and humanities disciplinary perspectives to develop critical thinking, creativity and communication skills. Established by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, H-STEM is embedded in the general education curriculum and encourages students to approach complex challenges through multiple perspectives. Key elements of H-STEM include: s An annual H-STEM Symposium and Speaker Series s A Humanistic STEM Minor s Curriculum infusions that combine STEM and humanities perspectives (e.g., History of Aviation, International Economics, Psychology of Creativity) H-STEM aims to empower students with the interdisciplinary mindset, creativity and communication skills needed to navigate complex problems and succeed in a rapidly evolving workforce. EQUATES ELEVATE YOUR QUANTITATIVE SKILLS Everything Quantitative for Teachers and Students (EQUATES) is a new initiative in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology that helps both faculty and students with videos to support teaching and learning, a peer tutoring center, professional development workshops and research. Activities include the creation of a searchable video repository, with unique videos created by the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology faculty, to be used by faculty and students in all COAS departments and in other colleges.
PATHWAYS YOUR MAP TO TOMORROW
PATHWAYS is the home for various COAS resources united by their commitment to fostering a culture of achievement and growth. With a mission to empower students to excel in their academic pursuits and beyond, PATHWAYS offers a wide array of resources and opportunities tailored both to meet individual interests and goals as well as encourage the development of a community of scholars. PATHWAYS aims to inspire students to reach their full potential and to establish themselves as lifelong learners through: s Student Interest Groups s Honor Societies s Undergraduate Minors s Honors Summer Seminars
s Study Abroad Summer Program s Pathway to Student Research s Digital Credentials
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