What do you need to be a successful Dustdevil? Book a 1-1 student success coaching session to discuss topics such as:
- Resources available on campus
- Time Management
- How to join a student club
- Connecting with a mentor
- Searching for scholarships.
- Plans for after graduation
Bookings
spring 2024 Proyecto Amigo Hours
| Attend 1 Student Success Goal Planning Meeting this Spring | Level 1: 5 Hours | Level 2: 10 Hours | Level 3: 25 Hours |
| $25 Dusty Dollars and a School Supply Bag | Proyecto Amigo T-Shirt | Proyecto Amigo Hat | $ 250 scholarship for the next school term |
Students who complete 25 hours or who were actively involved with Proyecto Amigo will also be nominated for a raffle to attend the Unidos Conference in Las Vegas this July
How to Earn Hours
Hours can be earned through April 26 by participating in:
- Proyecto Amigo Events
- Student Success Coaching Meetings
- Study Hours at the Office of Outreach:
- Proyecto Amigo Workshops
- Submit once a month email with updates on grades, course progress, concerns, and successes: 3 hours max
- Informational Interviews (if applicable)
- Meetings with Mentor (if applicable)
- TAMIU Resources
- Schedule a meeting with an Academic Advisor: 1 hour max
- Tutoring with ACE, TRIO, or TRIO STEM.
- Attending any ACE Workshop
- Visiting Faculty Office Hours
- Scheduling an appointment with TAMIU Career Services or attending an event (ex. Coffee House Wednesday/career fairs)
- Volunteering with a TAMIU department, student organization, or at an event. 5 hours max
Schedule a Student Success Coaching Meeting to learn more about the Spring hours.
https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/StudentAppointments1@dustytamiu.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/
Snacks will be provided at the in-person workshops
Connect with other Dustdevils and grow your personal and professional skills through one of the workshops below.
WORKSHOP DATES
February 20th
- Topic: Fall in Love With Your Finances: Budgeting Advice and Tips for College Students
- Speaker: Daniel Gonzalez, TAMIU Lecturer and Proyecto Amigo Mentor
- Time: 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
- Location: Student Center 231
- Audience: All students are welcome to join
- Trailblazers: This workshop will count towards the Health and Wellness dimension for Trailblazers
- Raffle: A meal voucher will be raffled at the end of the workshop
- Topic: Spring Into Your Next Job: Student Campus and Off-Campus Job Search
- Speakers: TAMIU Office Of Human Resources and Career Services
- Time: 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
- Location: Student Center 231
- Audience: All students are welcome to join
- Trailblazers: This workshop will count towards the Health and Wellness dimension for Trailblazers
- Raffle: A meal voucher will be raffled at the end of the workshop
April Date: Updates coming soon
